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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This is a great list! I would love to have them all, but the cuddle ball sounds so great. My kiddo loves to snuggle and hug things to calm down so this sounds right up our alley!
The cuddle ball looks amazing. I have never seen one before. I would love to have any of these to use with my class.
All of these resources would be great in my Counseling tool kit and classroom.
The Sensory Bean Bags and Sensory Tubes look like they would travel well. I’ll be putting them on the kids wish list.
This is just wonderful! Thanks for sharing such awesome ideas. I would like to win the sensory tubes. 🙂 I do like the idea of the cuddle ball pillow for parents to use at home.
I have been searching for the best sensory/calming things out there. This post is SO HELPFUL! I have a very small class, but half of them have anxiety or some other emotional struggle. Calming resources are their go-to on a daily basis. Thank you!
I would love either the sensory tubes of the cuddle ball
These all look great! I would love the breathing sphere the most I think!
I think the tubes would be very helpful!
I would love the sensory tubes!
I’d love to win the calming cuddle ball!