The friend every child wants, Echo Elephant is a delight for the senses! Buddy’s oversized eyes and friendly smile will easily capture and hold a child’s attention, while his high contrast colors are appealing even to children with low vision.Developmental BenefitsFine Motor SkillsVisual StimulationTactile StimulationTactile DiscriminationAuditory StimulationMemory and RecallOral StimulationHand/Eye CoordinationSocial EngagementCognitive DevelopmentPlay IdeasSet the Scene - Write a script, share a story or draw a picture about what Echo did that day teaching kids about self-expression and promoting creativity.Storytime - Read a story and make Echo e a character from the story. Change voices for the character Echo is reading too! Reading aloud promotes language skills and bonding.Arts & Crafts - Get crafty and create a puppet friend for Echo out of fabric, popsicle sticks or socks along with other craft supplies.Cardboard Condo - Use a large cardboard box to create a fun house for Buddy Dog or a theatre for Echo. Kids can color and decorate while caregivers do the cutting!