STAR Toy Library

Special Kids Connect's STAR Toy Library offers free memberships to families (Membership forms: English (PDF) or español (PDF). STAR Toy Library is located at 1900 Garden Road, Suite 230, Monterey, CA 93940. We are also able to arrange for toy pick-up at one of our satellite locations in Salinas and Greenfield. For questions regarding pick-up in Salinas or Greenfield, contact [email protected] or call (831) 372-2730.

So that we can keep family memberships FREE of charge, please keep the following in mind:

Toys may be checked out for 2 calendar weeks. Late toys are subject to a late fee of $0.50 (50 cents) per toy, per day.
Renewal approvals are subject to a toy's status on our waiting list. If a toy is not reserved for another family, it may be renewed ONE time, by phone, as long as the borrower calls on or before the return date.
Please take care of the toys borrowed. Toys that are returned damaged, noticeably scuffed, or are returned with pieces that are missing are subject to a fine that equals the full replacement cost of the entire toy.

Scooter Board

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 93
Available: Yes

This scooter helps in the child's development of coordination, whole body strength, and balance. Best used indoors in a safe environment. A child can sit on the scooter or navigate while lying on one's stomach. Learn More..

Brain Quest - Questions for the Car - 2

Age Group: Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 769
Available: Yes

Make a car ride more fun while learning new facts with Brain Quest. Learn More..

Feet Markers

Age Group: Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 80
Available: Yes

These feet markers can help with the development of cognitive skills, color recognition, right/left differentiation, sensory and balance. Map out a fun route as your child refines his/her gross motor skills.6 footprints Learn More..

Weighted Blanket - 7 pounds

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 771
Available: Yes

Weighted blankets are used to calm children with autism, ADHD, anxiety, etc. Generally, take ten percent of your child's weight to determine the weight of a weighted blanket to use. Learn More..

Mystery Box - Tag Toy

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 83
Available: Yes

This toy aids in the development of visual and tactile skills as well as calling for focus and attention to detail. Memory skills and recall are also involved. A fun, mystery activity.Includes 1 box, 1 set of instructions, 1 bag, 8 cards, 8 shape pieces. Learn More..

Bodysox - Large

Age Group: Middle School to Adult
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 23
Available: Yes

Bodysox helps in developing and refining tactile and spatial awareness. Using Bodysox pulls for positive body image formation as well as visual and motor coordination.There is a DVD available when checking out the Bodysox with ideas when using it.1 bodysox, 1 set of instructions, 1 bag Learn More..

Classification Discovery - Tag Toy

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 84
Available: Yes

This specialized toy assists in development of concepts, class, and logical thinking - skills essential to all types of learning and higher order thinking.1 bag, 1 box, 110 pieces. Learn More..

Motor Letter Uppercase - Tag Toy

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 94
Available: Yes

This specialized toy helps with developing muscular movements associated with upper case letter formation (muscle memory). It also helps in developing the coordination involved when visually tracking patterns and letters while learning the upper case alphabet. Includes 26 letters and 1 base Learn More..

Lock Up Van

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 88
Available: Yes

Use this sturdy wooden van in the development of imaginative play, hand control, muscle control, and finger dexterity. Your child learns to navigate different types of lock closures. Learn More..

Feet Markers

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 81
Available: Yes

Shape Sensation

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 6
Available: Yes

This soft toy is designed for visual and tactile stimulation along with tactile discrimination. It also pulls for memory, recall, matching skills and problem solving. There are 12 puzzle pieces in a plastic zipper case. Learn More..

Scooter Board

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 92
Available: Yes

Using this scooter indoors helps with coordination and whole body strength. Your youngster can sit or lie on the scooter. Learn More..

Bodysox - Mediium

Age Group: Middle School to Adult
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 22
Available: Yes

The Bodysox in designed to encourage tactile and spacial awareness and to aid in the development of a positive body image. Visual and motor coordination is addressed as well.There is a DVD available suggesting activities when using the Bodysox.1 bodysox, 1 bag, 1 set of instructions Learn More..

Wooden Abacus

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 106
Available: Yes

Counting and color recognition are addressed with this classic toy that allows a child to physically manipulate the beads. Learn More..

Time Timer 8"

Age Group: Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 1
Available: No Notify Me When Available

Great tool for working with children who have symptoms of ADD, ADHD and Autism. This timer is a strong visual cue to help your child pace his/her activity level and tolerate delay when managing impulsive actions. Item for check-out includes timer plus package/box. Learn More..

Sorting and Sequencing Program - Tag Toy

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 89
Available: No Notify Me When Available

This specialized toy engages the child in sorting, patterning, matching, prediction, and logical sequences. Help your child build on these skills with increasingly complex patterns. 1 Box, 1 bead template, 12 pattern cards, 120 beads Learn More..

Motor Letter Lowercase - Tag Toy

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 95
Available: Yes

This toy helps to develop muscular movements and the coordination of visual sequences while tracking the patterns of lower case alphabetical letters.1 base and 26 letters included Learn More..

Hilltops

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 77
Available: Yes

Use to assist in developing balance and estimating distance. Concepts such as higher and lower and bigger and smaller are addressed as well. Learn More..

Mountain

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 78
Available: Yes

Use this plastic "mountain" to assist with climbing and balance. Learn More..

Mini Rib-It-Ball

Age Group: Infant
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 7
Available: Yes

Visual stimulation. Hand-eye coordination. Tactile stimulation. Auditory stimulation. Oral awareness and fine motor skills.Surface wash and dry recommended. Gentle machine wash sparingly. Learn More..

BodySox - Small

Age Group: Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 21
Available: Yes

The Bodysox pulls for tactile and spacial awareness while aiding in the development of positive body image formation. Visual and motor coordination is also addressed when using the Bodysox. There is a DVD available with suggestions when using the Bodysox.1 bodysox, 1 set of instructions, 1 bag Learn More..