Skill areas include: visual attention, hand-eye coordination and precision finger skills. The texture of the two sides also has a nice tactile sensory feel.
Scented markers are always popular with my students. The scents are strong and the markers work well.
These toys stretch, bend and have flashing lights in the middle giving them visual, tactile and auditory input for sensory seeking children.
These fidgets provide visual and tactile input and are fairly entertaining. They also work on pincer grasp as you have to pinch the sides to activate the glitter.
Whoever came up with these fidget spinners is a genius. The do come apart and can be put back together (not sure if they are supposed to) so they are not suitable for kids who put things in their mouths. Other than that pretty fun.
I think the sound of stretchy tubes is what makes them so interesting to kids. Simple and always entertaining.
These fidget balls are small but they have a great squeeze texture and a hard to put down. These come in a 6 pack of the small sized balls that make more discreet desk fidgets.
These are super entertaining, so much so that I use them as a reward and for free time as they can distract from work. They are magnetic so you can connect them together to build other things.
These are super entertaining (they light up), so much so that I use them as a reward and for free time as they can distract from work. They are magnetic so you can connect them together to build other things.
I like these sensory brushes because they don't have a sponge on the top which makes them easier to clean. I use them as a choice for students to use for self-regulation.
All the stuff you need for an easy to use and store sensory bin. Comes with space themed toys, tongs, a scoop all in a "space rocks" filler material. Has small parts so may not be appropriate for all students.
Kinetic sand is fun because it doesn't dry out. The set comes with a beach theme base and sculpting molds.
This fidget has a stiffer "squish" allowing some good pressure input. These are very durable and tolerate heavy squeezing and pulling.
These bendy sensory fidgets have six different textured strings and you can bend them into different shapes. They make a quiet desk fidget or work well in a calming corner.
"Slap on" bracelet fidgets with 6 different textures make a discrete and quiet desk fidget. These are easy to clean and store. I really like how they feel.
These chewy fidgets each have three different textures. They are easy to hold and easy to clean. Good for kids who are oral seeking and need to chew.
These chewy necklaces and bracelets stretch and also make great desk fidgets. There are no small parts and they are easy to clean.
These chewy necklaces are a little more "big kid" looking. They have a break away string that comes apart when you pull on it.
Pencil topper chewies. These are great because they are heavy duty and they are closed at the top, so saliva doesn't get in. These fit securely on the pencil and its good to have color choices.
For kids who need some deep pressure in their hands, this stretchy ball fidget is a good option. The balls are just hard enough to squeeze and pull. They are quiet and a good desk fidget.
Heavy duty textured desk stickers are great for kids who need to fidget while listening to instruction. You can use these on or under the desk. Easy to clean.
These grip strength trainers make a fantastic fidget. Each ring is made of very durable material and comes in three different resistances which provide deep pressure with every squeeze.
These soft pillows have gentle vibration to help soothe and calm. The make a great calming corner item.
This pack of sensory fidgets comes with 18 pieces that all have very different textures. They are durable and easy to clean. They work well as a quiet desk fidget.
These bracelets are stretchy are squishy, bumpy and stretchy. They are quiet and low profile making them a great classroom desk or calming corner fidget.
These are small, textured magnetic fidgets that when you put them back to back and rub them together for movement and sensory input. Small, quiet and low distraction makes them a perfect desk fidget.
These bendy sensory fidgets have six different textured strings and you can bend them into different shapes. They make a quiet desk fidget or work well in a calming corner.
