A sensory bead set with a white pattern card, colorful textured cube and cylinder beads, a black cord, and a cloth pouch.

Giant Textured Beads with Pattern Matching Cards

by American Printing House for the Blind

$179.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions The set has no electronics and nothing to pair, but an adult gets the best results by planning how to introduce the beads and cards step by step. A parent or teacher can do that with written guidance, so guided setup fits.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

This set pairs large textured beads with pattern matching cards, so a child can explore shapes, colors, and textures by touch and then build their own patterns. It's a hands-on learning material for young children, including those who learn mainly through touch.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

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$179.00

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Details

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$179.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    Open the set and look over the beads and pattern cards so you know what is included.
  • With a guide
    1. Read any teaching notes that come with the set, then plan a few short activity sessions around the pattern cards.
    2. Start with matching one bead to a card and add harder patterns as the child gets comfortable. Plan about 15-20 minutes to prepare.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blind — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 1, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: medium. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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