A set of shaped puzzle pieces with black stacked boards and blue, yellow, and red knobbed shape pieces on top.

Bright Shapes Knob Puzzle

by American Printing House for the Blind

$169.00, see price history

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Setup with instructions The pieces need no pairing or power, but getting good results means knowing how to use the activities. The quick start guide covers that, so a parent or teacher can set it up and run it with a child in about half an hour. A vision or early-childhood teacher can help tailor the activities, but it is not required.

What it is

Summary

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

This knob puzzle set gives young children hands-on practice with colors and shapes. Acrylic circles, squares, and triangles in red, blue, and yellow each have a knob, so small hands can grip and place them into black foam frames. The bright pieces against dark frames make the shapes easy to see, and the work builds hand-eye coordination and ideas like in/out, direction, comparison, and patterning. It comes with a quick start guide in large print and UEB braille, and it can also be viewed on the APH Light Box, which is sold separately.

Getting it

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Where to get it

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$169.00

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$169.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • School district

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Open the kit and check that you have 3 of each shape in red, blue, and yellow, plus the black foam frames and solid black foam shapes.
    2. Read the quick start guide, which comes in large print and UEB braille, to see how the activities are meant to run.
  • With a guide
    1. Start with one shape at a time. Set a frame on a table and show the child how to grip a knob and lower the piece into the frame.
    2. Add more colors and shapes as the child gets comfortable. Plan on about 30 minutes to learn the activities and set up a first session.

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: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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