Cash, 3 years old, OH

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Cash is a sweet, playful, and energetic young boy who loves Paw Patrol and active, hands-on play. As a child on the autism spectrum, he thrives in environments with clear routines, positive encouragement, and engaging activities that foster his personal growth. Cash and his family are currently navigating a major life transition after recently moving into a family shelter. Despite these big changes, Cash remains enthusiastic about learning, exploring the world around him, and building new developmental skills every day.

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.