Sensory Twistz

Product Description

Cognitive 3

Skills

• Problem solving is promoted as kids’ piece all the orbs together or to make different shapes out of the Sensory Twistz.
• Color and pattern identification are incorporated as kids recognize and differentiate each of the Sensory Twistz unique balls.
• Sensory Twistz demonstrates a part-to-whole relationship, which can help kids develop the understanding that each ball is an individual piece but one part when assembled together. 

Play Ideas

• Disconnect the Sensory Twistz into individual pieces and place them in a blanket. Pop the pieces up and down for a fun show of collaborative play.
• How many Sensory Twistz balls does it take to make a bracelet? A necklace? A headband?
• Caregiver can connect the Sensory Twistz balls with a discernable pattern and see if the child can pinpoint the pattern. 

Physical 4

Skills

• The size and pliability of Sensory Twistz is practical for practicing fine motor skills like whole hand grasp as well as pincer grasp.
• Pulling Sensory Twistz apart and putting them back together again incorporates two-handed play and bilateral coordination as kids use both hands to interact.
• Snapping and unsnapping the Sensory Twistz balls promotes dexterity needed for everyday skills like writing with a pencil or brushing teeth. 

Play Ideas

• Caregiver can snap a picture of the assembled Sensory Twistz. The child can take it apart and then see if they can put it back together in the same order.
• Break the Sensory Twistz into smaller chains to be used as stress balls or fidget toys.
• Caregiver can hide the twenty Sensory Twistz balls around the house. Make a treasure map of where all the pieces are and have the child explore the house to find them.

Social/Emotional 3

Skills

• Manipulating or fidgeting with Sensory Twistz can be a soothing, calming activity.
• Sensory Twistz can be a positive tool for promoting patience and easing anxiety. For example, kids can use it while waiting at the doctor’s office or while in the car.
• A child can use Sensory Twistz to ease transitions between activities. The Sensory Twistz remain the constant from activity to activity. 

Play Ideas

• Scatter the disconnected balls and see how long it takes to collect them and snap them back together.
• Create a target, whether it be tape on the floor or a raised stick, and see if the child can toss the assembled sensory twistz onto the target.
• Caregiver and child can create a “calming” or “coping” toolbox that includes items that help sooth or ease anxiety. Sensory Twistz can be included in the toolbox.