Speech/Language

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.  

Danny and the Dinosaur

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 502
Available: Yes

One day Danny went to a museum where he sees the dinosaur. Learn More..


Memory Match Game - Monsters, Inc.

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 407
Available: Yes

The challenge is to remember and match the cards. Learn More..


See It Sign It

Age Group: Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 3
Available: Yes

Aids in language skills, matching skills, word recognition, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills. 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..


Don't Be Afraid Little Bear! Book

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 219
Available: Yes

This book has sliding panels that helps develop a child's fine motor skills along with a fun story line. Learn More..


Tapple

Age Group: Middle School to Adult
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 256
Available: Yes

A fast-paced word game for two to eight players aged 8 and above.Includes game unit, 36 game cards (in unit), instructions, and box. Learn More..


See and Spell

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 272
Available: Yes

This Melissa and Doug activity promotes fine motor skills and letter and word recognition. Learn More..


My First Signs - Book 1

Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 790
Available: Yes

Learning to sign seems to not only enhance communication skills but also speaking, spelling, and reading capabilities. Learn More..


The Socially Speaking Game

Age Group: Middle School to Adult
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 384
Available: Yes

Aims to encourage and reinforce effective social interactions and to improve self-esteem, listening skills, receptive and expressive language, and problem solving. Learn More..


Match It! - Rhyme

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 761
Available: Yes

This activity includes 60 puzzle pieces in a box. The two-piece puzzle help to build vocabulary while teaching and reinforcing rhyming skills. Learn More..


Hopping Frogs!

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 483
Available: Yes

This speech articulation game works on the sounds of P, B, T, D. K. G, and F. Learn More..


My Baby Can Talk - Sharing Signs

Age Group: Infant
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 17
Available: Yes

Basic signs are illustrated with pictures and written explanations in a book the baby and you can enjoy. Learn More..


Vtech Drop and Go Dump Truck

Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 112
Available: Yes

This truck has a hinged bucket and can be pushed and pulled. There are three colorful buttons that play melodies, teach tools and name colors. Drop rocks into the hole to learn numbers. Learn More..


Supermarket Bingo

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 250
Available: Yes

Aids in development of cognitive and life skills. Learn More..


Feelings Flashcards

Age Group: Early Elementary, Late Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 738
Available: Yes

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Pirate Talk

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 471
Available: Yes

This game is designed for 4 years and up. It helps with the development of receptive and expressive language skills through sentence repetition, answering questions, following directions, and categorizing. It also aids in the development of inferencing skills and pulls for social interaction. Learn More..


First Words Puzzle Cards

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 649
Available: Yes

This activity includes 156 puzzle pieces (78 2-piece puzzle cards) and 1 box. Children learn three topics including my house, animals and simple words with brightly illustrated picture puzzles. As children match pictures, they develop language skills, hand-eye coordination, and memory. These puzzles help children associate concepts, words, and pictures… Learn More..


Oral-Motor Exercises Board Game

Age Group: Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 475
Available: Yes

Your child will practice oral-motor exercises with this whimsical magnetic game. 15 different oral-motor exercises are included in this engaging game. Learn More..


My Baby Can Talk - First Signs Book

Age Group: Infant
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 15
Available: Yes

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Sign Language for Babies

Age Group: Infant
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 111
Available: Yes

There are 24 illustrated cards with a different word on each side. The set comes in a box along with an instruction booklet. Some of the cards are well worn.Signing together is a way to create fun and ease frustration for parent and baby. Learn More..


The Alphabet - Baby Einstein

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 184
Available: Yes

Letter recognition along with a colorful picture beginning with that letter. Learn More..


My Baby Can Talk - Exploring Signs Book

Age Group: Infant
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 16
Available: Yes

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Traveling Discovery Cards - Baby Einstein

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 183
Available: Yes

Letters of the alphabet with corresponding picture for visual recognition. Learn More..


Sing-a-Long Microphone

Age Group: Preschool, Early Elementary
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 619
Available: Yes

Your child will enjoy singing along with some well-known children's songs with this hand-held, battery-operated toy. Learn More..


ABC Picture Blocks

Age Group: Preschool
Location: Monterey
Toy ID: 484
Available: Yes

Promotes language and fine motor skills. These blocks have both an upper and lower case letters and pictures of words beginning with the letter on the each block. Learn More..