SEP designs toys that help children learn cognitive, motor, sensory and logical thinking skills. To acquire these skills is an important step towards independence in daily life, e.g. for dressing and eventually for scholar activities.
The proceeds from the toy sales will go towards supporting children with special needs from low income families in our projects in Kenya.
Tortoise
An attractive animal for many children. This tortoise has different patterns to match on its shell.
Ksh. 5,000/=
How to play: Remove the items from the tortoise’s back and put them back according to the patterns.
Benefits: practicing sensory and fine motor skills.
Age: 2 years and older
Material: Textiles, zip, Velcro. Washable.
Matching Mat
A colourful game with items with different textures, can be accompanied by the song: “What’s in the bag?”
Ksh. 5,000/=
How to play: Pick an item from the bag (with looking into it or just by feeling the item) and place it on the corresponding colour on the mat.
Benefits: Stimulates fine motor, sensory, and logical thinking skills. Also an excellent tool to encourage language development.
Age: 2 years and older
Material: Textile mat, textile figures, flat; plastic items, 9 colours, textile bag. Washable.
Gecko
A colourful textile puzzle to practice different closures in a fun way.
Ksh. 5,000/=
How to play: Take the puzzle pieces apart and assemble them again using the different closures.
Benefits: Young children learn closures as part of their daily activities.
Age: Kindergarten and early primary school age.
Material: Textile, 9 different pieces, 7 colours; 7 closures: buttons, zips, Velcro, belt, laces, loops, and a pressure button hidden in the mouth. Washable.
Mini Memory
A game to challenge your memory!
Ksh. 4,500/=
How to play: Can you remember seeing a pair of the same small objects? Lift up the container (pot) and find out…
Benefits: stimulates memory, sensory (visual and touch) and fine motor skills. It is an excellent tool to stimulate language development as well!
Age: 3 years and above if not supervised, as small items are included. This game is perfect for young children as it involves touch as well.
Material: textiles, wadding, laces, small items (wood, soapstone, pearls, bone), 2 bags
Caterpillar
A toy to practice matching of different patterns.
Ksh. 4,000/=
How to play: The caterpillar is full of nice patterns to match with Velcro, so find the correct sequence! Small babies love to look at this caterpillar and pull it apart.
Benefits: stimulates sensory (visual and touch), cognitive and fine motor skills.
Age: 1 year and older (6 months for first contact)
Material: metal box, scotch, plastic and rubber items, Velcro, Wadding. Washable.
Matching Tower
A toy to practice matching of different items and colours.
Ksh. 1,000/=
How to play: Take an item out of the box and put them on the side according to their form/material and colour.
Benefits: stimulates cognitive and sensory skills.
Age: 1 year and older
Material: metal box, scotch, plastic and rubber items, Velcro; 3 colours. Washable.