Company Category: Special Need Toys

HandMoto

HandMoto® – Screen-Free Hand Motor Skills Development for Kids As technology continues to dominate early-grade education, Moto Sign and Media Corporation introduces HandMoto®, an innovative, screen-free alternative designed to help children build essential math, writing, and fine-motor skills. With classrooms and homes relying more heavily on digital devices, HandMoto offers a hands-on solution that keeps kids engaged while supporting fun, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning. HandMoto’s product line includes five activity-focused SKUs—covering coloring, puzzles, spelling, and math—along with a comprehensive all-in-one Mega-Pack. Each product features a clear, durable, reusable dry-erase writing surface that encourages free-hand practice. Unlike stencil-based products, HandMoto emphasizes authentic motor development by allowing children to practice real writing strokes, drawing movements, and problem-solving patterns—skills that electronic devices often fail to develop. Designed with both kids and parents in mind, HandMoto combines a modern, electronics-inspired form factor with a fully tactile experience, offering the familiarity of a tablet without screens or batteries. Lightweight and under one pound, each unit fits easily into a backpack, making it ideal for classrooms, travel, and on-the-go learning. The materials are built to last, allowing families to reuse, share, or pass down products to siblings and friends. The dry-erase design allows children to erase and repeat activities until mastery is achieved. Once ready, users can remove the clear cover, swap in a new activity sheet, snap the cover back on, and continue learning—SWAP. SNAP. PLAY! This system promotes confidence, repetition, and independent exploration. One of HandMoto’s key strengths is its scalable content. Activities grow with the child, offering increasing levels of challenge in areas such as early writing, basic math, problem-solving, and creative expression. This adaptability supports long-term use across multiple age ranges and allows learning to extend beyond early grades into subjects like cursive writing, science, geography, and languages. “Parents and educators have been asking for meaningful, hands-on alternatives to screen-centered learning,” said the HandMoto team. “HandMoto delivers the engagement kids enjoy while building the practical skills—writing, math readiness, and fine-motor control—that form the foundation for academic success.” Children quickly respond to HandMoto’s balance of creativity and challenge, often continuing activities independently. Its tactile, engaging design encourages persistence and repetition, reinforcing learning in ways screens cannot. HandMoto is now available, offering families and educators a refreshing, device-free option for early skills development. With a focus on durability, reusability, and developmental value, HandMoto provides a practical solution for today’s learning environment—one that benefits from a healthy balance between technology and hands-on play. About Moto Sign and Media Corp. Moto Sign and Media Corp. develops HandMoto®, an innovative, portable, and reusable learning tool designed to strengthen writing, math, and fine-motor skills through hands-on play—without screens.

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Gyre & Gimble Gidgets

Gyre & Gimble Gidgets: A Smarter Way to Fidget. Students fidget because it helps their brains focus. So don’t stop them—support them! Enter Gyre & Gimble Gidgets. Our fidgets are made for kids to use while doing schoolwork. We are the creator of the original Pencil Gidget, the #1 best-seller in Amazon’s Special Education School Supplies category. Last year we added the Chromebook® Gidget. This spring we bring you Pocket Gidgets, debuting exclusively to retailers at the New York Toy Fair. Our products are irresistibly textured silicone sleeves and mats that live on everyday classroom tools like pencils and Chromebooks®. They provide quiet, satisfying sensory feedback to help kids stay grounded and on task—without distracting anyone around them. Gyre & Gimble Gidgets aims to capture the untapped space of teacher-approved classroom fidgets. In our two years in business, we’ve quickly risen to the top of our category. Our sales skyrocket at Christmas, Easter, and back-to-school. Besides everyday fidgeters, we’re a particular favorite of occupational therapists and special needs educators. Stop by booth #6647L for demos and samples! Keywords: quiet sensory tool for school, concentration aid, sensory stress relief, discreet classroom fidget, non-distracting sensory aid, ADHD focus tool, anxiety relief, calming sensory input, sensory seeking support, self-regulation aid, ADHD classroom accommodation, sensory processing disorder (SPD) classroom tool, executive function support, emotional regulation aid, anxiety support in school, neurodiversity-affirming tool, teacher-approved classroom fidgets, tactile fidget accessory, computer comfort pad, student tech accessory, e-learning support item, homeschool support, ergonomic writing grip, support, tactile input aid, focus support for neurodivergent students, attention regulation tool, classroom self-soothing, quiet coping strategy, behavior support accessory, non-disruptive sensory support, IEP accommodation tool, 504 plan accommodation, inclusion classroom support, resource room supplies, occupational therapy (OT) school tool, hand fatigue reduction, keyboard support, fine motor engagement, tactile grounding tool, sensory accommodation for testing, developmental tools, autism classroom support, elementary, middle, high school, classroom prize box, children, teens, adults, gift ideas, classroom-friendly toy, teacher favorite, stocking stuffer, Easter basket, special ed school supplies, school-appropriate fidgets, educators, therapists

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GoodBlox

Dive into a world of integrated learning where natural wood blocks meet polarized magnets to create a STEAM building toy with endless possibilities of shapes and structures. Open ended wooden block building set intended to create an inclusive and thought provoking environment where learners of all ages and abilities can enjoy building, learning and cooperative play.

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Fun In Motion Toys

At Fun In Motion Toys, we are passionate about making people happier and healthier through innovative, high-quality, and affordable toys. Designed with safety in mind for all abilities, our patented products—crafted in the United States and Germany and produced overseas—inspire creativity, build confidence, and spark a sense of accomplishment. By encouraging learning, discovery, and mental engagement, our toys do more than entertain—they promote joy, mindfulness, and well-being for people of all ages.

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Folkmanis Inc.

Folkmanis® Puppets believes imagination is the key to a healthy childhood, encouraging play and discovery to develop the skills necessary in life. The company has been making the most innovative and engaging specialty puppets in the world since 1976, delighting imaginations and winning nearly every industry, child development, and kid-tested award, many repeatedly.

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Fat Brain Toy Co.

Fat Brain Toy Co. is a developer of high-quality toys, games, and gifts that inspire learning through pure, authentic play. We work with brilliant inventors from around the world to establish new trends. We work with innovative materials and contemporary designs to create modern yet timeless items that appeal to adults just as much as they do to kids. Fat Brain Toy Co. is your favorite mom-and-pop toy shop. It’s your go-to for the perfect “wow” gift. It’s classic play with a modern twist! Discover a Smarter Way to Play with toys from Fat Brain Toy Co.

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Crazy Aaron’s

Crazy Aaron’s® is more than just a brand—it’s a world of creativity, innovation, and hands-on fun that has been captivating minds of all ages for over two decades. What began with a single idea from Aaron Muderick, a young entrepreneur with a knack for invention, has grown into a beloved global brand known for its imaginative, high-quality products. At the heart of Crazy Aaron’s® is Thinking Putty®. Made in the USA with non-toxic ingredients, Thinking Putty® ignites creativity, relieves stress, and encourages hands-on exploration. Bounce it, stretch it, sculpt it—there’s no wrong way to play! It’s also a valuable tool for individuals on the autism spectrum and those with ADHD, offering a calming sensory experience and helping to improve focus through tactile engagement. But that’s just the beginning! Crazy Aaron’s® also offers an ever-expanding lineup of interactive play experiences, from mesmerizing Slime Charmers™ to calming Land of Dough®. From mix-in pieces, glow-in-the-dark effects, and even scented putties, every product is a multi-sensory adventure. Always striving to use new technology and innovative effects, Crazy Aaron’s® ensures its products stay fresh, exciting, and endlessly fun for everyone. We have also expanded our offerings with our Brand New PINCHIES, the most addicting fidget toy and game. brought to you by the innovative minds at Crazy Aaron’s! Crazy Aaron’s® is committed to blending fun with purpose. Many of the products are packaged by individuals with special needs, empowering a diverse workforce and fostering inclusivity. Sustainability is another priority, with eco-conscious packaging and materials that reflect a deep respect for the planet. Whether you’re looking for a calming fidget, a creative outlet, or a unique gift, Crazy Aaron’s® products spark joy and imagination at every turn. From classrooms and offices to homes around the world, Crazy Aaron’s® invites everyone to discover the magic of play—one tin at a time.

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Craft Pilot

Craft Pilot is a U.S.-based design company creating thoughtfully engineered play experiences that support focus, calm, and meaningful cognitive engagement. Rooted in science and guided by human-centered design, Craft Pilot believes play should be intentional—inviting people to slow down, explore, and reconnect through hands-on interaction. At the core of Craft Pilot’s approach is the idea of purposeful play. Each product is designed to engage multiple senses, encourage problem-solving, and deliver a satisfying tactile experience that feels both calming and mentally stimulating. By combining research-informed principles with modern aesthetics and premium materials, Craft Pilot creates products that are as considered in function as they are in form. The company’s flagship product, Orb-ix™, reflects this philosophy. Designed as a magnetized, multi-sensory 3D puzzle, Orb-ix™ offers progressive challenge and intuitive interaction, making it engaging across ages and use cases. Its durable construction and refined design make it well suited for specialty toy retail, educational environments, wellness spaces, and modern lifestyles that value screen-free engagement. For Toy Fair buyers and partners, Craft Pilot represents a new category—one that bridges play, learning, and well-being. With a focus on long-term engagement rather than novelty, Craft Pilot is redefining how play fits into everyday life across generations and environments.

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CONNETIX & My Creative Box

As part of Brave Toys, CONNETIX® and My Creative Box come together to champion high-quality, innovative products that inspire imagination, creativity and open-ended play. CONNETIX is an Australian business bringing to market award-winning, STEAM-accredited magnetic tiles designed to spark imagination and promote learning through play. Stocked in quality retailers worldwide, CONNETIX has quickly become a leading choice for retailers, parents and educators. Our range features our uniquely bevelled magnetic tiles in vibrant rainbow, earthy pastel, dazzling clear line and sleek black roads, along with our exclusively designed, best-selling Ball Run Packs. Founded and designed by a masters-qualified early childhood educator and a skilled mechanical designer, CONNETIX tiles are made from non-toxic, food-grade ABS plastic with ultrasonic welding, rivets and strong magnets for safer, bigger builds. Alongside CONNETIX, visitors to the stand can also discover My Creative Box, a fellow Australian brand under parent company Brave Toys, created in collaboration with early childhood experts to champion learning through creativity. My Creative Box offers award-winning, hands-on activity kits that nurture curiosity, imagination and key developmental skills. Loved by families and educators and stocked in major retailers in Australia and internationally, each kit is thoughtfully designed to deliver meaningful, engaging and educational play.

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