Sensory Stuff Under $20
One of the most important parts of sensory therapy is the use of sensory tools and toys. These tools are specially designed to engage the senses and provide a variety of sensory experiences. The cost of these tools can be a barrier for many families needing sensory tools for their children. I wanted to write about some affordable sensory tools and toys that can help children get the most out of their therapy.
Sensory bins are a fun and affordable way to engage children in sensory play. They can be filled with a variety of materials such as rice, beans, sand, or water, along with small toys or objects for children to explore. Sensory bins provide a tactile experience and can also help with fine motor skills. You can easily create your own sensory bin with items you may already have at home.
Chewelry is a type of jewelry for children to chew on. It is often used for children who have a strong need to chew or bite on objects. Chewelry comes in various shapes and sizes and is made from non-toxic materials. It is an affordable and discreet way to provide sensory input for children who need it.
Therapy putty is a moldable substance designed to strengthen hand muscles and improve fine motor skills. It comes in different resistance levels and can be used for a variety of activities such as squeezing, stretching, and rolling. Therapy putty is relatively inexpensive and can be found in most toy or therapy supply stores.
Sensory brushes are used to provide deep pressure stimulation (Wilbarger brushing) and can be helpful for children who are sensitive to touch. (tactile defensiveness) They are often used in sensory occupational therapy to help children with sensory processing tactile dysfunction. Sensory brushes are affordable and can be found in most therapy supply stores.
Sensory tools and toys do not have to be expensive to be effective. There are many affordable options available that can provide children with the sensory input they need to thrive. I have noticed over the years that the dollar stores also carry more affordable sensory tools too. It is important to remember that every child is different, and what works for one child may not work for another.
This wobble cushion or stability cushion is an ideal tool for improving balance and posture, Coordination and Flexibility. It is good for active sitting, muscle strengthening, joint stabilization.
The cushion also serves as a good Wiggle Seat for kids. It becomes popular with teachers and parents alike to calm the hyperactive child. Many parents have found wiggle seats to be a life saver during dinner and homework time. While teachers love them for the calming effect they can have on children, many even report improved behavior for ADHD and autistic children.
Munchables Dog Tags are a discreet option for older children. These chewy tags feature a raised border with writing on one side and a raised star design on the opposite side. Each order comes as pictured with two tags strung on one cord. These are ideal for mild-moderate chewers.
Munchables sensory chew necklaces, bracelets, zipper pulls and pencils toppers offer a stylish solution for chewed shirts, pencils and fingers. We’ve poured our hearts into creating the highest-quality, most stylish chewable jewelry available.
This peanut shaped balance ball is a fun way to encourage kids to build a healthy posture and improve balance. The constant ball moves increase blood flow and help children get the 'wiggles out', leading to better focus.
This ball also offers more stability than traditional balance balls because of the unique cradling shape.
Encourages kids to build a healthy posture and improve balance and blood flow
Fun way to get the "wiggles out"
More stability than traditional balance balls
Unique design cradles the body
Lil Rinser is a water tight, form fitting solution for keeping soap, water and shampoo out of a young child's eyes, ears and mouth
A convenient and comfortable soft grip handle allows parents to hold the Lil Rinser in place
A soft rubber lip fits snuggly to the forehead, acting as a baby bath visor, preventing water from getting in eyes.
The easy grip handle allows you to hold the waterfall rinser in one hand and baby in the other.
Moby baby bath cup is dishwasher-safe and mold- and mildew-resistant
Perfect for sitting, playing, or improving stability and balance through exercise, this child-sized 45cm balance ball is an essential for active, high-energy kids as it reduces restlessness and fidgeting while promoting a healthy posture and getting the 'wiggles out'. When used as a seat or desk chair, the exercise ball promotes constant movement that increases blood flow to the brain, leading to better focus and concentration in class or at home.
Yoga Spinner is a delightful introduction to yoga that encourages teamwork and healthy physical activity. Give the spinner a whirl and perform the pose on the corresponding Yoga Pose Card. If you can hold the pose for 10 seconds, you keep the card, and the first player to collect a card in each color wins! You'll need a little luck and teamwork, and a bit more flexibility and balance to win this entertaining yoga game.
Comes with blue, pink, green and purple, 4 colors for your fun and play. It will become a new color if you mix up the 4 colors together. This fluffy slime is incredibly satisfying to play with - squeeze it, twist it, smash it or create arts with it, super soft and stretchy, wonderful stress and anxiety reducer
Absolutely Safe Slime for Kids and Adults. ASTM certified, completely safe for children. Cannot be eaten, not for too small kids
Hand-Eye Coordination
Visual Sensory Development
Auditory Sensory Development
Operating on a multisensory level, this versatile battery-operated kids' microphone with
multicolor flashing light and rattle (and battery conveniently included) is guaranteed to
provide hours of pleasure and fun.
At the same time, it encourages the development of free expression through speech and
Wonderful tools for oral motor stimulation and desensitization.
Offers valuable sensory input
Provides calming benefits for a sensory diet.
Item not refundable
Latex free
Get back to basics with this classic lacing toy that inspires learning, creativity, & fine motor skill development. The large, chunky plastic beads and easy to handle strings are blazing with color — and just right for curious little hands!
Ease reading, speech, comprehension and pronunciation challenges with the Toobaloo. Created by a teacher, the Toobaloo is an educational tool designed to provide auditory feedback which helps children learn to read, increase fluency and comprehension and meet special needs such as autism, APD, stuttering and dyslexia.
The night light is ideal for a baby's or kid's bedroom. The Relaxing Sky Starlight Projector Pot is an innovative light that projects star light and moonlight around a room, thereby transforming the room into a relaxing sky-like environment at night.
Button A - Press this button to control the white hard light.
Button B - Press this button to change the light color conversion.
Button C - Press this button to control the rotation mode.
2-Pack Original Monkey Fidget Star Kid Sensory Toys to Help Calm & Focus - 3D Star Shaped Fidget Toys for Stress Relief in Children - Multi-Color Fidget Toy Pack for Mesmerizing Hours of Fun
Stop Your Kid From Monkeying Around – Our fidget pack is for children who need a little distraction to help channel their energy. The bright blue and yellow colors of this fidget set will help stimulate their creativity while providing tactile fun
Stress-Relieving 2 Pack – These mesmerizing anxiety relief toys will help keep your child calm and focused. With a fidget pack of 2, keep one at school and one at home. Create stationary stars or move them into fascinating telescope positions