Description
TickiT® Sensory Reflective Colour Mystery Balls offer a captivating sensory experience that will delight children of all ages. These enchanting stainless steel balls, with their sleek, hand-finished mirror surfaces, invite young explorers to engage their senses through a world of colour, texture, and movement. Each of the six balls has its own unique characteristics, providing an exciting element of mystery with every play session.
Key Features of TickiT® Sensory Reflective Colour Mystery Balls
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Unpredictable Movements: Each of these six colourful sensory balls has a unique internal feature, which can cause it to wobble, shake, rattle, or spin differently from the others. This unpredictability adds an element of surprise and intrigue, keeping children engaged as they explore and discover each ball’s individual behaviour.
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Bright and Reflective Colours: The balls come in vibrant colours, including blue, green, gold, pink, silver, and a stunning multicoloured "colourburst." Their reflective surfaces create a mirror-like finish, allowing children to see distorted reflections and captivating visual effects as they interact with the balls.
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Ideal for Sensory Play and SEND: Designed to ignite curiosity and support sensory development, these reflective balls are an excellent choice for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). They provide inspiration for developing communication skills and encouraging children to describe what they see and feel, helping to expand their descriptive vocabulary.
Benefits of Stainless Steel for Sensory Play
The stainless steel construction of these balls offers numerous benefits, making them ideal for sensory and exploratory play:
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Chemical-Free and Safe: The stainless steel used is toxin-free, ensuring that it’s safe for young children to handle.
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Durable and Lightweight: Strong yet feather-light, these balls can withstand active play and frequent handling, making them suitable for children of all ages.
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Hygienic and Easy to Clean: Stainless steel is non-porous and naturally resistant to bacteria, making these sensory balls a hygienic choice that can be easily cleaned for repeated use.
Developmental and Sensory Benefits
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Tactile Exploration: The smooth, cool texture of the balls provides a wonderful tactile experience for children. The varied movements of each ball allow them to experiment with how different actions, such as rolling or spinning, affect each ball.
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Visual Engagement: The mirror-like finish with vibrant colours encourages children to observe and describe what they see, stimulating their visual sense and encouraging curiosity about reflections and distorted images.
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Fine Motor Skills: As children grasp, shake, and roll the balls, they develop fine motor control and hand-eye coordination.
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Enhanced Descriptive Language: Children can discuss the colours, shapes, and movements of the balls, fostering communication skills and helping to build a rich descriptive vocabulary.
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Sensory and Emotional Calming: The gentle, soothing movements and reflective surfaces can also provide calming effects, making these balls suitable for sensory breaks and relaxation in a quiet, focused space.
Product Specifications
- Set Includes: 6 stainless steel sensory balls in a range of colours: blue, green, gold, pink, silver, and colourburst.
- Size: Each ball has a diameter of 6 cm.
- Age Suitability: Suitable for children of all ages, making them a versatile resource for early years, preschool, and beyond.
TickiT® Sensory Reflective Colour Mystery Balls are a perfect addition to any sensory play collection, whether used in a playroom, early years setting, or sensory area. These fascinating, durable, and hygienic sensory balls offer endless opportunities for exploration, language development, and fine motor practice, making playtime a magical journey of discovery.