Cultural Items

The smooth natural finish and comfortable size (slightly bigger than a hen’s egg) make this instrument very accessible to young children. Imported from Indonesia. Fair trade. 2¾" tip to tip. Learn More

Children can’t get enough of this authentic Caribbean drum and you won’t mind a bit — the mellow sound is never brassy or loud. Precision-tuned with nine labeled notes (C scale). Small 10" dia. Learn More

In Japan, Zen Buddhists rake sand in stone gardens as a meditative act. Raking this tabletop version with a tiny rake can be just as peaceful for young children. A simple yet powerful calming activity. Includes: wooden tray, sand, two rakes, rocks, and a booklet of meditations. Learn More

A tiny drawstring bag children can open and close, embellished with traditional Hmong counted cross-stitch designs wishing good fortune, prosperity, love, and long life. Perfect for any little treasure! Colors and designs vary. 2" x 3". Learn More

Perfect for a favorite small collection! Beautifully woven and embroidered, with zipper closure that makes it easy for children to open and close. Generous 6¼" x 5¼". Hold vocabulary cards or items for sorting! Assorted patterns and colors. Sold individually. Learn More

Children of all ages will intuitively recognize the beauty of these miniature works of art. Wood workers in Wamunyu, Kenya, a town known throughout Africa for fine wood work, carve and paint these animals by hand. 12 pieces (2" to 3"). Learn More

Fine motor skills will get plenty of exercise opening and closing this snap-shut bank! A perfect choice for introducing money concepts to young children. No stopper! Traditional padded, painted leather from India. Learn More

This small, authentic brass bowl is perfectly sized for the young child! Running the stick along the bowl makes it vibrate and emit a lovely, calming tone. Each an individual work of art, with pillow and stick. Learn More

Delight your children’s budding ability to discriminate between smells with an aromatic box handcrafted from cinnamon tree bark in Vietnam. An appealing opening & closing option with a cultural touch. 3". Learn More

Spice up your Sensorial shelves or kitchen area with this unique, aromatic box. Skilled craftspeople have carefully pieced together dried cloves and added a strip of cinnamon bark for a handle. Learn More

Handy for collage or art activities, as well as origami. Printed in vivid solids or simple, appealing patterns on one side (white on reverse). Assorted patterns and colors. Includes 72 sheets; 6". Learn More

Children enjoy the challenge (and satisfaction!) offered by one-piece “starter” chopsticks! Transferring tiny items with chopsticks helps them develop the pincer grip needed to use a pencil. Sturdy plastic; 8" long. Sold as a set of two. Learn More

Millions of young children in Asia use chopsticks &8212; yours can, too! Add a cultural point of interest to transferring lessons (or snack!) with this pair of authentic chopsticks perfectly sized for young children. Blunt-tipped; 6½" long. Learn More

Dip the brush and paint a stroke. Watch it turn black as ink, then disappear. A fascinating, step-by-step art process perfect for a quiet corner. No messy paints or paper to replace! Framed with stand and brush. 13½" x 11½". Learn More

Rub the frog’s stick up and down its back to hear it “croak.” This colorful wooden instrument produces a complex sound with a simple movement. Handcrafted in Thailand. 3½". Ages 3 and up. Learn More