Animal Families Acrylic Wall Mirror
Animal Families Acrylic Wall Mirror
Product Description
- Description
- Delivery About 2 - 3 Weeks
- Cleaning Your Waiting Area Toys
Description
The Animal Families Acrylic Wall Mirror is a wall-mounted acrylic mirror with an illustrated border featuring animals depicted in family groupings. The shatter-resistant acrylic surface is safe for child-height installation in any environment where glass is not appropriate, and the rounded corners eliminate sharp edges throughout.
Children can use the mirror for self-recognition, facial expression practice, and self-help skill development - getting dressed, checking their appearance, and learning to identify themselves - in a format that is durable enough for daily institutional use.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Size | 22"H x 15"W |
| Item Number | 20-FMR-007 |
| Manufacturer | Playscapes, a Division of Gressco |
| Mirror Surface | Shatter-resistant acrylic |
| Corners | Rounded for safety |
| Loose Parts | None |
| Hardware Included | Yes, with mounting instructions |
| Warranty | 2 years against defects in material and workmanship |
| Made In | U.S.A. |
Clean with a damp cloth and mild soap or most commercial disinfectant solutions. Do not use ammonia-based cleaners on acrylic surfaces, as ammonia will damage the mirror finish over time. Include in the same cleaning protocols as furniture and other high-contact surfaces.
What the Animal Families Border Adds
The illustrated border depicts animals shown with their family groups, which gives the mirror a subject beyond the child's own reflection. Young children who are developing an understanding of family relationships - what makes a family, how different families look - can use the border as a conversation starter alongside the mirror.
The animal framing makes the mirror feel purposeful rather than purely decorative, which is consistent with how Gressco Playscapes designs their waiting room and classroom products: the visual element earns its place by supporting a developmental or educational use case.
Self-Recognition and Self-Help Skills
Mirror use at child height supports several developmental milestones: self-recognition, which emerges in the second year of life and continues to develop through early childhood; facial expression awareness and emotional self-regulation, which children practice by watching their own expressions change; and self-help skills such as checking clothing, hair, and appearance before transitioning.
A mirror mounted at the right height in a classroom or therapy room makes all of these practices available independently, without requiring adult facilitation.
A child-height mirror gives young patients something to engage with during a medical wait that requires no supervision and no parts to manage. The animal families border gives parents and caregivers a natural conversation prompt - naming the animals, pointing out the families - that makes the wait feel shorter and keeps children calm before an appointment.
Self-recognition and body awareness are IEP goals for many children in early childhood special education programs. A classroom mirror mounted near the dressing or self-care area gives children daily practice with these skills in a natural, embedded context. The acrylic construction is appropriate for classrooms where glass is prohibited.
Mirrors are standard tools in both OT and speech-language therapy for facial expression work, oral motor practice, and body awareness activities. The wall-mounted acrylic format keeps the mirror stable and hands-free during use, and the shatter-resistant surface means it can be used safely with children who may be unpredictable in their movements.
Animal Families Acrylic Wall Mirror | Item 20-FMR-007 | Part of the Gressco Playscapes collection.
Delivery About 2 - 3 Weeks
- This item is made to order and ships factory direct from Wisconsin.
- Production/Delivery is about 2 - 3 Weeks
- We will email you the tracking number when your order ships.
Cleaning Your Waiting Area Toys
Keeping waiting area toys clean is simple when you use the right products. Our wall toys and activity panels are built with smooth, hard surfaces specifically designed to clean quickly and safely alongside other high-contact surfaces in your facility.
We recommend hospital-grade disinfectant wipes such as those from the PDI line, which are widely used in medical, dental, and therapy settings. When choosing a disinfectant wipe for your waiting area toys, look for the following:
| Effective against germs | Choose wipes that clearly state effectiveness against common bacteria and viruses. This information is listed on the packaging based on the wipe's active ingredients. |
| Safe for children and staff | Look for wipes labeled safe for use in environments where children are present. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions, including any hand-washing recommendations after use. |
| Low odor and low residue | Modern disinfectant wipes are designed to clean thoroughly without leaving harsh chemical fumes or irritating residue, making them ideal for enclosed spaces like waiting rooms and therapy clinics. |
| Fast drying | Most hospital-grade wipes air dry within approximately 90 seconds, allowing toys to be returned to use immediately with minimal downtime for your staff. |
| Surface compatible | Always confirm the wipe is appropriate for the surface being cleaned. Some formulations are not recommended for certain finishes, so checking the label prevents surface damage over time. |
| Environmentally conscious | Many disinfectant wipes are now made with biodegradable materials and reduced chemical concentrations, offering strong cleaning performance with a lower environmental footprint. |
Using the right disinfectant wipes keeps your waiting area toys clean, safe, and ready for the next child, while protecting both your patients and your staff. If you have questions about cleaning a specific product, we are always happy to help at help@sensoryedge.com or 800-734-8019.