
Curious how you can use toys and play to increase skills?
Having a variety of play-based tools, toys, & materials at your child's disposal builds different skills, supports interests that will change, and nurtures a child’s growth. Click below to get access to our favorite resources.
Recommended Resources
You can change everything with a fun, positive way to communicate, interact and learn with your child. Check out our tried and true recommendations from the list below.
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Social Stories
Teeth Are Not for Biting Elizabeth Verdick
No More Pacifier, Duck Michael Dahl
Hands Are Not for Hitting Martine Agassi
Books about being scared
Eldridge, the Scared Red Balloon Anthony Canonica
The Monster at the End of This Book Jon Stone
Just for laughs . . . .
The Pigeon Needs a Bath! Mo Willems
Can I Play, Too? Mo Willems -- I was HYSTERICALLY laughing the first time I read this!
I Want My Hat Back Jon Klassen
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puzzles -- hand/eye coordination, problem solving skills, improves focus
dress-up -- imaginative play, self-help skills
musical instruments -- expression through rhythm, mimicking sounds
interactive games that encourage turn-taking, listening and following directions
scavenger hunts -- expressive & receptive language
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arts and crafts -- fine motor, creativity
outdoor play -- gross motor, physical activity, coordination
magnetic letters and numbers -- exploration of numbers and letters, early spelling
storytelling sets -- language, retelling, vocabulary development
"Miss Michele made such a wonderful change to my daughter’s development.”
With her background in teaching and special education, she was the perfect fit for our daughter who has autism. Miss Michele would bring different fun and alternative activities that kept our daughter engaged and learning. Her speech, social skills, turn taking, and play with adults and children improved tremendously within weeks. Miss Michele created plans and play options not only for my daughter, but also for my other two children, to either play together or do on their own. Books, games, songs, movement videos, toys, and multiple interactions were exciting and relevant, and my kids loved seeing her every week. She took care of them as her own, and she is family to us now. Thank you for all you’ve done for our kids Miss Michele!
- Amelia
Helpful Books + Materials
Reading together with books is a wonderful way to provide a good connection.
We believe books are wonderful for many reasons. They engage your child, support the development of visual processing, help them express themselves and to communicate easily. We put together a list of our go-to favorites as well as some helpful materials. This list will keep growing, so don’t forget to check back often for our added picks. Click below to see what’s on the list for you now!
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Social Stories
Teeth Are Not for Biting Elizabeth Verdick
No More Pacifier, Duck Michael Dahl
Hands Are Not for Hitting Martine Agassi
Books about being scared
Eldridge, the Scared Red Balloon Anthony Canonica
The Monster at the End of This Book Jon Stone
Just for laughs . . . .
The Pigeon Needs a Bath! Mo Willems
Can I Play, Too? Mo Willems -- I was HYSTERICALLY laughing the first time I read this!
I Want My Hat Back Jon Klassen
Educational Toys
All toys can be an opportunity for growth, learning and exploration.
Improve Communication
Develop Problem-Solving Abilities
Nurture Creativity
Develop Relationship
Promote Independence
Establish a Love of Learning
Click the button below to explore the list of toys we recommend for your child’s success.
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puzzles -- hand/eye coordination, problem solving skills, improves focus
dress-up -- imaginative play, self-help skills
musical instruments -- expression through rhythm, mimicking sounds
interactive games that encourage turn-taking, listening and following directions
scavenger hunts -- expressive & receptive language
Recommended Tools
These tools are simple solutions to support you with positive outcomes when it comes to safety, communication or building confidence.
We’ve curated a list of our most effective and trusted tools that we with our children, parents and daycare providers to foster a successful result. Click the button below to access the list of tools NOW.
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arts and crafts -- fine motor, creativity
outdoor play -- gross motor, physical activity, coordination
magnetic letters and numbers -- exploration of numbers and letters, early spelling
storytelling sets -- language, retelling, vocabulary development