Haylo The Horse
Developing social skills instructional materials
PEP policy guidance
A deterministic result from the reviewed 2026–27 rule pack. It is guidance, not a funding guarantee.
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
- Evidence level
- Official general rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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PEP-2026-27-GENERAL-OFFICIAL-VERIFICATION
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Product description
<p>This lovable horse is more than a plush toy—it’s a gentle, reassuring companion designed to help young children navigate big emotions like anger, sadness, anxiety, or overwhelm. When feelings arise, Haylo offers comfort, connection, and a positive path forward through a simple token-based encouragement system. How it works: Haylo becomes a child’s emotional support buddy. Adults use Haylo and the accompanying story to help children name feelings, practice calming strategies, and talk through emotions in a safe, non-confrontational way. Each time a child uses a coping skill or expresses emotions appropriately, they earn a token to place in Haylo’s pouch, reinforcing growth through encouragement rather than pressure. The included story featuring Haylo and Hayzel reflects real-life emotional experiences and opens the door for meaningful conversations about healthy responses. Why it works: it creates emotional safety through comfort and play, reduces power struggles, teaches children to recognize and label feelings, reinforces calming skills with positive feedback, and builds confidence through small daily successes. The system focuses on connection and encouragement instead of correction. Why families love it: children connect naturally with the soft companion during difficult moments, while adults appreciate a calm, practical tool that reduces conflict and supports consistent routines like after school, transitions, or bedtime. Contents include Haylo the Horse plush with pouch, Haylo Lends a Helping Hoof book, and tokens for positive reinforcement. Ages 3+.</p>
Source evidence
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- Catalog
- FES-UA_NationalAutismResources
- Source type
- Search
- Link status
- Stepup product link
- Enrichment confidence
- Unknown
Official policy source
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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