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Summer Toy Sale!!!
From now through Labor Day, DbD Toys would like to offer you a free Play Pack with every order of $25 or more.  That is a $10 value
FREE!!

DbD toys aid in the development of cognitive, motor, emotional and social skills by targeting forty skills in ten distinct areas of development. The skill categories are clearly marked by the icons on the packaging to make choosing the perfect toy as easy as possible. (Definitions of all skills are available at www.dbdtoys.com/skills.html.)

All DbD products are developed with a licensed occupational therapist specializing in working with children with special needs. In addition to the icons, all toys include a game booklet with tips and easy, medium and challenging play options. This allows you to further tailor the toy specifically for your child’s needs.

All items ship within 3 Days via Priority Mail.

Email dbd@thepencilgrip.com for wholesale orders.

 

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Weighted, Textured Fun

Bumpity Blocks are a weighted, foam alternative to classic blocks.  Extra weight and unique texture provide increased motor control. The non-standard shapes help avoid repetitive behavior and encourage creativity in building. Download tanogram puzzles available on the website.  Game booklet included with play options for all levels.


Other Features and Benefits:

  • Unique interlocking shapes for endless configurations
  • Latex free foam for safe play
  • Surface washable
  • Booklet included with easy, medium and challenging play options

 

Bumpity Blocks
Set of 8 Blocks
Ages 3+
$29.99       DbD-921

Now Available!

 

Download Puzzles Images Here! (These are not at full scale. Copy at 300% for full scale.)

Medium Puzzles (only use 1 of each shape)

Challenging Puzzles (use one set- 2 of each shape)

 

Bumpity Blocks Address the Following Skills:

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6-Linking Beanbags with Endless Game Possibilities

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Snap Bags open a new world of gross motor, fine motor and social skill game opportunities. Throwing and catching are made easy with 2-linked Snap Bags or attach 6 to create a calming shoulder/lap weight. Game booklet included with play options for all levels.


Other Features and Benefits:

  • Introduces colors, numbers and shapes—great for sorting and matching games
  • Safe, durable and spot washable
  • Drawstring bag included for product storage
  • Booklet included with easy, medium and challenging play options

 

Snap Bags
Set of 6 with Bag
Ages 3+, 
$24.99        DbD-911

Now Available!

 

 

Snap Bags Address the Following Skills:

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Activity Decks for Children of All Needs and Abilities

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Basic Skill Development:

Gross Motor Focus

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Basic Skill Development:

Fine Motor Focus


Each DbD Play Pack offers 15 great skill-based game cards and 6 information cards. The games use readily available supplies and can be easily adjusted for a range of ages and abilities. Games are intended to encourage social interaction between children as well as between adults and children.  Play Packs are perfect for parents, caregivers, teachers and other professionals.

Other Features and Benefits:

  • 15 skill-based game cards and 6 information cards per deck
  • For developmental ages 3-12+
  • Easily adaptive for a large range of abilities
  • Illustrations and names of activities entice children’s participation
  • Easy to follow directions, tips and skills addressed on the back of each card.
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Social Skills for Large Groups

up to 15+ players

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Social Skills for Small Groups

2-8 Players

Gross Motor Skills
$9.99       DbD-941

Fine Motor Skills
$9.99      DbD-942

Social Skills for Small Groups
$9.99      DbD-943

Social Skills for Large Groups
$9.99      DbD-944

Now Available!

 

Play Packs Address the Following Skills:

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Stop 'n' Go Bead Ring

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Open the doors and make the beads-go-round!! Learn fine motor skills with the motivation of flowing beads. The Explorer Ring works on a range of skills while encouraging tactile, auditory and visual exploration. Game booklet included with play options for all levels. Explorer Ring diameter is 12 inches.


The Explorer Ring is a great way to work on the fine motor skills that are necessary for daily life. Turn the key, rotate the cuff, spin the crank, pull the knob and squeeze the buttons! The beads can't go until you open the doors thereby encouraging your child to interact with in a beneficial manner. Children with limited motion can hang it on a hook or play with a partner!

 

Explorer Ring
Ages 12 Mo+
$39.99     DBD-961

Backordered

   

The Explorer Ring Address the Following Skills:

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