Toys Our Therapists Can’t Live Without 🧸✨

At More Than Speech, play isn’t just fun; it’s how kids learn, grow, and connect. Whether we’re working on communication, motor skills, or social interaction, our favorite tools are often simple, timeless toys that inspire imagination and engagement.

Here are a few of our therapists’ tried-and-true favorites:

1. Farm Sets 🐄🐓

Farmhouses and animal sets are a therapy staple! They’re perfect for encouraging pretend play, vocabulary growth, and turn-taking. From “feeding the animals” to acting out animal sounds, kids love creating their own stories, and we love how naturally language skills grow in the process.

2. The Three-Car Garage 🚗🚙🚕

This classic toy helps build early problem-solving and fine motor skills. Whether matching colors, opening doors, or sending cars racing down ramps, little hands stay busy while little minds stay curious!

3. Stickers 🩵

Simple but magical! Stickers are amazing for motivation and fine motor development. Kids strengthen their finger muscles while peeling, sticking, and creating, all while feeling proud of their finished masterpiece.

4. Bubbles 🫧

A favorite across every age group! Bubbles encourage breath control, visual tracking, joint attention, and even imitation skills. Plus, they’re just plain joyful, and who doesn’t love seeing those smiles?

5. Wind-Up Toys 🤖

These little toys bring big reactions! Watching them move encourages joint attention, cause-and-effect learning, and lots of giggles. They’re a great way to spark curiosity and engagement in even the shyest little ones.

Why These Toys Work

The best therapy tools don’t need batteries or screens, just imagination, interaction, and connection. At More Than Speech, we choose toys that invite children to explore, communicate, and grow in fun, meaningful ways.

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