Highlighting Materials
These materials are used to highlight/enhance certain areas on toys, making them easier to locate. Change the appearance or feel of the toy pieces. Try highlighting certain areas or masking others. They help to simplify toy design and facilitate independent play by children.
• Tape: painters, colored vinyl, colored masking tape
• Colored Velcro tape
• Wikki sticks
• Glued yarn, colored glue
• Black or contrasting color cloth for masking; cardboard templates, etc.
For more ideas on adapting play, check out the Let’s Play Project.