Cash, 3 years old, OH | 2 DAYS WAITING

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Cash is a sweet and playful young boy who loves Paw Patrol and enjoys hands-on play. He is an autistic child who thrives with routine, encouragement, and engaging activities that support his development. Cash and his family have recently gone through a major transition. His mother made the brave decision to leave an abusive relationship, and the family is currently staying in a shelter with his siblings. Due to the sudden move, they were unable to bring many of their personal belongings. Cash is looking forward to starting school in the fall and continuing to grow and learn in a supportive environment. He is currently working on potty training and would benefit from tools that make this process fun and consistent.

Cash is an energetic and curious little boy who loves to learn through play. This year, his family made the thoughtful decision to delay his start in Head Start after recognizing that he would benefit from a little more time to build important developmental skills before entering the classroom. To help prepare him for school, Cash is wishing for a set of interactive learning games that make early learning exciting and engaging. Educational games that focus on colors, shapes, letters, numbers, matching, problem-solving, fine motor skills, and language development will give him opportunities to practice essential preschool skills while having fun. These hands-on activities will allow Cash to learn at his own pace in a positive, low-pressure environment, helping build his confidence and school readiness before he begins Head Start next year. This wish is about giving him the tools to continue growing, exploring, and developing through play so he can enter the classroom feeling prepared and excited to learn.