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Gift Guide

· Updated December 10, 2021 · By Janis Bautz

BDI Playhouse is thrilled to share its 2020 gift guide. This list is compiled by BDI Playhouse’s therapists specifically for children of all abilities. The toys are shown through an Amazon Idea List but shopping around and shopping second-hand is highly encouraged! A variation of each one of these toys can be found at BDI Playhouse’s clinics and are used on a daily basis. The first list contains items that can be bought at the store or sent straight to your house. The second list contains experience based gifts. Both are intended to help your child grow in many areas!

Gifts for Growing Minds and Bodies

Amazon Gift Guide

Gifts that Keep on Giving

  1. Season passes: zoo, museum, aquarium
  2. One-time passes: movies, bowling, swimming, theatre performance, Disney on ice, circus, ice skating, roller skating
  3. Subscriptions: KiwiCo, National Geographic Kids Magazine, Little Passports
  4. Class/Season of Lessons: swimming, sports, gymnastics, dance, karate, musical instrument, pottery class, art class, craft class, horseback riding lessons

Thanks for stopping by! If you have any questions on the best way to use these toys, check out one of BDI Playhouse classes where we demonstrate how to use these materials or schedule a free screening to talk to one of our therapists!

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