{"title":"Weighted \u0026 Calming","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeighted lap pads, calming timers and tactile tools used in classrooms and therapy settings to help regulation and focus. Weighted items work by deep pressure; the working rule is roughly ten percent of the user's body weight, so check the stated weight before assigning one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are shared classroom tools — wipeable covers survive the week better than fabric-only. See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sensory-toys\"\u003esensory toys\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/early-learning-sensory\"\u003eearly learning \u0026amp; sensory\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/teacher-resources\"\u003eteacher resources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"elizabeth-richards-erwbq-weighted-blanket-cover-queen","title":"Elizabeth Richards Weighted Blanket and Cover Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Elizabeth Richards Weighted Blanket (Queen) weighs 9 kg and measures 152 cm x 203 cm. It uses Deep Touch Pressure Stimulation (DTPS) to apply even pressure across the body, supporting relaxation, improved sleep quality and sensory regulation for children and adults. A grey minky cover is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blanket features a cotton outer with polyester padding and high-density glass bead filling, distributed evenly to conform closely to the body. It suits a wide range of settings including home, school and clinic use, and is particularly beneficial for individuals with autism, ADHD or sensory integration challenges. As a general guide, aim for approximately 10% of the user's body weight when selecting a weighted blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elizabeth Richards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53207047373163,"sku":"ERWBQ","price":204.56,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/2795\/8891\/files\/Elizabeth_Richards_Weighted_Blanket_and_Cover_Queen_Mega_Office_Supplies_1_30995819.png?v=1784732719"},{"product_id":"elizabeth-richards-erwmm-weighted-mellow-monkey","title":"Elizabeth Richards Weighted Mellow Monkey","description":"\u003ch1\u003eElizabeth Richards #Erwmm Weighted Mellow Monkey\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will love our Weighted Mellow Monkey so much,  you won't be able to let go of him!  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeighing in at 1.8kgs this Monkey is the perfect cuddle companion for children seeking additional sensory therapy feedback or for anyone who loves a snuggly soft friend. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps with self-regulation and promotes calmness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortable to provide reassurance on the go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoft fur provides tactile sensory input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ein a lovely reusable calico drawstring bag \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.8kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: from head to paw 44cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of 100% polyester outer with polyester and glass bead filling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCare Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoft hand wash with a mild detergent in water under 30 degrees C. Cold rinse.\u003cbr\u003eDo not tumble dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSafety instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways consult your therapist on the use of weighted products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf the Weighted Mellow Monkey becomes damaged, please stop using it immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNot suitable for children under 3 years old due to risk of SIDS and this product has small parts (eyes).  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Just mind your bananas around this guy!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Elizabeth Richards \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1986 Elizabeth Richards has been delivering bright ideas to classrooms around Australia. We are an independent, family-owned Australian business and wherever possible we source our products from similar Australian businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInspired beginnings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook boxes! They are now found in the majority of classrooms around Australia, but have you ever wondered how they came about?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original founder of Elizabeth Richards was a hard-working teacher. Back in 1986 the resourceful staff at her school use to ask students to bring in empty wine casks when their parents were finished, take the bladder out, cut the sides into the shape of what we now know as the book box and cover it in contact to hold it all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur founder used to look at these fun but rough boxes and wonder if something could be made to help teachers organise their classrooms without the extra work of drinking the wine and converting the casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe sat down one day with a friend who ran a cardboard manufacturing company and based on the feedback from the staff and teachers at her school came up with a design for a \"book box\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey made 100 samples and sent them out to 100 schools with a note along the lines of “here’s a book box - what do you think?” The answer from schools was overwhelmingly positive. 34 years later and thanks to all those creative teachers our range includes all sorts of book boxes - fluoro for the fashionable, black for the sophisticated and every other colour in between. Nothing beats an Elizabeth Richards Book Box as an affordable, easy and colourful way to organise your classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd parents had to find other excuses for drinking a whole cask of wine....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMission Statement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur mission is to help educators create beautiful learning spaces... to deliver the very best in storage solutions, furniture and resources for schools, teachers and their classrooms. From book boxes to art dryers, furniture to inclusive resources, as well as maths and language we aspire to have everything you need to create an effective learning environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do we do this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe our products must cater to the unique requirements of the Australian classroom and to facilitate this we regularly run focus groups with Australian teachers to discuss new products and refine our existing product selection. We sponsor, support and attend educational and school conferences around Australia and our Educational Relations Managers in NSW, QLD and VIC are on the ground talking to schools every day about how we can best meet their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCredentials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreferred supplier with the NSW and QLD Departments of Education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 9001 certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISO 9001 is an internationally recognised Quality Management System certification for companies who wish to deliver products and services of consistent quality, constantly exceeding their customer's expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Richards cardboard products are made from recycled cardboard that has both PEFC and FSC certification. PEFC is the world's largest forest certification system that seeks to ensure forests are ethically managed. 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Back in 1986 the resourceful staff at her school use to ask students to bring in empty wine casks when their parents were finished, take the bladder out, cut the sides into the shape of what we now know as the book box and cover it in contact to hold it all together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur founder used to look at these fun but rough boxes and wonder if something could be made to help teachers organise their classrooms without the extra work of drinking the wine and converting the casks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShe sat down one day with a friend who ran a cardboard manufacturing company and based on the feedback from the staff and teachers at her school came up with a design for a \"book box\".\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey made 100 samples and sent them out to 100 schools with a note along the lines of “here’s a book box - what do you think?” The answer from schools was overwhelmingly positive. 34 years later and thanks to all those creative teachers our range includes all sorts of book boxes - fluoro for the fashionable, black for the sophisticated and every other colour in between. 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We sponsor, support and attend educational and school conferences around Australia and our Educational Relations Managers in NSW, QLD and VIC are on the ground talking to schools every day about how we can best meet their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eCredentials\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreferred supplier with the NSW and QLD Departments of Education.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eISO 9001 certified.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eISO 9001 is an internationally recognised Quality Management System certification for companies who wish to deliver products and services of consistent quality, constantly exceeding their customer's expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eElizabeth Richards cardboard products are made from recycled cardboard that has both PEFC and FSC certification. PEFC is the world's largest forest certification system that seeks to ensure forests are ethically managed. 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Cold rinse. Do not tumble dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways consult your therapist on the use of weighted products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the Weighted Calming Koala becomes damaged, please stop using it immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for children under 3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Elizabeth Richards \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1986 Elizabeth Richards has been delivering bright ideas to classrooms around Australia. We are an independent, family-owned Australian business and wherever possible we source our products from similar Australian businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInspired beginnings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook boxes! They are now found in the majority of classrooms around Australia, but have you ever wondered how they came about?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original founder of Elizabeth Richards was a hard-working teacher. Back in 1986 the resourceful staff at her school use to ask students to bring in empty wine casks when their parents were finished, take the bladder out, cut the sides into the shape of what we now know as the book box and cover it in contact to hold it all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur founder used to look at these fun but rough boxes and wonder if something could be made to help teachers organise their classrooms without the extra work of drinking the wine and converting the casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe sat down one day with a friend who ran a cardboard manufacturing company and based on the feedback from the staff and teachers at her school came up with a design for a \"book box\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey made 100 samples and sent them out to 100 schools with a note along the lines of “here’s a book box - what do you think?” The answer from schools was overwhelmingly positive. 34 years later and thanks to all those creative teachers our range includes all sorts of book boxes - fluoro for the fashionable, black for the sophisticated and every other colour in between. Nothing beats an Elizabeth Richards Book Box as an affordable, easy and colourful way to organise your classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd parents had to find other excuses for drinking a whole cask of wine....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMission Statement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur mission is to help educators create beautiful learning spaces... to deliver the very best in storage solutions, furniture and resources for schools, teachers and their classrooms. From book boxes to art dryers, furniture to inclusive resources, as well as maths and language we aspire to have everything you need to create an effective learning environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do we do this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe our products must cater to the unique requirements of the Australian classroom and to facilitate this we regularly run focus groups with Australian teachers to discuss new products and refine our existing product selection. We sponsor, support and attend educational and school conferences around Australia and our Educational Relations Managers in NSW, QLD and VIC are on the ground talking to schools every day about how we can best meet their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCredentials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreferred supplier with the NSW and QLD Departments of Education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 9001 certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISO 9001 is an internationally recognised Quality Management System certification for companies who wish to deliver products and services of consistent quality, constantly exceeding their customer's expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Richards cardboard products are made from recycled cardboard that has both PEFC and FSC certification. PEFC is the world's largest forest certification system that seeks to ensure forests are ethically managed. 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We are an independent, family-owned Australian business and wherever possible we source our products from similar Australian businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInspired beginnings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook boxes! They are now found in the majority of classrooms around Australia, but have you ever wondered how they came about?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original founder of Elizabeth Richards was a hard-working teacher. Back in 1986 the resourceful staff at her school use to ask students to bring in empty wine casks when their parents were finished, take the bladder out, cut the sides into the shape of what we now know as the book box and cover it in contact to hold it all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur founder used to look at these fun but rough boxes and wonder if something could be made to help teachers organise their classrooms without the extra work of drinking the wine and converting the casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe sat down one day with a friend who ran a cardboard manufacturing company and based on the feedback from the staff and teachers at her school came up with a design for a \"book box\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey made 100 samples and sent them out to 100 schools with a note along the lines of “here’s a book box - what do you think?” The answer from schools was overwhelmingly positive. 34 years later and thanks to all those creative teachers our range includes all sorts of book boxes - fluoro for the fashionable, black for the sophisticated and every other colour in between. 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Back in 1986 the resourceful staff at her school use to ask students to bring in empty wine casks when their parents were finished, take the bladder out, cut the sides into the shape of what we now know as the book box and cover it in contact to hold it all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur founder used to look at these fun but rough boxes and wonder if something could be made to help teachers organise their classrooms without the extra work of drinking the wine and converting the casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe sat down one day with a friend who ran a cardboard manufacturing company and based on the feedback from the staff and teachers at her school came up with a design for a \"book box\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey made 100 samples and sent them out to 100 schools with a note along the lines of “here’s a book box - what do you think?” The answer from schools was overwhelmingly positive. 34 years later and thanks to all those creative teachers our range includes all sorts of book boxes - fluoro for the fashionable, black for the sophisticated and every other colour in between. 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They are now found in the majority of classrooms around Australia, but have you ever wondered how they came about?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original founder of Elizabeth Richards was a hard-working teacher. Back in 1986 the resourceful staff at her school use to ask students to bring in empty wine casks when their parents were finished, take the bladder out, cut the sides into the shape of what we now know as the book box and cover it in contact to hold it all together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur founder used to look at these fun but rough boxes and wonder if something could be made to help teachers organise their classrooms without the extra work of drinking the wine and converting the casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe sat down one day with a friend who ran a cardboard manufacturing company and based on the feedback from the staff and teachers at her school came up with a design for a \"book box\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey made 100 samples and sent them out to 100 schools with a note along the lines of “here’s a book box - what do you think?” The answer from schools was overwhelmingly positive. 34 years later and thanks to all those creative teachers our range includes all sorts of book boxes - fluoro for the fashionable, black for the sophisticated and every other colour in between. Nothing beats an Elizabeth Richards Book Box as an affordable, easy and colourful way to organise your classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd parents had to find other excuses for drinking a whole cask of wine....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMission Statement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur mission is to help educators create beautiful learning spaces... to deliver the very best in storage solutions, furniture and resources for schools, teachers and their classrooms. From book boxes to art dryers, furniture to inclusive resources, as well as maths and language we aspire to have everything you need to create an effective learning environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do we do this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe our products must cater to the unique requirements of the Australian classroom and to facilitate this we regularly run focus groups with Australian teachers to discuss new products and refine our existing product selection. We sponsor, support and attend educational and school conferences around Australia and our Educational Relations Managers in NSW, QLD and VIC are on the ground talking to schools every day about how we can best meet their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCredentials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreferred supplier with the NSW and QLD Departments of Education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 9001 certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISO 9001 is an internationally recognised Quality Management System certification for companies who wish to deliver products and services of consistent quality, constantly exceeding their customer's expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSustainability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Richards cardboard products are made from recycled cardboard that has both PEFC and FSC certification. PEFC is the world's largest forest certification system that seeks to ensure forests are ethically managed. 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