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Enhance motor skills with our vibrant Caterpillar Stretchy Strings! These colourful, flexible strings help kids develop fine motor skills through stretching, twisting, and shaping.

Product length:

  • Stretched 165cm
  • Unstretched 20cm

 

Sensory string products like Monkey Noodles and Caterpillar Strings are great for people with sensory issues because they provide tactile, proprioceptive, and fidget-based stimulation that helps with self-regulation, focus, and stress relief. Here’s why they are beneficial:

1. Tactile Stimulation (Touch & Texture Benefits)

🔹 These strings have unique textures (smooth, bumpy, or ribbed) that provide engaging sensory feedback for people who seek or avoid certain touch sensations.
🔹 The stretchy, rubbery feel helps desensitize touch sensitivities in a controlled way.

2. Proprioceptive Input (Body Awareness & Resistance)

🔹 Stretching and pulling the strings gives deep pressure input, which can be calming and grounding, especially for people with autism, ADHD, or anxiety.
🔹 Resistance from stretching helps engage muscles, promoting better body awareness.

3. Fidgeting & Focus Enhancement

🔹 These strings provide a safe and quiet fidget for people who need movement to concentrate.
🔹 Helps improve attention and reduce restlessness in classrooms, offices, and therapy settings.

4. Stress & Anxiety Relief

🔹 The repetitive motion of stretching, twisting, and squeezing can have a calming effect, similar to stress balls or other fidget toys.
🔹 Acts as a self-soothing tool for managing emotional regulation and anxiety.

Who Benefits the Most?

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – Helps with sensory-seeking behaviors and emotional regulation.
People with ADHD – Provides a quiet fidget option to improve focus.
Those with Anxiety – Offers a grounding activity to relieve stress.
Anyone with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) – Supports tactile and proprioceptive needs.

Christmas Shipping Timeframes 2024: With NZ Post

Business Addresses Cutoff*:

North Island: 12pm Friday 20th Dec
South Island: 12pm Friday 20th Dec


Residential Addresses Cutoff*:
North Island: 2pm Friday 20th Dec
South Island: 2pm Thursday 19th Dec

Non Urban and Rural Cutoff*:
North Island 2pm Thursday 19th Dec
South Island 2pm Wednesday 18th Dec

*These dates are a guide only and we will not be liable for items not delivered prior to Christmas, even if they are sent before these dates.

 

Shipping Options Within NZ


Standard Shipping with NZ

This service is available within NZ for non rural and non business delivery service.

Target Delivery for this Service is 2-5 Business Days

Courier Shipping within NZ 

This service is available within NZ for residential and business address

Target Delivery for this Service is 1-2 Business Days

Standard and Courier Shipping Within NZ RURAL

This service is for all Rural addresses. Please advise your RD number at checkout to avoid unnecessary delays.

 

What are Shipping Costs?

Shipping Costs are calculated at checkout.
All orders over $150 are FREE SHIPPING


Shipping to Australia
Current shipping timeframes to Australia are 3-10 Business Days If you have any questions regarding your order or timeframes please email us admin@sensoryzone.co.nz

 
Dispatching and Tracking Information:
We aim to dispatched items within 12-24 hours of order being received (excluding weekends and public holidays, in the event we cannot supply an item, or we need to contact you regarding your order this will be done by email, please keep an eye on spam folder also.

All items come with a tracking number this will be provided after we have fulfilled the order and a link will be sent via email.

If you have any questions regarding your order or tracking you can contact us admin@sensoryzone.co.nz where we will respond within 24 hours. 

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