Pencils
We like to have three to four pencils:the classic, one for little hands, one for early learners, and one for older kids and those who are working on reducing writing pressure.

Paper
Blank paper is our most used, but we also use highlighter or lined paper and usually have a sleeve of origami paper for fun visual motor and multi-step tasks.

Scissors
We generally have three types of scissors (don’t forget our lefties and check if the scissors are universal or you need two of ones type). For our early learners, for elementary, and for older or kids who worry about looking younger.

Crayons
A pack of crayons can support a vast array of coloring and craft needs (shave bits into your slime, use the white ones for hidden letters!) Don’t forget to use the broken ones or a small size for hands still learning a proper grasp pattern.

Markers or Colored Pencils
Sometimes having an option promotes the most engagement. We love colored pencils for layering colors and more precision than crayons and markers for kids correcting their own errors (metacognition!).

Highlighter or Color Changing Marker
Highlighters and color changing markers are one of the easiest ways to support tracing with proper letter formation and to use as visual anchors.

Theraputty
Hand strengthening, sensory activities, practicing cutting. The options for Theraputty are almost endless (just don’t melt it into your clothes!).

Playdoh
Work on hand strengthening with opening the container, letter formation, and bilateral and unilateral skills; playdoh is a must have for interventions on the go.

Tongs and Tweezers
Hand strengthening, fine motor skills, and preparation for writing. We usually like tongs for little hands and tweezers for the more advanced skills.

Fidgets and Sensory Toys
Fidgets help with brain breaks, sensory processing, hand strengthening (to open containers), self advocacy and so much more.

Something to Carry it All in
We like rolling bags or backpacks and a simple way to keep everything from falling to the bottom. Totes bags are cute, but tend not to be so easy on your shoulders.

Portable Games
Spot-It, UNO, Kanoodle, and Common Threads are some of our favorite portable games to support visual motor skills, engagement, and so much more.

I/ADLs
Clothespins, shoe tying simulators, and fasteners all come in handy for supporting independence in the classroom and beyond.