If you’re a school-based play therapist, in-home clinician, or anyone who’s ever worked out of a shared office, you know the struggle: limited space, constant transitions, and super quick turnaround time between sessions.

Luckily, you don’t need a full playroom to do meaningful, creative work. Over time, I’ve found items that are quick and easy to clean-up, easy to transport, and make a big difference in fostering the healing work that our kiddos do through play.

Here are five of my go-to favorites for a portable or limited space play kit that actually works in the real world.

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