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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Thank you for the great ideas I always get from your blog posts! They help with my students and grandchildren, too!
Sensory Tubes
I love the bean bags!
I’ve never seen the cuddle ball! That looks like it might help my oldest =)
I love all these ideas! I think my favorite would have to be the cuddle ball, the sensory tubes and the breathing sphere. All great ideas and would really help my very spirited 8 year old daughter!
These are all so great! Thanks for sharing. I think the Calming Cuddle Ball would be amazing! 🙂
Great tools and quiet ones as well. I have a couple sensory rings that are great for older students. Always a great reminder of different tools out there.
I would love to win the Calming Cuddle Ball. It looks so soft and cozy!
I love these!
I especially love the Sensory Bean Bags, Calming Cuddle Ball, and the Stress Balls.
It’s so important to offer different options for calming children!
I have never seen the wrapped ball! This would be great for some of my kiddos!