Educational

Special Kids Connect's STAR Toy Library offers free memberships to families. STAR Toy Library is located at 334 Main St., Salinas, CA 93901. For questions, 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.

On Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

Age Group: Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 638
Available: Yes

Promotes 3-dimensional matching, memory, and deduction.Includes 1 shake box bottom, 5 puzzle pieces, a spinner, 29 cards, instructions, and box lid. Learn More..

How Tall Am I?

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 627
Available: Yes

29 character parts, 1 ruler, 1 die, 1 instruction sheet, 1 box and lid 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..

Zoo Animal Knob Puzzle

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 117
Available: Yes

This knob puzzle helps with shape discrimination and animal recognition while encouraging speech and language development. Learn More..

Owl 1 to 10 Puzzle

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 572
Available: Yes

This colorful wooden puzzle aids in number recognition while working to develop fine motor skills involving problem solving. 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..

Time Lotto

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 194
Available: Yes

Teaches reading and interpreting time.Comes with 4 playing cards; instructions, 36 playing cards; 1 box Learn More..

Early Childhood Number Puzzles

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 694
Available: Yes

Big, colorful numbers and pictures are an engaging activity for the young preschooler when working with this wooden puzzle. Learn More..

Farm Animal Knob Puzzle

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 118
Available: Yes

This peg puzzle requires a child to match pictures and shapes in a farm-themed puzzle. Learn More..

Vtech Fly and Learn Globe

Age Group: Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 179
Available: Yes

Junior geographers explore new sites and travel around the world with this toy. Five discovery modes allow your child to engage in endless travels of fun while learning. With all the opportunities to make exciting new discoveries, children will want to leave on this jet plane every chance they get! Learn More..

James the Red Engine Board Book

Age Group: Infant
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 209
Available: Yes

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ABC Puzzle

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 557
Available: Yes

This wooden puzzle has a piece for each letter of the alphabet. The shape of the letter with picture (the picture is of something with that first letter) fits in the puzzle, and there is the same picture in the puzzle space. Learn More..

Cutting Wooden Food

Age Group:
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 446
Available: Yes

Includes 31 wooden pieces and a plastic box with lid. Learn More..

The Whole Picture - Going Places

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 5
Available: Yes

This game helps with sorting, matching, word recognition, problem solving, and hand-eye coordination skills. The game includes 6 game boards, 36 game cards, 6 picture cards, 1 instruction sheet, a box insert, and top and bottom box pieces. Learn More..