Small smooth yellow rectangle bead, approximately 2.5 inches long with a threading hole, solid plastic construction

Giant Textured Beads: Smooth Yellow Rectangle

by American Printing House for the Blind

$5.90

Setup with instructions The bead itself requires no setup, but meaningful use of the Giant Textured Beads set in a tactile literacy or pre-braille curriculum involves structured activities best guided by a teacher of the visually impaired (TVI) or early intervention specialist. guided_setup reflects that this is a replacement part for an educational tool that comes with instructional context.

Last verified July 3, 2026 · classified July 5, 2026

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · July 5, 2026

This is a single replacement bead — specifically the smooth yellow rectangle — for APH's Giant Textured Beads set, a tactile learning tool designed for young children with visual impairments. The full bead set helps early learners explore shape, texture, and size through touch, building foundational tactile discrimination skills used in pre-braille readiness. This listing is just the one bead, not the full set; it's meant for programs or families who've lost or damaged a piece from the original kit (catalog number 1-03790-00). At under $6, it's an affordable replacement, but it has no standalone instructional value — you need the rest of the set and a structured activity plan for it to mean anything.

Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
Age range
ComplexitySetup with instructions
Price$5.90
Funding
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
VerifiedJuly 3, 2026
ClassifiedJuly 5, 2026 · confidence: high

What Setup Looks Like

  • Out of the box
    Drop the replacement bead back into the existing Giant Textured Beads set — no tools or assembly required.

Getting it

Many states lend devices like this for free trial periods — find your state's AT lending program.

Where to Get It

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$5.90

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from American Printing House for the Blindview on vendor site; last verified July 3, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on July 5, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.