Mermaid Pillows are made from small sequins with different colours on the front and at the back. When children move their fingers through the fabric they flip sequins over changing its colour. It is perfect for a sensory activity, but you can also reinforce top-to-bottom writing for only a few letters that don't have horizontal or curved lines in them. I put a piece of a cardboard inside the pillowcase to make it easier for children to play with. Mermaid pillows are not that expensive and there are different combinations of colours for any taste. pillow
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