Marble & Boink - The Quiet Fidget

• Boinks have been around in some form for over 30 years.
• The newest creations are with marbles sewn in for quiet fidgeting. 
• Use steady, calming, repetitive movements to slide the marble back and forth, back and forth... 
• Comes with or without a clip. 
• Clips easily & quickly to attach to book-bags, belt loops, purse handles, etc
• Even clips to wheelchairs so seniors can keep idle fingers busy.

Available individually or in sets.

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Quick Scissor Fixes

Scissors a bit dull or hard to open? 

Try these quick and easy steps before buying new ones.

Cut through several layers of aluminum foil folded tightly to sharpen the blades.*

Cut through sandpaper to sharpen (This will also diminish ruts and dings in the blades)*

Use a screwdriver to just slightly loosen the screw that holds the blades together.*

No screw or screwdriver? Try this old tailors trick: Open the scissor wide and carefully run the blades and intersection flat against your hair. The oils from your hair may help slightly lubricate the scissor just enough to get through your project.*

*Remember to wipe the scissor blades and handles before using again.

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Thumbs Up- our favorite ways to play:

 Basic Play:

•  Everyone randomly places a different colored ring on each finger of 1 hand EXCEPT the thumb.
•  A design card is turned over revealing the order of colors.
• Then the fun begins on the count of 3!   1, 2, 3. Go!
• Players race to transfer the rings to their thumb using in-hand manipulation only.
• No help from the other hand - elbow on tabletop as needed to force isolated in-hand skills be used.

Easy Play:

1. Begin with no rings on. Players look at the card and race to put rings on their thumb.
2. Each player gets their own design card to complete. No racing involved.

Advanced Play:

1. Everyone randomly places a different colored ring on each finger of 1 hand INCLUDING the thumb. So when start is called, players must transfer the ring off the thumb if it is not the correct starting color.
2. Everyone randomly places 2 different colored rings on each finger of 1 hand EXCEPT the thumb. (Colors will be repeated.) This will require more planning because rings will need to be moved around in addition to transferring them to the thumb.

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Let's get organized, organized...

Store as much as possible in as little space as possible. means less to carry from place to place - and that's a VERY good thing! No Images? Click here   Organization. Learned the name & function of every bump & crevice of the brain - but not how to organize my desk! Never had a course in college on it - but wish there had been. Some people are just natural at it - then there are the rest of us... Maybe you were given a small space or a whole empty classroom as your own. In either case, you want to make the most of it. Here are some creative ideas to store as much as possible in as little space as possible. Because we know: The more stored means less to carry from place to place - and that's a VERY good thing!     Storage: Wire grates and milk crates now are available in many colors. Hand-me Downs: Post a note by school mailboxes that you would like to 'borrow stuff". You'll be surprised at what offers you get - Be open to new ideas & label who's it is.   Closet Space: Most classrooms have space for coats. A hanging shoe & sweater rack can hold many games & supplies.   Door Space: Frequently overlooked. Perfect for bottles of paint, cans with markers, pencils, crayons, scissors, decks of cards     Usual the 1st thing we do is place the file cabinets in the corner - BUT RE-THINK THAT PLAN &  DON'T DO IT!  Use them as a magnetic or vertical work surface & room divide instead. (1-4 students can be working on it at once!) Laundry Baskets on wheels: make great bean bag-ball targets & storage   Sheet & blanket bags Magazine holders Plastic shoe holders Cutting Board racks can hold different size paper. Magnets: Added to the bottom of anything & everything keeps things handy & tidy! Door Wreath holders: are perfect for holding hula hoops, targets or even your coat! Add 2-3 to the inside of any door!   Did you know: Most old fashion chalkboards are magnetic too! Rubber bands, ribbons or shoelaces can secure box games. Standing  instead of stacking makes selection easier (& sneaks in tying practice!) Simple dividers: empty milk cartons, toilet paper rolls, etc allow items to be separated and stand rather than just mixed together & hard to find. Magnetic Sticky Dots: Creating your own magnetic pieces is as simple as peel and stick! 100 ready to go dots. Be creative - but safe ! Imaginetics: Brightly colored magnetic blocks and 50 full-color design challenge cards. A design copy activity for all skills.   NEW ITEMS: you may have missed.... MLP- Mechanical Square lead pencil: The design of this flat elliptical shaped pencil prevents rolling &  the 0.9mm square lead is stronger than typical lead. It discourages breaking, allows for darker marking and slightly heavier pressure. Includes a lead 6 pk refill Slow Rise Memory Fruit or Cookies: Super squishy memory foam makes these 3 1/2" cuties irresistible! A real handful for both children or adults. They cheerfully take all you can give then slowly bounce back to shape. Sold separately. Bead Fruit: Squeeze away with these squishy bead balls! Fun to feel,  play with, toss & squeeze. 6 pc set (limited qty's)   This Week's Specials are...  HERE   Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

Storage ideas: The more you store - the less you carry!

- Use rubberbands, ribbon or shoestrings to secure box games. Then store them upright instead of stacked for easier and faster access. (Also sneaks in shoetying practice during cleanup time)

- File cabinets and old fashioned chalkboards make great vertical work surfaces and most are magnetic also. If not, suspend a cookie sheet from the top hooks.

- Add magnets to the bottom of anything and everything, then place on any metal surface. Great for those things you reach for everyday.

Magnetic Dots:

Peel and stick dots easily makes anything magnetic

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