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P.E.S.T.S. - Toy Library Catalogue

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Our toy library is open every other Tuesday and some Fridays at the P.E.S.T.S. play

session from 10.30 – 11.30 am. Please see our timetable for exact dates. Parents are

welcome to drop in even if they do not want to attend the play session itself.

The purpose of our toy library is to give parents the chance to take toys home for a

small charge that are specifically suited to their needs. You can then keep the toy until

the date of the next toy library session 2 weeks later. We have attempted to categorise

the toys as follows but this is only a rough guide and many toys fall into more than one

category.

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IMAGINATIVE PLAY ..................................................................................................... 2

GROSS MOTOR SKILLS .............................................................................................. 4

MUSICAL/AUDITORY ................................................................................................... 8

SENSORY – TACTILE ................................................................................................ 11

SENSORY – VISUAL .................................................................................................. 14

BOOKS ....................................................................................................................... 17

MAKATON .................................................................................................................. 18

CAUSE AND EFFECT ................................................................................................ 20

SWITCHES ................................................................................................................. 21

For those parents are interested in buying toys for themselves, we have also added

websites where the toys were available, when they were purchased. Please be aware

this information may become out of date. Please ask if you would like help in finding a

toy.

PLEASE SUPERVISE YOUR CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES – SOME TOYS HAVE

SMALL PARTS OR REQUIRE MAINS ELECTRICITY.

PARENTS AND CARERS USE TOYS AT THEIR OWN RISK.

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IMAGINATIVE PLAY

Electronic Cash Register

Have fun at the check-out!! You could learn about basic maths skills. This toy includes:

1 x cash till, 7 x coins, 1x basket with 5 items of food, 1 x credit card, 1 x key, 5 x £5

notes, 3 x £10 notes, 2 x £20 notes. (Batteries included)

£1 per two week loan

Medical Case Toy

A see-through bag with various “medical equipment” (stethoscope, plastic scissors etc).

Promotes imaginative play and communication skills. Hours of fun with this toy!

70 p per two week loan

Fire Engine Toy

This toy promotes imaginative play, communication and fine

motor skills. Two toy firemen are included and it sounds just

like the real thing! (Batteries included)


Noah’s Ark

Have a fun time with the animals on the ark. Encourages fine motor skills, imaginative

play and communication.


Cooking Set

This set comprises of a DVD (“Big Cook Little Cook”), a cookery book, mixing bowl and

various spoons. It encourages parent-child interaction, social skills and learning about

cooking. Anything from small cakes to pasta dishes.


“Ben” (Large Puppet)

Nice and cuddly toy. Ben is a high quality puppet whose

hands fit like gloves so he can be used to do Makaton or

play with toys. Mouth can also be moved. Encourages

speech and imaginative play.


See www.thepuppetcompany.com

http://www.thepuppetcompany.com/


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My First Kitchen

Every child wants to become a better cook at making breakfast! This min-kitchen comes

apart for better storage and includes: 1 frying pan , 1 spatula, salt and pepper.

(Batteries included)



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GROSS MOTOR SKILLS

Pull-along-caterpillar and book

“The Very Hungry Caterpillar”. The story-book is included with this Pull-along

Caterpillar. It will encourage physical skills (i.e. walking) and parent-child interaction.

70p per two week loan

Bubble Machine (push-along-toy)

Press the green button while you walk along and this toy will release

bubbles. It comes with a bubble solution in separate container and

batteries are included. Encourages physical, social and fine motor skills.


Go Wheelie

Hours of fun with this very popular push along toy. Children steer

the wheel which makes a clicking sound as it revolves.


See www.sensetoys.com

Balance Cushion

The balance cushion, which has a tactile surface, it great fun

and can improve balance and co-ordination.

70p per two week loan See www.sensetoys.com

http://www.sensetoys.com/



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FINE MOTOR SKILLS AND PUZZLES

Animal Touch and Feel Jigsaw Puzzle

Play with a 4-piece touch and feel puzzle and learn about animals. The puzzle has

different textures such as soft wool and shiny metal.


Toy Puzzles (A,B,C, etc by Early Learning Centre)

6 small puzzles (2 pieces each). The puzzles have numbers, letters or a “touch-and-feel

drum” and encourage fine motor skills.

70 p per two week loan See www.elc.co.uk

Big Beads Board

A wooden toy with colourful beads, will encourage fine motor skills.


Transport Wooden Maze Toy

Zoom the ambulance, car, truck or whichever

vehicle you like around the maze! Encourages

fine motor skills and speech. Pieces and

integral and cannot be removed.


See www.amazon.co.uk

Roller Rocket

Bright and colourful, new toy, encourages fine motor skills.

Children put colourful wooden spinners in top of toy and

watch them spin as they fall.


http://www.elc.co.uk/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/


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Playdough bucket

Have plenty of fun with this play dough bucket! This green bucket contains 4 tubs of

play dough and various equipment to use with the play dough. Encourages imaginative,

social and congnitive skills as well as fine motor skills.


Wooden ABC

A children’s classic! Learn the alphabet or the numbers with

this wooden frame. It encourages imagination, social and

cognitive skills.


Baby Rattle

Will keep any baby entertained! This toy has various

shapes and rattles in a brightly coloured triangle shape.

Encourages social and fine motor skills.


Shape sorting lorry

A shape sorting toy that looks like a lorry. Will bring plenty of

fun sorting out shapes.





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Fruit Threader

This toy includes a set of chunky wooden fruit (cherries,

oranges, pears etc) and a wooden “needle” to make threading

easier.


Magnetic Colour Maze

A solid magnetic maze with an attached magnetic wand. Children

can use the wand to sort the balls into the coloured paint pots. All

balls stay inside the toy.



Animal Shape Sorter

A wooden red bus with 20 named animal shapes to sort.



Farm Sound Puzzle

Puzzle consists of two cubes. When the two cubes are places in

the frame and the farm animal picture matches the puzzle makes

the sound of the animal.

70p per two week loan See www.fledglings.org.uk

Sound Puzzle Box

A shape sorter that makes a sound as the pieces fall down through the

sorter.

70p per two week loan See www.fledglings.org.uk




http://www.fledglings.org.uk/

http://www.fledglings.org.uk/


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MUSICAL/AUDITORY

Musical Piano – Blue

You can make your own music or just play along! You can also record your own music.

(Batteries included)


V-Tech Rocking Animal Bus and Nursery Rhymes Book

Two musical toys. The bus will talk to you about numbers when wheeled; the book

plays various nursery rhymes (Humpty Dumpty etc). (Batteries included)


Musical Shape Sorter

Various animals shapes sorter with musical tunes or animal noises. The child will learn

the shapes as well as the animals. Encourages social and fine motor skills. (Batteries

included)


Dondina (Coloured Bells)

A musical toy with bells, operated by revolving them. Bright colours, good for hand-eye

co-ordination and aural stimulation.

Please supervise your children whilst playing with this toy and NEVER leave

unattended!! See www.rompa.com


http://www.rompa.com/


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Musical Mat – Over and Under the Sea

This wipe clean interactive musical mat

has an underwater sea theme. It plays 8

children’s songs and allows the creation

of original tunes by pressing the gem

notes. Encourages language, teaches

colours and shapes through fun activities.

Instructions included. Batteries included.


Talking Tin

This toy can record for up to 40 seconds and then play

back. Use the talking tin to record and playback your own

voice messages, music or sound effects. Batteries are

included.



Voice Changer

This megaphone style voice changer is great fun and will

have you laughing for hours! It has 4 different voice

changing effects. Imagine being able to speak like a robot, a

boy, an old man or a child, well now you can!

£1 per two week loan See www.amazon.co.uk

Deskbell Board

Eight clearly labelled and colourful bells in the key of C that are played

by pressing the top. Bells fixed in place on board.

70p per two week loan See www.specialneedstoys.com



http://www.specialneedstoys.com/


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Light-up Maraca

Maraca lights up and rattles when shaken. (One only, batteries

included)

70p per two week loan See www.specialneedstoys.com



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SENSORY – TACTILE

Animal Touch and Feel Jigsaw Puzzle

Play with a 4-piece touch and feel puzzle and learn about animals. The puzzle has

different textures such as soft wool and shiny metal.


Toy Puzzles (A,B,C, etc by Early Learning Centre)

6 small puzzles (2 pieces each). The puzzles have numbers, letters or a “touch-and-feel

drum” and encourage fine motor skills.

70 p per two week loan See www.elc.co.uk

Touch and Match Texture and Number Game

This game is mainly suitable for children with

a visual impairment. It contains 1 board, 20

discs (10 with numbers, 10 with different

textures). It will encourage children to learn

their numbers and improve fine motor skills

as well as communication skills.


Tactile Beads

30 beads, 1 threading string to thread them on. Encourages fine motor skills and a

creative mind.

Please note this toy is not suitable for children under the age of 3 years of age!

Parental supervision required.


Feelie Dice

This toy has rotating cubes with different textures.

Good for visually impaired. Dice can be taken off

axel and re-arranged. Parental supervision

required.


http://www.elc.co.uk/


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Magic Light Ball

A multi-functional ball that will light up and change colour when

squeezed. This is a tactile and visual toy.



Mirror Chimeabout

A carousel of mirrors and bells which rotate and jingle when touched.

This fabulous quality toy is a firm favourite with all children but with a

quick reward for small effort.

70 p per two week loan See www.sensetoys.com

Tangle Therapy

A twistable, tactile therapy device.

70 p per two week loan See www.sensetoys.com

Florescent Tube Ladder

Each tube can be turned at the slightest touch. Visually and audibly appealing. Well-made with no loose parts. Especially effective under UV lighting.

70 p per two week loan See www.rompa.com






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Tactile Bag

Fabric tactile matching game.

70 p per two week loan See www.specialneedstoys.com



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SENSORY – VISUAL

UV Lantern/ Various Luminous Toys

The lantern is designed for children with a visual

impairment. When used with the luminous toys it will

light up in a darkened room. The lantern is battery

operated (included).

Please supervise your children with this toy and

NEVER leave them unattended!!

£1 per two week loan See www.rompa.com

Write-In-The-Air Pen

Use in a darkened room, has an effect like a sparkler. A fun

toy for children with visual impairments. (Batteries included).


Revolving Disco Ball (Retro!)

An enjoyable toy, lots of lights. Stimulating hand-eye co-

ordination, can be used with or without a switch. Mains

operated. Please see list of switches available at the end

of this catalogue.

Please supervise your children whilst playing with

this toy and NEVER leave unattended!!

£1 per two week loan See www.specialneedstoys.com

Light Panel

Have plenty of fun with this toy! You can either use your

hands, arms or objects to be illuminated by this desktop

light panel. The toy comes with bright acrylic shapes

which, when used, will reflect the light even more. Mains

operated.

Please supervise your children whilst playing with

this toy and NEVER leave unattended!!




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Sensory Liquid Set

A set of 3 small “egg timer” shaped flasks that allow

drops to fall and bubbles to form. Very Soothing.

The liquid bubble timers come in green, blue and red. These are not timers as the time it takes for the bubbles to drip through can vary.


Rainbow Blocks

24 wooden blocks with different translucent

coloured centres. 6 different shapes, 4 different

colours. Can be used with the Light Panel.


Table Top Black Bubble Tube

Mains operated. Fill up with cold water, plug in and watch

the bubbles. Can be operated (on/off) with a switch. Please

supervise your children whilst playing with this toy and

NEVER leave unattended!!


Mirror and Spinner

Various spinners attached to a wooden board.

Encourages fine motor skills and provides visual and

sensory stimulation.



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Large Mirror Block Set

Wooden blocks contain double sided acrylic mirrors. 8 pieces,

4 different shapes.


Switch Accessible Spinning Gears and Cogs

This sensory activity toy features lights, sounds, movement and

vivid, high contrast colours.


See www.dream-racer.com


http://www.dream-racer.com/


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BOOKS

Gumdrop Books: A set of 5 books by Val Biro:

These are great stories about Gumdrop, a vintage car, his owner Mr OldCastle

and his dog Horace.

Gumdrop Gets a Lift

Gumdrop and Horace

Gumdrop Races a Train

Gumdrop in a Hurry

Gumdrop and the Steamroller.

Involves parent participation!


Books (various)

Lots of children’s books to take home. Encourage your child to read or read with him /

her to develop language skills and imagination.

30p each per two week loan

Animal Tactile Book

A delightful little fabric book to read with you child as he/she feels with

his/her fingers the shiny mirror, fluffy chicken, woolly sheep. Each page

features a different texture.


Information Booklets for Parents

We have a number of information booklets for parents about various relevant topics

such as Makaton, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Down’s Syndrome, Visual Impairments

etc.

No charge for two week loan

50 Best Games for Sensory Perception

Handy pocket book giving idease for Listening, Looking, Smelling,

Touching and Breathing Games.

No charge for two week loan See www.sensetoys.com




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MAKATON

“Something Special-Mr Tumble” DVDs (“Favourite Things” and “Out and About”)

Every child’s favourite! Watch with your

parents and have lots of fun seeing what Mr

Tumble gets up to! These DVD’s, from the

original series, also introduce Makaton,

especially the singing session. Ideally suited

for children with communication and learning

difficulties.

“Favourite Things” episodes:

Toys, Music, Colours, Food, What I Like.

“Out and About” episodes:

Transport, School, Shops, Clothes, Weather.

£1 per two week loan See www.amazon.co.uk

“Hello Mr Tumble” Something Special DVD with Wizzball

This DVD has seven episodes of Mr

Tumble. Great fun for children to watch and

learn Makaton.

Episodes are: Airport, Garden Centre, By

the Sea, Hospital, Houseboat, Bike Ride

and Drive

Wizzball can be squeezed to operate an

integral whistle. Great for children who

cannot blow a regular whistle.

£1 per two week loan See www.amazon.co.uk – dvd

See www.whistleworld.co.uk – wizzball

See www.makaton.org – resource book



http://www.whistleworld.co.uk/

http://www.makaton.org/


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“Where Are You Now Mr Tumble?” DVD with Vibrotube

This DVD has seven episodes of Mr Tumble. Great fun for

children to watch and learn Makaton.

Episodes are: 'Airport', 'Bike Ride', 'By the Sea', 'Hospital',

'Garden Centre', 'Drive' and 'House Boat'.

Vibrotube vibrates and only stops vibrating when held

horizontally. Battery operated. Parental supervision at all

times. Parents must insert batteries and remove when not in

use.

£1 per two week loan See www.amazon.co.uk – dvd

See www.specialneedstoys.com - vibrotube

Dave Benson Phillips Makaton Nursery Rhymes DVD

Makaton Transport and Vehicles Sign Manual and Koosh Ball

DVD version of old video favourite. Lots of nursery

rhymes to sing along to with Dave using Makaton

throughout.

Makaton Transport and Vehicles Sign Manual

included.

Koosh ball – easy to catch and throw, does not

bounce or roll away. Made of lots of tiny rubber

filaments. Very tactile. Parental supervision

required.


See www.amazon.co.uk – dvd, koosh ball

See www.makaton.org - resource book




http://www.makaton.org/


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CAUSE AND EFFECT

Pop-Up Farm

An old favourite. Children love to explore the

buttons and discovering what happens when

they push, press or pull different parts of the toy.

The colourful toy features pop-up farm animals and a farmer. Great cause and effect toy.


Teddy Carousel

This toy has plenty of teddies. Push down on the yellow button

and watch the teddies spin round and round.

£1 per two week loan See www.sensetoys.com

Remote Control Fire Engine

Easily operated remote control fire engine.

£1 per two week loan See www.specialneedstoys.com




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SWITCHES

For use with Disco Ball and Bubble Tube.

Tilt switch. Operated though tilting forwards or backwards through

a few degrees. Comes with a Velcro headband.

Shaggy pile switch. Operates toy while switch is pressed.

Lollipop switch. Very smooth. Operates toy whilst switch is pressed.

On/Off switch. Toy operates after “on” switch is pressed and

remains on until the “off” button is pressed.

For all switches see www.rompa.com


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