North Pole Snowballs- This was recommended by one of our favorite occupational therapists! They light up and are awesome for indoor snowball fights with the lights off. Oh what fun!
“He sends the snow like white wool; he scatters frost upon the ground like ashes.” Psalm 147:16
Doodle-Track Car – This amazing toy encourages boys and girls to hold a marker and write. Wherever they draw the car will go…yep, the car follows the marker! Pretty cool!!!
“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” Psalm 56:8
Cra-Z –Sand Ultimate Sand Castle Creator –We love any type of tactile play. Cra-Z-Sand, Kinetic Sand, regular non-toxic sand help a child explore their senses.
“How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they out number the grains of sand!” Psalm 139:17-18
Learning Resources Pretend and Play Calculator Cash Register-Pretend play is huge in a child’s development, and learning to count is a task that we just don’t work on much…a cash register allows many skills to develop!
“Wisdom and money can get you almost anything, but only wisdom can save your life.” Ecclesiastes 7:12
Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel- Did you know that children will usually have more success in drawing and writing if they are standing up using their shoulders (big muscles) instead of their hands (small muscles)? Easels provide a great opportunity for children.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;” Proverbs 3:5
Zoom Sliding Ball Family Game Slider –Great activity where two have to work together.
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28
Scientific Explorer My First Mind Blowing Science Kit
“I am leaving you with a gift- peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27
Board Games are the perfect gift for children. One of our local social coaches/therapists recommends board games to increase social play. She recommended the game Sorry because it requires regulation. If a child can play sorry without quitting, then you have reached success!
“He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.” Psalm 103:3
This is great for motor coordination and processing speed. This game is excellent for children to hear directions, process the information and move their body.
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”
