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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Hi from Texas,
Any one would be great. I do feel the cuddle ball would be a great item for our center. I have a child that we are trying everything to teach self sooth
These would be great to add to my quiet/calm down area. Thank you
I love that cuddle ball and I know my preschool students would love to cuddle with that for a quiet moment! I love the calm down ideas and they have given me some inspiration for times when I have students that need to calm themselves. Thanks!
These are all such great ideas! My almost 5 year old I think would benefit from the cuddle ball or the breathing sphere. I think my 1 1/2 year old would like the sensory tubes. I’ve never seen the mazes in those shapes I bet kids really enjoy them. I need to set up a calm down corner.
The breathing sphere
I love them all! 🙂
Those are all great! I would love the breathing sphere. This would be amazing to put in our calm down center!
Would love to win the sensory tubes for my kindergartner!
I think the breathing sphere is a really cool way for kids to visualize their breath and help them slow it down to calm themselves.
I love all of these! We would love to have the sensory tubes in our classroom.