I just discovered something.  Companies that sell products to make daily life more “accessible” for those with disabilities have certain products that could also be useful for young children. 

For instance, they sell talking watches.  A talking watch could be a really cool tool for teaching a child to tell time.  (They’re not cheap watches, though – although not super-expensive, either – so I wouldn’t recommend them for a child who’s prone to losing things.)  They have a talking Bible, too.  It’s pretty pricey, but if you have several children who will use it, it could be a good way to allow them to have their own “quiet time” with the Lord.  (The GoBible is similar; it’s an mp3-formatted Bible, easily searchable.)

Zippering aids and velcro belts can make independent dressing easier for those who haven’t yet developed a lot of manual dexterity, or have arms that are just plain too short for reaching where they want to reach.  A playing card holder can allow young ones to join the family for games (without spilling cards everywhere and giving everyone else a peek!).

Other ideas present themselves, as well, when you begin to browse.  I just thought I’d pass this on, because I’d never thought of such a place as a resource for children’s products before. 🙂  Maybe someone else can use some of these ideas, too.