Fine Motor Skills

Special Kids Connect's STAR Toy Library offers free memberships to families. 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.

Farm Cube Puzzle

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 307
Available: Yes

Aids in animal recognition and 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..

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..

Farm Peg Puzzle

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 519
Available: Yes

This farm-themed peg puzzle involves matching shapes. Learn More..

Mr. Potato Head

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 186
Available: Yes

Aids in body part recognition and pretend play. Learn More..

Toddler Music Band

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 288
Available: Yes

Aids in development of hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, social skills, and speech and language skills. Learn More..

Circus Peg Puzzle

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 518
Available: Yes

This colorful circus-themed peg puzzle requires matching shapes and similar pictures. It pulls for conversation which enhances speech and language skills along with hand-eye coordination. 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..

Lace and Trace Pets

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 167
Available: Yes

These lacing cards help in the development of hand-eye coordination while gaining an appreciation for patterns. Your youngster's imagination is enhanced when lacing these fun animals as you talk with your child. Learn More..

My Nuts and Bolts

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 125
Available: Yes

These colorful nuts and bolts help a child develop fine motor skills involved in screwing the nuts and bolts on wooden pegs. Learn More..

Shapes Puzzle

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 443
Available: Yes

This puzzle aims for shape and color recognition. Encourages speech and language interaction as well. Learn More..

Peg Animal Puzzle

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 401
Available: Yes

Matching animals and birds. Learn More..

Transportation Peg Puzzle

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 517
Available: Yes

This brightly-colored puzzle shows different modes of transportation. It involves matching shapes and can be used to stimulate language and social skills. Learn More..

Sign Language Alphabet Puzzle

Age Group: Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 685
Available: Yes

This knob puzzle shows the hand signs for each letter of the alphabet with different colors used for the hands. 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 Peg Puzzle

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 571
Available: Yes

This peg puzzle involves matching zoo animals to their pictures and placing them in the correct puzzle slot. Learn More..

Curious George Puzzle - wooden

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 739
Available: Yes

Curious George displays a number of emotions with these puzzle pieces.Includes 12 puzzle pieces and a wooden box with lid. 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..

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..

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..