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Stages of Play Toy Lists:
Speech Therapy Toy Picks by Stage
Every stage of play unlocks new language skills — and the right toys make it easier to work on both at once. Below you'll find Laura's toy lists for each stage of play, from early exploratory play through pretend play with peers, each one matched to the specific play and language skills your child (or client) is working on at that stage.
Not sure which stage to start with? The Stages of Play Series walks through all nine stages in detail — these toy lists are the practical companion to that framework.
Stage 8 Toy List for Early Roles and Pretending with Peers from Stages of Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers with Language Delays
Stage 7 Toy List for New Jobs and New Events from Stages of Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers with Language Delays
Stage 6 Toy List for Expanding Play Routines
Stage 5 Toy List
STAGE 4… Early Symbolic Play TOY LIST
Stage 3: Beginning Functional Play Recommended Toys
STAGE 2… NONFUNCTIONAL PLAY TOY LIST
STAGE ONE… EXPLORATORY PLAY… TOY LIST
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