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Red ride-on car with a permanent floor board, seat belt and steering wheel. Under hood storage compartment gives space for small take-alongs. Cup holders for the child and caregiver are provided as is a fold-down parent-assist handle. The handle can be secured for transport.
Approx. Price: $59.99 Box Age Range: 1+ yrs # of Pieces: 1 Washability: Surface Wipe Storability: Bulky Directions: Simple Play Locations: Outdoor Adjustability: Strap Levels of Play: One Level Batteries: None needed
Durable
High Contrasting Colors
Visually Stimulating
Large Openings
Open-ended
Provides Pretend Play Opportunities
Easy to Grasp/Hold
One-Piece Unit
Simple
Fosters Imagination/Promotes Creativity
Developmental processes promoted
Visual Attention
Visual Processing
Memory and Recall
Cause and Effect
Action Concepts e.g. In/Out, Push/Pull, On/Off, Go/Stop
Children with sensory difficulties, who experience anxiety in social interactions may be more comfortable and less vulnerable in this car because it can give some physical boundaries around their personal space.
Vision and hearing are not required if riding in the car.
The steering wheel may keep a child’s hands busy and may help reduce self-stimulatory behaviors.
The car is bright red and highly contrasts the black of the steering wheel.
Skills
Children can learn directionality-right, left, forward, etc. as the car is pushed around.
Play Ideas
Talk about everything you and the child are doing to reinforce communication and increase an awareness of the surroundings.
Adaptation Ideas
Add tactile interest such as fabrics or stickers to the steering wheel.
The toy is sturdy and low to the ground so that a child with physical challenges does not become overly anxious about safety and position.
The car promotes open ended imaginative play.
This ride-on car has a high back, support sides and a seat belt.
The foot rests are divided in half with a raised center console. This can help children keep their legs separated if they tend to scissor cross.
Holding the steering wheel with both hands can help a child stabilize himself while riding in the car.
The sides are widely open allowing for easy access. This is particularly helpful for children who wear orthotics.
Skills
Eye-hand coordination is practiced as children beep the horn or turn the steering wheel.
Children can learn directionality-right, left, forward, etc. as the car is pushed around.
Bilateral coordination is used as children hold the steering wheel with both hands and “drive”.
Core strength and control are enhanced as children sit upright in the car.
If child pushes the car motor planning, coordinated movement and weight shifting is developed.
Motor planning can be heightened as children work on getting in and sitting down and getting out and standing up.
The steering wheel can help support midline play.
Play Ideas
Roll a child over different surfaces such as grass, gravel, carpet to help them practice balance reactions.
Adaptation Ideas
Place a piece of non-skid material, such as rubber shelf liner, on the seat of the toy to help a child maintain an upright position and not slip down on the seat.
Roll up small towels or blankets and place them on the sides of the child to provide extra support when sitting in the car.
Children with communication difficulties can enjoy this toy without fear of failure.
The Tikes Mobile can be incorporated in open-ended creative play. The child can express some of their ideas feelings as they ride.
The car provides opportunities for pretend play which is an important stimulator for language.
The play with this toy does not have a specific duration, enabling children to play at their own pace and as their attention span permits.
Skills
Children can learn directionality-right, left, forward, etc. as the car is pushed around.
The car promotes open ended imaginative play.
Play Ideas
Have children take their favorite stuffed animal for a ride in the car. Encourage them to talk to their stuffed animal.
While riding in the car, adult can role model making fun sounds such as a car, train, ambulance or boat. Encourage the child to join in.
Sing songs as you move the Tikes Mobile. When you stop, stop singing. The child then must sing again to have you move forward.
To encourage two kids to play together, have them take turns driving and riding the car. Make sure they use language such as, “My turn,” and “Turn right.”
Adaptation Ideas
Use picture communication symbols for “stop/go,” “I want in/I want out,” “faster/slower,” and “This is fun.” This can give the child some control over the activity.
The Tikes Mobile is very concrete in its use so children with a wide range of cognitive abilities can understand and enjoy it.
The play with this toy does not have a specific duration, enabling children to play at their own pace and as their attention span permits.
Skills
Eye-hand coordination is practiced as children beep the horn or turn the steering wheel.
Children can learn directionality-right, left, forward, etc. as the car is pushed around.
The car promotes open ended imaginative play.
The horn can help children learn about cause and effect actions.
Play Ideas
While driving the car, use this opportunity to introduce concepts such as in/out, fast/slow, stop/go, over/under. Go under a tree branch, over the grass and drive fast!
While riding in the car use the opportunity to talk with the child about things you see and hear to help build language.
