These are my STAPLES that get used almost every day to work on a huge variety of goals!
Great for working on VMI and encouraging tripod grasp ✏️
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog
Can be graded up and down to work on play skills, number recognition, sequencing, motor skills…. The options are endless!
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Count & Rumble Piggy Bank
AMAZING for addressing hand strength in a sneaky fun way!
Play Putty - Farm Animals
On-the-go dressing boards that are easy to throw in a bag 👕
Craftstory Fastener Boards
Not only do I use these to work on fine motor and bilateral coordination skills, but I love to use these for sequencing and following directions
Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing Beads 33-Piece
Tweezers + fun figures = the perfect therapeutic duo 🦕
Counting Dinosaurs
The easiest addition to an obstacle course to activate that vestibular system!
Tiny Land Stepping Stones
Obstacle course? Movement break? Upgrade a task? Sensory play? Scooterboards check all the boxes ✅
hand2mind Scooter Board
Tunnels are great for building strength, coordination, and offering proprioceptive input 💪
Kids Play Tunnel
This is great for littles, but if I’m being honest - this is the #1 toy that grabs the attention of EVERY kid I see (no matter the age)
Educational Rainbow Stacking Rings Toy for Toddlers
There are SO many swings out there, but if I could only choose one… a platform swing is my pick! Bonus points for this one because it’s huge 👏
Trekassy 700lbs 60" Platform Swing
Great for open-ended play to build play skills, motor skills, and encourage imagination 🌈
Pidoko Kids Building Blocks
This is a good upgrade for a kiddo who has mastered peg/knob puzzles, but isn’t quite ready for interlocking puzzles yet. Plus, the magnet rod builds hand eye coordination (and it’s super fun!) 🐠🐞
Melissa & Doug Magnetic Wooden Puzzles
A kid favorite for a reason! Fine motor, sensory processing, VMI, bilateral coordination, hand strength, scissor skills, following directions… you name it!
Play-Doh Starter Set
Finger puppets with fun characters are MAGIC for improving engagement, joint attention, and finger isolation. I like to pair them with wooden blocks for pretend play!
Disney Mickey Mouse & Friends Finger Puppets
A GREAT intro game for turn taking! And it address FM skills, counting, and sequencing!
