Creating an inventor’s box does not have to be expensive. Add a variety of household items into a container of your choice. Encourage your child to create/invent something with the items inside of the box and share their creativity with you!

• If possible, limit background noise & distractions
• Use modified or flexible seating
• Place activity items on an anti-slip mat or in a container or tray
• Place objects within reach

• Have child’s assistive technology ready and available, including augmentative & alternative communication (AAC) device and/or power wheelchair
• Have materials in various sizes, textures, and colors

• Use a variety of methods of communication (e.g., sign language, gestures) to meaningfully engage children
• Provide a prompt, these can be verbal and/or visual cues, if struggling with an idea of what to build (see following page for ideas)