Inclusive toys

Playing together - without borders

How inclusive toys enable encounters and togetherness.

Play is an essential part of children's growth and development. Especially in families with children with disabilities, it is important to find toys that are accessible for all siblings - both for the child with special needs and for their siblings. Inclusive toys promote togetherness, boost self-confidence and create valuable moments together. But what does "inclusive toys" actually mean and which products are suitable for families in which play behavior and needs may differ?

What criteria should inclusive toys meet?

Inclusive toys do not necessarily have to be complex or expensive. It's mainly about finding products that are adaptable, versatile and take into account the different developmental stages and needs of children.

Some criteria are:

Accessibility: toys that are easy to use, both for children with motor disabilities and their siblings.

Versatility: Games where the rules can be easily adapted to the needs of all participants.

Promoting cooperation: Toys that require teamwork and cooperation strengthen the sense of community.

Safety: Materials should be safe and age-appropriate, without sharp edges or small parts that pose a danger to younger children.

Conclusion

Inclusive toys create spaces in which playing together becomes a matter of course - regardless of abilities or limitations. It connects siblings, promotes cooperation and boosts the self-confidence of all children. This creates real encounters and shared experiences where the focus is not on differences, but on togetherness.

Tips from the community:

Stop dancing with Hörbert.
We love turning the living room into a disco. Our son operates the Hörbert with his button and we dance to the music.

Gummitwist.
The front wheels of the wheelchair are perfect for attaching the Gummitwist rope. And then we get started. In good weather on the terrace.

Spaceship.
With the star projector, we transform our living room into a galaxy. The Gravity is the spaceship. The siblings fly through space as astronauts.

Dice games with the "All-Turn-it Spinner"
Our daughter can make the spinner spin by pressing a button. It's a pure thrill every time! The normal dice are usually out too.

Stacking blocks
When we unpack the stacking stones, things get colorful. We drum, roll, sit down, hide, balance, stack (or flip), transport, fill, sort...

I-pack-my-sound-suitcase-and-take-it-with-me...
The set can be extended by adding an instrument, but also by using the body's own sounds (tapping, knocking, smacking, clapping...).

Today the feet are painting...
or even the whole body. We lay out a large roll of paper on the floor and paint a collective picture using the whole body.