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Helpful sensory toys/tools for kids from an OT student's perspective
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As an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student who has working with kids of all ages and abilities, here are some toy and tool recommendations I have for children with sensory needs that also promote creativity, learning, and other skills crucial for de...
 
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Great for kids of all ages to explore and play
Kids Sensory Bin: Construction Zone Playset
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Good for teaching feelings, emotion regulation, and visual tracking
Hand2Mind Express Your Feelings Bottles
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Sensory toy and hand fidget
NeeDoh Nice Cube
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Stretchy fidget that provides stress relief + tactile stimulation
6ct Stretchy Multi-Colored Toy Noodles
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Often has calming effect on kids and vibration helps kids develop sensory awareness
TalkTools Jiggler Oral Facial Massager Set
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Animal friends make this tool a kid favorite!
TalkTools Jiggler Oral Sensory Massage Set
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Multi-sensory play that promotes creative learning
BUNMO Pop Tubes - Sensory Toys
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Calming activity that enhances fine motor skills
Therapy Putty with 10 Charms – (Sea Set) Soft Strength
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Squishy, ouch-free Lego blocks provide sensory and tactile fun + easy to clean
Goliath Jelly Blox Creative Kit - 20 Blocks
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Keeps kids busy for hours + promotes hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, concentration skills
Crocodile Busy Board, Sensory Activity Wall
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Does not dry out + easier to clean up compared to regular sand
Kinetic Sand, 3lbs Beach Play Sand, Moldable Sensory Toys for Kids
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Comes with tools to create sweet treats!
Kinetic Sand Scents Ice Cream Treats
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Visually stimulating and has calming effect on children when lights turned off
Galaxy Star Projector with Remote Control
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Compact creativity and great for travel
Wikki Stix for Doodlers - Pack of 24
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Great sensory tool for learning and teaching fine motor skills
Magnetic Color & Number Maze Toy Board
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Sensory stacking puzzle is visually appealing and helps with grasp
Shape Sorter Wooden Toys
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This sensory bin is great for indoor or outdoor use in the summer
Ocean & Sand Sensory Bin with Lid, 42 Pcs
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Promotes creativity and provides unique tactile stimulation (can also put toys in instead of hands to explore more)
3D Pin Art Sensory Toy Rainbow Fidget
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A little more on the pricey side but this screen-free listening experience is a kid favorite and provides auditory sensory input
Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set
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Provides sensory input and helps children build finger strength
Inner-Active Play Therapy Putty with Charms
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Wiggle seat is a great flexible seating option that allows children to move around and get proprioceptive input
Trideer Wobble Cushion with Inflation Pump
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Gentle rocking motion is great for kids who need more sensory stimulation to focus
Simplay3 Two Sided Rock Wobble Disk Dome
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Absolutely worth the price, great alternative to weighted vest and the pressure feels like a big hug
SmartKnitKIDS Compresso-T Sensory Undershirt
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Calming fidget and great for learning color sorting skills
Color Sorting Sensory Toy
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Different textures make a great sensory fidget toy and teaches social emotional regulation for kids
LESONG Social Emotional Feelings Sensory Toys
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Good alternative to sand for sensory needs
Impresa Monkey Foam 5 Giant Blocks
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Easy to use, prevents inhalation of bubble solution (bubbles = sensory heaven)
Uncle Bubble Blower for Kids and Toddlers
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Fun bubble sensory activity for kids
Snail Bubble Mower Toy for Kids
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Great product to have bubbles without much effort
Getatoy Frog Bubble Machine Toy
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Provides motor input, have found helpful for kids with ADHD
21" L × 19" W Large Size Sensory Spinning Chair
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Great for body coordination and non-slip!
Balance stepping stones for kids
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Various texture and scents
Play-Doh 6 Variety Compounds Pack
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Lots of fun for kids and provides cuddles + motor input
Satisure Sensory Swing
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Sensory fishing game that promotes learning and fine motor skills!
Magnetic Wooden Fishing Game Toy
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Popping sound, squishy, promotes grasp and pull
Squigz - Starter Set
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Learning toy that is great for fine motor skills
Wooden Beaded Toy - Sorting, Stacking, STEM
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So helpful for emotion regulation and creativity
Big Feelings Pineapple Deluxe Set - Fine Motor & Social Skills
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Reusable and fun sensory learning tool
Hand2mind Letter Tracing Sensory Pad
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Sensory oral motor tool
Textured Grabber Sensory Chew
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