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Sensory toys from Target to help kids' emotional regulation
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items Sensory toys can be a god send to help kids emotionally regulate and calm down. These are my top picks from target so they're all easy to get ahold and ready to help you get a calmer home.
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Fidgets
Recognising emotions
Calm Corner
Breathing
Fidgets
Hands-on sensory toys that give busy fingers something soothing to focus on during moments of overwhelm or restlessness.
Can be good for fine motor skills but they are great for focus and keeping little fingers occupied
Sensory Disc & Fidget Toys | Stress Relief & Calming
Sit n Spins are great for kids to get a bit of energy out and help them figure out where their body is in the space, very helpful when they're getting overwhelmed and need to move
B. toys Spinning Activity Toy - Twirly Time: Sensory, Fine Motor Skills, Baby Learning Toy
Great visual input that the child can influence by turning, rolling or shaking and focusing on the tube can provide the sensory stimulation some need to calm down
Joyfy 4-Pack Sensory Fidget Tubes for Kids – Stress Relief Toys for Autism, Classroom Calm Down Corner, Speech Therapy, School Gifts for Toddlers
Who doesn't love a fidget spinner, and these ones are extra sweet with cute little bugs on them. They're perfect for car windows but you could use them in the bath or a calm corner too!
Suction Cup Spinner Toys for Toddlers, Suction Cup Fidget Spinner Bath Toys, Spinning Top Baby Sensory Toys for Toddlers 1-3 Boys Girls, Baby Spin Toy
Rain shakers can provide soothing audio input, they make a lovely sound which helps calm my little boy down and he likes that he's in control and can make it louder by shaking it more!
Rainsticks : Classroom & Kids' Instruments
Stretchy, squeezy and smushable toys are great when kids feelings are out of whack to bring them back to themselves. And this carrot is a super cute addition, especially for Easter
Sunny Days Squeezy Carrot
Recognising emotions
Great little set, the book walks you through different emotions and they have physical little representations of different feelings which is so helpful when kids are figuring out how they feel
A Little Spot of Feelings 9 Plush Toys with Activity Book Box Set - by Diane Alber (Paperback)
I tried printable versions of these but magnets are so much better you can go through the emotions when the kids are calm or they can show you how they're feeling in the moment
Janod Magnetic Emotions Recognition Set
Calm Corner
Having a dedicated safe space where your child can go to calm down or regulate themselves can be very helpful and can become a routine for them, helping them to calm down quicker and easier
The predictable patterns of lights moving is very calming and can be a nice visual stim
Star Projectors Mini 4K & Galaxy Projectors
A calm corner wouldn't be complete without a comfy chair to calm down in. Break bag chairs are perfect as you can sink into them a little and get that deep pressure
Pillowfort Bean Bag Chairs for Kids
Find a nice cozy blanket too, focusing on whichever texture your child is drawn to, they can feel like a hug and do wonders to help a child self regulate
Cosy Blankets | Soft, Reversible, Machine Washable Options
Breathing
These are a great help when practicing breathing, you can pull them out as you breathe in and pull it back together as you breathe out. The visual can make it easier to follow along for upset kids
Breathing Balls & Hoberman Sphere - Stress Relief Toys
Blowing bubbles is a great way to get a kid to focus on their breathing and these little tubes are great (we refill them) so not too much can be spilt at once!
6pk 4oz Bubble Wands - Sun Squad™: Easter Basket Stuffers for Kids