| For almost two decades, physicians,
therapists, counselors and caregivers have used Educo bead and wire mazes as therapeutic
and rehabilitation aids for children and adults who are challenged physically, mentally or
emotionally. Educo International earned the Gold Seal of Excellence and the Special Needs
Award from Oppenheim Toy Portfolio in 1993 and 1996. Virtually every Educo maze has been used in resource centers, classrooms,
clinics, and private settings to stimulate individuals with a variety of disabilities from
autism and muscular dystrophy to Down's Syndrome.
The activity guides that Educo
prepares for each product feature sequential, open-ended activities that present
participants with goals requiring varying degrees of manual, physical or conceptual
dexterity, so a sense of accomplishment is fulfilled on the completion of each task. In
this way, anyone can enjoy a maze, regardless of ability level or age.
The following Educo products are most
often requested for Special Needs. You can click on the maze name or image to view product
details.
Jungle Jeff
ED9550 |
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Winner of the 1996 Oppenheim
Gold Seal of Excellence & Special Needs Award, this simple maze features four suction
cups to secure the 8"x10" wooden base to any surface. Two colorful
"vines" of spiraling metal are locked inside clear flexible plastic tubing to
stimulate auditory, visual and tactile sensations, ideal for experiencing spatial
concepts, the difference between "hard & soft", learning shapes, colors,
counting, language and motor skills.
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Twin Twister
ED2001 |
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This simple frame
offers opportunities for eye tracing, early math, grouping and learning colors. |
Funny Face
ED4002 |
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This fun friend
stimulates oral expression with this squiggly blue hair, bright yellow nose and toothy
grin. Every play wire requires a different hand movement to transfer the beads from one
side to the other and each tracking motion produces a different sight & sound. Ideal
for vision and hearing therapy. |
Spring-A-Ling
ED001 |
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This small hand held
maze is a popular manipulative with blind children and adults. Also builds counting
skills, color identification, fine motor control and depth perception for physically and
mentally challenged and stroke survivors. |
Double
Bubble
ED9540 |
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Four sturdy suction
cups secure the solid wooden base of this small maze to any smooth surface. Simple loops
and colorful curves engage the eyes and stimulate play. Nesting beads demonstrate
"inside/outside" and offer "Peekaboo" fun.
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