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Ball Pool
What: ball pool Why you want it: they're so much fun, they're social, and they're great for body awareness and interactive games (like finding beanie babies in the pool)
How much: if you buy it from a special needs catalog, a LOT. Make your own with an inflatable swimming pool (about $10), foam floor squares ($10), and ball pool balls. Sometimes you can find these balls at yard sales (I washed the used ones I bought in the bath tub).
Rice and Beans Box
What: Rice and beans boxWhy you want it: helps with tactile sensitivity and fine motor. Dry rice is easy on sensitive fingers and is easy to clean up, too. Ultimate rainy day fun.
How much it will cost: Almost nothing. Buy bags of rice and dry beans. Add kitchen implements, and small toys to pick up with spoons or tongs.
