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What Is Play Therapy?
Play therapy is a form of therapy that allows children to express thoughts, experiences, and emotions through play rather than words. Using toys, figures, art, and creative materials, therapists can help children process experiences and gain insight into feelings and behaviors. Whether you’re a clinician, counselor, or student learning the basics, understanding play therapy begins with learning how to use toys as tools for communication and healing.
What Do You Need to Start a Play Therapy Room?
Putting together your play therapy room doesn’t have to be overwhelming. The goal is to provide a variety of materials that represent real life and give opportunities for open-ended imagination play and expression. Here is a list of the core categories that most therapists include:
- Sand tray and miniatures: A foundational element for symbolic expression and storytelling. See our Sand Tray Starter Kits for complete sets.
- Puppets: Useful for role play, and helping children externalize feelings by "speaking through" the puppet. Explore our Puppet Collection
- Games: Therapeutic board and card games help build coping skills, emotional regulation, and self-esteem. Browse Therapy Games
- Art supplies: Drawing, painting, and clay activities foster expression and problem-solving.
- Books: Story-based resources to reinforce sessions and help children understand emotions, trauma, and life transitions. See our Play Therapy Books
If you're putting together a kit from scratch, our Toy Starter Kits and Sand Tray Starter Kits make it easy to set up your first room or mobile practice with the most important essentials all in one place.
How to Choose the Right Play Therapy Materials
When selecting materials, consider your space, your clientele, and the types of sessions you’ll conduct.
- Private practice or clinic: Include a wide range of figures, emotion-focused games, and expressive art tools to meet diverse needs.
- Portable therapy: Choose compact tools such as portable sand trays, card games, and lightweight puppets for easy transport. Check out our Portable Play section for smaller-sized items that pack a lot of punch in a small package.
- Specialized settings: For trauma or grief work, select books and games that support emotional safety and coping.
Building your play therapy collection is a gradual process. Start with the essentials and add more specialized tools as your needs and experience grows.
Building Confidence as a New Play Therapist
Getting started in play therapy is about more than collecting toys, it’s about creating an environment of trust and safety where healing through play can occur. Start small, learn from each session, and gradually expand your toolkit as you discover what resonates most with your clients.
Browse our full line of play therapy resources, from complete room kits to training materials, and build your room with confidence.