North Manchester Public Library is thrilled to offer new Sensory Kits for patrons, in the library’s latest initiative to reach the neurodiverse community in creative and exciting ways!
"These kits will have many uses and benefits," shares Sarah Morbitizer, Children's Department Manager. "They enable patrons to try items to find out how well they work for their kiddos before making a financial investment. They're a great resource for patrons who have neurodiverse visiting family, help out with long car rides, serve as a focus and attention aid for kids who come to the library with tutors and social workers, and assist caregivers with children who are having a rough day here at the library." In addition to several sensory kits, selected stand alone items that are also available for patron checkout.
“All patrons that have, care, or hang out with neurodiverse kiddos are encouraged to check these out,” says Molly Magnus, Programming Coordinator. “If you've had your eye on something for a while, but not sure if it's worth the money, check out one of these boxes and see if it's a good fit for your kiddo before you buy! We are so excited to continue to grow and offer more resources in our library. Having a special needs kiddo myself, I am super appreciative and thankful to have access to these types of resources in our small community."
We invite you to stop by the Children’s Department to take one home today!
"These kits will have many uses and benefits," shares Sarah Morbitizer, Children's Department Manager. "They enable patrons to try items to find out how well they work for their kiddos before making a financial investment. They're a great resource for patrons who have neurodiverse visiting family, help out with long car rides, serve as a focus and attention aid for kids who come to the library with tutors and social workers, and assist caregivers with children who are having a rough day here at the library." In addition to several sensory kits, selected stand alone items that are also available for patron checkout.
“All patrons that have, care, or hang out with neurodiverse kiddos are encouraged to check these out,” says Molly Magnus, Programming Coordinator. “If you've had your eye on something for a while, but not sure if it's worth the money, check out one of these boxes and see if it's a good fit for your kiddo before you buy! We are so excited to continue to grow and offer more resources in our library. Having a special needs kiddo myself, I am super appreciative and thankful to have access to these types of resources in our small community."
We invite you to stop by the Children’s Department to take one home today!
SENSORY KIT COLLECTION
Interactive (2): These kits are for those who have energy to spare and need to be constantly moving around to be entertained! Items include an Expandable Ball, Bubble Pops, Shake Musical Ball, Stretchy Worms and a Busy Board.
Sweet Dreams/Relax: This box promotes relaxation and calm after a high energy activity and is especially helpful for improving bedtime routines. It contains a Weighted Lap Blanket, a Sensory Moon Night Light with 8 nature sounds. Quiet Book, Stress Ball, Liquid Motion Bubbler, and noise reducing Headphones.
All About Texture: Different textures can create different positive stimulations and heighten the development of the senses. Puffer Balls, Hedge Hog Rings, a Pin Art Game, and Textured Noodles provide a wide range of sensory input.
Nothin' Wrong With Help: Day to day care can be tricky sometimes and there is absolutely nothing wrong with asking for help! Some people have trouble closing their hand properly around a pencil; one person may have trouble drinking from a "regular" cup; some may not be able to verbalize what they are wanting clearly. This box will have items that assist with those day to day activities, like Foam Grip Tubes, Flexy Nose Cups and a Tiny Talker Too!
Inflated Wobble Cushion Wiggle Seat - Our wobble seat helps absorb kids' energy and allows them to sit still for long periods.
Keeping Calm Microwaveable Weighted Sloth - WEIGHT FOR CALMING: This weighted plush makes the perfect cuddle buddy for relaxation and calming. HEAT FOR COMFORT: The plush toy sloth can be warmed in the microwave. Cuddling with a hot pack feels like a warm hug! TRAVEL FRIENDLY: Comes with a convenient travel bag. Take this plush toy in the car, on a plane, or enjoy at home. It can accompany your family on your next trip out of town or even just to the grocery store. FOR ALL AGES: Salomon is a perfect pal for anyone! He can be used by toddlers, elementary age kids, teenagers, adults and the elderly who want something warm and soft to cuddle with. Use anywhere from nurseries to nursing homes.
Picasso Tiles - FRUSTRATION-FREE BUILDING: PicassoTiles bristle shape blocks offer easy connectivity and simple to disconnect to maximize fun and build more creative designs. PTB120 enables children to improve hand-eye coordination, gain a strong sense of color, counting, sorting, attention, promotes the child brain development, and focus by using their hands to foster Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills
Wedgits Stacking Pyramid Building Toy - Encourages multiple key developmental milestones, such as spacial reasoning, hand-eye coordination, cause-and-effect learning. After all, colors and shapes are the building blocks of cognitive development!
Liquid Fusion Floor Tiles: Art3d fancy tiles are so amazing that they can be used as dance floor, kids' playmat, chair mat, house decorative floor tile and even business show floor! The modular liquid-filled dance floor tile is made of two sheets of PVC with an anti-slip mat on back, allowsing these fluid dance floors to dazzle and amuse.
Sweet Dreams/Relax: This box promotes relaxation and calm after a high energy activity and is especially helpful for improving bedtime routines. It contains a Weighted Lap Blanket, a Sensory Moon Night Light with 8 nature sounds. Quiet Book, Stress Ball, Liquid Motion Bubbler, and noise reducing Headphones.
All About Texture: Different textures can create different positive stimulations and heighten the development of the senses. Puffer Balls, Hedge Hog Rings, a Pin Art Game, and Textured Noodles provide a wide range of sensory input.
Nothin' Wrong With Help: Day to day care can be tricky sometimes and there is absolutely nothing wrong with asking for help! Some people have trouble closing their hand properly around a pencil; one person may have trouble drinking from a "regular" cup; some may not be able to verbalize what they are wanting clearly. This box will have items that assist with those day to day activities, like Foam Grip Tubes, Flexy Nose Cups and a Tiny Talker Too!
Inflated Wobble Cushion Wiggle Seat - Our wobble seat helps absorb kids' energy and allows them to sit still for long periods.
Keeping Calm Microwaveable Weighted Sloth - WEIGHT FOR CALMING: This weighted plush makes the perfect cuddle buddy for relaxation and calming. HEAT FOR COMFORT: The plush toy sloth can be warmed in the microwave. Cuddling with a hot pack feels like a warm hug! TRAVEL FRIENDLY: Comes with a convenient travel bag. Take this plush toy in the car, on a plane, or enjoy at home. It can accompany your family on your next trip out of town or even just to the grocery store. FOR ALL AGES: Salomon is a perfect pal for anyone! He can be used by toddlers, elementary age kids, teenagers, adults and the elderly who want something warm and soft to cuddle with. Use anywhere from nurseries to nursing homes.
Picasso Tiles - FRUSTRATION-FREE BUILDING: PicassoTiles bristle shape blocks offer easy connectivity and simple to disconnect to maximize fun and build more creative designs. PTB120 enables children to improve hand-eye coordination, gain a strong sense of color, counting, sorting, attention, promotes the child brain development, and focus by using their hands to foster Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills
Wedgits Stacking Pyramid Building Toy - Encourages multiple key developmental milestones, such as spacial reasoning, hand-eye coordination, cause-and-effect learning. After all, colors and shapes are the building blocks of cognitive development!
Liquid Fusion Floor Tiles: Art3d fancy tiles are so amazing that they can be used as dance floor, kids' playmat, chair mat, house decorative floor tile and even business show floor! The modular liquid-filled dance floor tile is made of two sheets of PVC with an anti-slip mat on back, allowsing these fluid dance floors to dazzle and amuse.