2024 Holiday Gift Guide
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Learning Resources Counting Surprise Party (recommended by Rebecca)
Price: $19.19
Age Recommendation: 3+
Why Rebecca likes it: “You can use it for labeling items, counting & sorting skills, target prepositions (i.e., in, out, on, behind), color recognition, great stocking stuffer!”
Link: Counting Surprise PartyFruit and Vegetable Cut-Ups (recommended by Anna)
Price: $19.99
Age Recommendation: 3+
Why Anna likes it: “It can be used for lots of things- Labeling and identifying items, following directions, pretend play, taking turns, articulation, and attention to task".”
Link: Fruit and Vegetable Cut-UpsIce Cream Pretend Play Set (recommended by Emilia)
Price: $35.99
Age Recommendation: 3-8+
Why Emilia likes it: “It’s great for a variety of things! You can use it for pretend play, modeling phrases/vocabulary, commenting, articulation (take turns targeting sounds and putting ice cream on top) and wh-questions.”
Link: Wooden Ice Cream Pretend PlaySpelligator (recommended by Jacey)
Price: $20.99
Age Recommendation: 5-9
Why Jacey likes it: “This is a fun way to target literacy, spelling, and phonics! You can play the game as recommended, or you can just use the letters to read and spell words. You could also practice identifying or saying letter names or create rhyming words with the pieces.”
Link: SpelligatorCritter Clinic (recommended by Shelby)
Price: $26.95
Age Recommendation: 2+
Why Shelby likes it: “Great for imaginative play with friends or by yourself, labeling vocabulary/actions, concepts (open/close, in/out, etc.) “
Link: Critter Clinic Toy Set
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Vibrating Bee Pillow (recommended by Kariann)
Price: $35.99
Age Recommendation: 3+
Why Kariann likes it: “This cute, comforting pillow provides vibration input when hugged. For some, it can help provide a soothing and calming effect that is initiated by the child when needed…and it’s easy to bring along almost anywhere you go!”
Link: Vibrating Bee PillowLite Brite (recommended by Kariann)
Price: $14.97
Age Recommendation: 4+
Why Kariann likes it: “This activity is great for promoting a tripod grasp on the small pegs (similar to the grasp we would like to see on a crayon or pencil). It also facilitates fine motor control as well as visual perception and visual motor integration needed for copying patterns and designs. As an added bonus, glow in the dark games are always fun and motivating!”
Link: Lite Brite Retro Classic ToyCounting Dinosaurs (recommended by Matney)
Price: $17.99
Age Recommendation: 2+
Why Matney likes it: “This toy provides a benefit for working on fine motor skills, visual motor skills, sorting colors, and pre-scissor use. Such an engaging toy to use with kids of most ages, and who doesn't love dinosaurs?!”
Link: Counting DinosaursPlay-Doh Variety Pack (recommended by Tabitha)
Price: $7.99
Age Recommendation: 3+
Why Tabitha likes it: “It can be used to target many goals! Play-doh can target tactile sensation, be a resistive medium for cutting, imitation play and building structures, sequencing multi-step structures, and so many more skills.”
Link: Play-Doh Variety PackCastle Logix Game (recommended by Morgan)
Price: $29.99
Age Recommendation: 4+
Why Morgan likes it: “This game combines visual motor skills with executive functioning skills! It provides a graded challenge with different levels to build structures, and problem-solving through how to use the materials given to build different types of castles!”
Link: Castle Logix Game
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Spinner Plate for Picky Eaters (recommended by Kayce)
Price: $19.99
Age Recommendation: 1-2 years +
Why Kayce likes it: “It is a fun visual plate that helps turn meal time into a game and takes the pressure off of the child to choose what to eat! It gives a good opportunity for combining preferred and non-preferred foods on the same plate!”
Link: Spinner PlateHoney Bear Cups (recommended by Sarah)
Price: $9.99
Age Recommendation: 6 months+
Why Sarah likes it: “These cups are great for practicing straw drinking as well as working on oral motor skills (e.g., lip rounding, tongue retraction). If you’re looking to transition away from bottles and sippy cups, this is the gift for you!”
Link: Honey Bear CupsConstruction Sensory Feeding Spoons (recommended by Grace)
Price: $20.95
Age Recommendation: 12 Months+
Why Grace likes it: “We love to make feeding fun! These utensils will help encourage more interactions with non-preferred food items.”
Link: Constructive Eating Construction UtensilsLull Chewy Tubes (recommended by Aubrey)
Price: $15.99
Age Recommendation: 2+
Why Aubrey likes it: “Great, durable tool for sensory, oral motor, and feeding therapy needs! Made of 100% food grade silicone and is free of lead, phthalates, PVC, BPA, and latex. The "T" shape is great for handling as well!”
Link: Lull Kids Chewy TubesBuzz Buddy Oral Stimulation Kit (recommended by Sarah)
Price: $45.99
Age Recommendation: 1+
Why Sarah likes it: “This is a vibration tool to help calm sensory needs and decrease oral defensiveness/food aversions to promote self-feeding. It has 6 interchangeable heads that are different shapes and textures. The device comes in a compact case and all you need is a AAA battery!”
Link: Buzz Buddy Stimulation Kit
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The All-Around Pick: 7 Color Ball Pit Pack (recommended by Abby)
Price: $23.69
Age Recommendation: 1+
Why Abby likes it: “Theses are good for a variety of skills including fine motor and learning colors. The balls are big enough so they aren’t a swallowing hazard for babies or small children, and the balls are easy to clean! Lots of potential.”
Link: 7 Color Ball Pit PackThe Hip Pick: Extra Large Size Wooden Climbing Arch with Comfy Pad (recommended by Kayleigh)
Price: $254.80
Age Recommendation: 2+
Why Kayleigh likes it: “While a more expensive gift, this is a chair many of our friends would love! Big enough for parents to enjoy too, it’s a great option to create a space for your kids to enjoy their favorite things in style! It doubles as a chair and climbing ladder!”
Link: XL Wooden Climbing Arch with Comfy PadThe Owner’s Pick: Fisher-Price Little People Farm Playset (recommended by Loriann)
Price: $32
Age Recommendation: 1-5
Why Loriann likes it: “A classic toy with lots of language and learning potential! Target vocabulary (animals and action words ie., eat, drink, run, jump, fall), prepositions (in/on/under/over), following 1 and 2-step directions. This farm has a slide for the animals which kids love and can provide an opportunity for routine language (“1-2-3 whee!” or “up-up-down!” or “Pig go down! Horse go down!” etc.)”
Link: Fisher-Price Little People Farm PlaysetThe Grandparent Pick: Chutes and Ladders Board Game (recommended by Sherry)
Price: $11.19
Age Recommendation: 3+
Why Sherry likes it: “It’s a great childhood game to play with your family and grandchildren as your family grows! It’s simple, quick, and easy to understand, even for the young ones.”
Link: Chutes and Ladders Board GameThe Parent Pick: Happy Hut Teepee Tent (recommended by Abby)
Price: $26.99
Age Recommendation: 2-6
Why Abby likes it: “Great tent for pretend play! It is very easy to set up, takes up minimal space, and is very easy to wash while at an affordable price point. It also comes with a small storage bag!”
Link: Happy Hut Teepee Tent