Any Time Gift Guide

Great Gifts for Children for Any Occasion, Curated by Speech Therapists

November 24, 2023

Last updated 11/1/2025

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and you may be wondering what to gift the child in your life. It’s so difficult to determine what gift is right for a child while considering education, development, and trends. Plus, there are so many different types of play that children might enjoy. Just remember...

All play is okay! 

We have included a gift guide to help you find the perfect gift for the child in your life. The toys we recommend honor all types of play and promote development across various areas including speech, language, motor and social-emotional learning. 

One important note- It’s not about the quantity of toys, but the quality of play. Studies show that fewer toys allow a child to maintain longer attention playing with a given toy and being more creative with what they have, rather than frequently shifting attention between an abundance of toys.

When the toy does less, your child does more. 

The success of a toy is not about what the toy does, but rather it’s about how you use it. We encourage you to participate alongside your child to explore all the creative ways that you can play! Please share this blog with your friends and family to give them a nudge in the right direction. 😉