🎁 Spring Say & Play Goodie Bag Guide
Simple Ways to Build Communication Through Play
Each item in this bag was chosen to help support your child’s communication through simple, playful interactions.
🫧 BUBBLES
✔ What it is
A motivating, cause-and-effect activity that naturally encourages interaction.
✔ Why it’s in the bag
Bubbles are one of the best tools for building joint attention and requesting.
✔ How to use it
Blow bubbles → STOP
Hold the bottle and WAIT
Look expectantly
Use simple language:
“more?”
“go!”
“pop!”
👀 What to look for
Does your child look at you?
Do they reach or gesture?
Do they make a sound or attempt a word?
⏰ When to use
short play moments (1–2 minutes)
when your child needs a fun, motivating activity
🟢 FIDGET POPPER
✔ What it is
A simple sensory toy with repetitive popping action.
✔ Why it’s in the bag
Supports turn-taking, attention, and simple language routines.
✔ How to use it
Pop → pause
Wait for your child
Language:
“my turn / your turn”
“pop”
“again”
👀 What to look for
Does your child wait?
Do they look at you during turn-taking?
Do they try to imitate?
⏰ When to use
quiet time
calming/regulation moments
🟣 POP TUBES
✔ What it is
A sensory toy that stretches and makes sound.
✔ Why it’s in the bag
Encourages imitation, attention, and sound play
✔ How to use it
stretch → “pull!”
push → “push!”
make sounds together
👀 What to look for
Does your child watch you?
Do they try to copy your actions or sounds?
⏰ When to use
movement breaks
sensory play time
🟡 KINETIC SAND
✔ What it is
A calming, hands-on sensory activity.
✔ Why it’s in the bag
Supports engagement, attention, and parallel play → interaction
✔ How to use it
Sit next to your child and play together:
“scoop”
“pour”
“make ball”
👀 What to look for
Does your child stay near you?
Do they look at what you’re doing?
Do they tolerate shared play?
⏰ When to use
calm play time
when your child needs regulation
🥚 PLASTIC EGGS (WITH SNACKS)
✔ What it is
A simple, motivating “open and discover” activity
✔ Why it’s in the bag
Perfect for requesting, anticipation, and communication temptations
✔ How to use it
Give a closed egg
WAIT
Model:
“open”
“help”
“more”
👀 What to look for
Does your child try to open it?
Do they look at you for help?
Do they make a sound or gesture?
⏰ When to use
snack time
short play routines
🍬 SNACKS (GRAHAMS, GUMMY BEARS, SKITTLES)
✔ What it is
Highly motivating items
✔ Why it’s in the bag
Food is a powerful way to build requesting and communication
✔ How to use it
Give small amounts
WAIT before giving more
Language:
“more”
“want”
“eat”
👀 What to look for
eye contact
reaching
sounds/words
⏰ When to use
snack time
structured communication moments
🌱 Miss Angie’s Tips
⏰ Start Small
Even 1–2 minutes of shared play can make a difference.
✔ Follow your child’s lead
✔ Keep language simple
✔ Use repetition
✔ Pause and wait
🌟 Most important:
Your child does not need to sit, listen, or respond perfectly.
Communication grows through shared moments, not pressure.