The Best Calm Down Toys
The holidays are an amazing time of year, but it’s also a stressful time! Teachers have the tricky job of keeping their students focused and learning, while there are added distractions and extra activities this time of year. Students may feel more anxious during this time of year, so having calm down toys available is so important!
The Best Calm Down Toys
Sensory Tubes
These are great for a mess-free sensory experience. It’s mesmorizing watching the sensory tubes! They are great for children who are anxious or upset.
This set comes with 4 tubes. Check them out here.
Breathing Sphere
This breathing sphere can be an anchor for mindful breathing to help children focus their thoughts or to calm them down.
Hold the ball in front of your belly and take a deep breath in while expanding the ball. Then exhale slowly while contracting the sphere.
This would be great in a calm down corner in a classroom or at home to relieve stress and anxiety. Check it out here for more details.
Sensory Bean Bags
Want a water bead experience without the mess? Try these sensory bean bags! These are great fidgets and are very soothing for children.
Check them out here!
Mindful Maze Set
I love these mindful mazes! Children trace their finger along the pattern while practicing different breathing strategies. The tactile nature is wonderful for grounding and helping to manage breaths.
This set comes with 6 boards and you can find them here.
Calming Cuddle Ball
This cuddle ball is great for providing comfort and is a great way to help kids calm themselves whenever they need it. It’s designed to give children a “hug” and soothes kids when thye slip in their arms and give it a squeeze. Check it out more here.
Stress Balls
Stress balls are a great way to help kids calm down, relax, and focus. Check them out here.
If you are a parent of a child with sensory needs, this time of year can be very hard and may lead to a sensory meltown. If you need tips for reducing meltdowns, make sure to check out my friend’s post HERE with 5 great ideas!
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I want to win the cuddle ball. They all look good though.
I would like the Calming Cuddle Ball
The bean bags are wonderful but eventually get a hole. The tubes are also good. I work with some pretty destructive kids so I don’t know how they will last but I hope we could use them for awhile…
I would love any of these, but I really like the Sensory Tubes. I have never seen some of these!
For me, I would love the cuddle ball, but my students would prefer the sensory tubes.
These are so cool! My AU students would love many of these
The sensory tubes would be great for my child!
I loves these! Definitely a sensory seeker myself so I’m sure my daughter will enjoy these ideas as well!
So many great ideas to try! I especially love the calming cuddle ball!
My kids would love the breathing sphere!!