Christmas is coming! We love Kmart at BBOT and have compiled a list of great, affordable, and versatile toys that are all OT-approved!
10. 3-in-1 Art Easel $27
Upright surfaces are great for developing shoulder and elbow stability, postural control, crossing the midline, and bilateral coordination.
9. Fishing World Game $10
A popular game at BBOT working on upper limb strength and control, turn-taking, and patience!
8. Twister $25
Motor planning, body awareness, social skills, and a whole lot of fun!
7. Wooden Tangram $2
Great for working on visual perceptual skills.
6. Sticky & Stretchy Animals $3
Use some tongs or tweezers to pick up the animals to work on fine motor skills.
5. Mini Assorted Board Games $2
Turn-taking, winning and losing, and mini to work on fine motor dexterity!
4. 44-Piece Magnetic Tiles $20
Create and construct to your heart’s delight.
3. Squeeze Animals $5
Great for hand strength! Increase the challenge by drawing a target to work on aiming as well.
2. Gym Ball $8
Coordination, strengthening, and sensory regulation – all in one!
1. Bouncing Putty $3
One of our most used and versatile resources that we use as OTs! Even comes in poo colour (sticky but not stinky)…for the boys!
If you would like any ideas on how to get the most out of these toys, please speak to your OT! We’d love to help. Happy shopping!