Sensational Gifts for the Fidgety and Fickle highlights products I personally consider suited for kids with sensory processing disorders (SPD), or who may live with ADD or ADHD. I’m not an OT, I’m just a mom of a sensational kiddo.
39 & 40 – Yvolution scooters: Do you know a child who loves to spin and bounce? What about one who is leery of swinging or climbing? All of those have to do with the vestibular system, which is centered in the inner ear and has to do with balance and movement. 39. Y-Flyer – The…
Fidgets can be a very useful tool, and these days there are plenty to choose from. I have found there is call for both the simple, and the complex activities to be standing by for those with busy hands. 1. Metal Chucks – Thumb Chucks from Zing’s EDP line – Newest edition of Thumb Chucks now come…
Building healthy habits takes time, and can be boring. Especially for kids, the more fun, the more likely they are to stick with it. These products all bring fresh perspective and a fun new spin. 28. Kudo Banz – Kudo Banz is easy-to-use and effective positive parenting tool meets wearable sticker chart meets collectable charm…
There comes a point in every day when we all want to curl up and chill out. Having any or all of these around to cuddle would be seriously comforting. 23. Squishmallows – Have you ever dreamed about hugging a cloud? That’s what Squishmallows feel like. They are uber soft and squishy, and super cute.…
18. Tiny Wubble Brite – Wubbles are the amazing bubble balls, and I favor the small ones with the LED lights. So much sensory fun packed into a simple toy. 19. Playbrites – What would happen if you mixed a potato head with a light up toy? Playbrites. Each one lights up in six colors. There are…
Playing dress-up and building play forts, the very basics of dramatic play. Having easy-to-assemble materials and fabrics that are non-irritating keep the drama llamas at bay. 15. Antsy Pants is a system for building forts, tents, playhouses, farm stands, etc that is as easy to take apart and put away as it is to put…
34. Magnaflex – Made from a high-quality, flexible material, with strong magnets inside, these pieces are able to not only stack and “zip” together, but also bend and flex into interesting 2D and 3D creations. The magnetic pieces are brightly colored, and additional b&w pieces can be used as connectors, and add structure and detail.…
There is something physically rewarding in opening a package, isn’t there? Blind bags and collectable packs offer the same satisfaction to children of all ages! These five collectables have an extra bonus level of sensory play. Any and all of these are great to have on hand for the next time you’re dining out or need…
Most kids have mastered how to swipe a screen before they begin wiping anything at all. If your kiddo is longing for screen time, and you are longing to make tech time about learning, here’s a few of my favorites. Each of these toys transforms screen time into a multi-sensory STEM/STEAM activities. 11. Zing #Stikbot…
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