With the holidays fast approaching we are often asked for our suggestions for appropriate toys and gifts. Here are a few of our favorites! (Note that Theraplay is not affiliated in any way with these products, we just love them!)
Notice that none of these toys require batteries, play music, or have flashing lights. At Theraplay we believe in bringing it back to basics when it comes to play and letting children explore and create from their minds.
1. Discovery Putty
Perfect for hand strengthening and fine motor skill development. Also a calming activity.
2. Sturdy Birdy
Great game for balance, motor planning, and coordination.
3. Old School Board Games!
Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Hi Ho Cherry-o…
These games teach children turn taking, paying attention, concepts of winning and losing, and encourage communication between all players!
4. Imagination Magnets
Works on visual spatial skills, teaches concepts of “top”, “bottom”, “next to”
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5. Magna Click Tiles
There’s no wrong way to build with these tiles! Let your child use their imagination to create whatever comes to mind.
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