Classroom and teaching supplies

Fine motor and sensory tools

Fine motor tools help strengthen the small muscles used in writing. Sensory tools are popular, but research on fidgets and weighted items is mixed, so use them as options.

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Tweezer Tongs Color Sorting Kit
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-6
Tongs and tweezers to strengthen the pinch grip.
Watch for: About $27.99, Oct 2026. Small pieces; check the age label on the product page and keep away from under-3s.
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Wooden Lacing Jewels
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-7
Lacing practice.
Watch for: About $39.99, Oct 2026. Small pieces; check the age label on the product page and keep away from under-3s.
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Turn & Learn Magnetic Gears
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 4-8
Gears to turn.
Watch for: About $39.99, Oct 2026.
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Squeeze, Scoop & Count Ice Cream Shop
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-6
Squeeze and count play.
Watch for: About $24.99, Oct 2026. Small pieces; check the age label on the product page and keep away from under-3s.
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Beginner's Hammering Kit
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-6
Safe hammering.
Watch for: About $49.99, Oct 2026. Adult supervision.
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Pop & Link Sensory Beads
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-6
Pop-together beads.
Watch for: About $19.99, Oct 2026. Small pieces; check the age label on the product page and keep away from under-3s.
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Squish & Squeeze Sensory Beads
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-6
Squeezable beads.
Watch for: About $19.99, Oct 2026. Small pieces; check the age label on the product page and keep away from under-3s.
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Mad Mattr Sensory Dough
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-8
A soft, non-drying dough.
Watch for: About $15.99 to $76.99, Oct 2026. Check label for allergens.
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Shake & Soothe Sensory Tubes
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-8
Sealed tubes to shake and watch.
Watch for: About $59.99, Oct 2026.
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Rainbow Liquid Sensory Viewers
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-8
Liquid-filled viewers.
Watch for: About $39.99, Oct 2026.
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Weighted Washable Sensory Butterfly
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-8
A weighted soft toy.
Watch for: About $49.99, Oct 2026. Weighted items are not right for every child.
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Magnetic Wonder Tiles Starter Set
Lakeshore Learning · Ages 3-8
Magnetic building tiles.
Watch for: About $49.99, Oct 2026. Magnets can be dangerous if swallowed; check the age label on the page.
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