Product Description

Abilitations red, right-handed sock glove helps improve fine motor skills and finger positioning for proper grasping of a pencil, crayon, or marker. The glove has two holes for placing the index finger and thumb, with space inside for tucking the remaining fingers. The glove has an elephant face for visual appeal, and can be used for pincer grasp training in early childhood settings. The glove is made of a cotton-polyester blend for comfort and durability. Polyester shrinks at a very low temperature compared to other shrinkable plastics and forms an excellent mechanical barrier that can be used at both high and low temperatures. It is moisture and vapor resistant, and unaffected by oils, greases, and volatile aromatics. The glove includes an activity guide with suggestions for use, and may be suitable for special needs and early childhood learning environments.Special needs products are designed to help improve sensory processing, positioning and mobility, fine motor, and language and communication skills for students with learning challenges. Fine motor products can help individuals improve fine motor skills (hand dexterity), eye-hand coordination, handwriting, self-help skills, such as dressing, and focus and concentration.School Specialty provides instructional materials and supplies under dozens of brands, among them Abilitations, Think Math, Delta Education, Frey Scientific, Childcraft, School Smart, and Speech Bin. The company, founded in 1959, is headquartered in Greenville, WI.