My Top 20 Toys to Encourage Your Child’s Creativity

Having worked with young children with Autism for many years, I thought I would share with you my top 20 list of toys which have longevity, are adaptable, educational and support fine motor and sensory needs. Every child is different, but these toys have been firm favourites amongst many children I have taught. Nothing beats hand-on activities for learning, and my list of toys will provide plenty of fun opportunities for engagement, social interaction and motor skills development.

1 Lego & Duplo

2 A set of farm animals, zoo animals and dinosaurs

3 Brio train set

4 Rubber Balls

5 Wooden building bricks

6 Playdough, cookie cutters and rolling pin

7 Sand and water trays with cups and utensils for pouring

8 A selection of plastic foods, including those that can be cut in half

9 Set of toy vehicles with road play-mat

10 Alphabet jigsaw

11 Magnetic numbers and alphabet

12 Beads and string for weaving

13 Simple jigsaw puzzles

14 Money box and coins

15 The Shopping List (by Orchard Toys)

16 Playmobil figures

17 Selection of dressing-up costumes and props

18 A selection of percussion instruments

19 Blowing soap bubbles

20 Mr Potato Head