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Kelly Chenot
Sensational Toys For Sensational Kids
Fun and engaging gifts with dual purpose - to help a child with SPD self regulate and for all kids to just be a kid and have fun. A lot of these gifts are toys, games and activities, I enjoyed myself as a child, showing that they will stand the test of time! Some of these will engage a kid for hrs while improving gross motor skills, balance and all provide all over fun. Others will help strengthen fine motor skills, and provide tactile stimulation, giving you and your child fun activities to enjoy together. These are toys for fun and providing activities to strengthen a child's abilities.
14 Gift Ideas for boys and girls
Who like trampoline, legos, fishes, bike, robot, wikki stix, toy vaccuum
Recommended for Age(s): 3 - adult
Snap Blocks with Building Base
Snap Blocks are part of my sons therapy that helps his fine motor skills that he really enjoys. He sees what he wants to build and puts together the pieces together by himself. He also had these at his preschool and all the children enjoyed playing with them.
Brazilian Cotton Fabric Hammock Chair with Fringe | www.hammocks.com
Swing Chairs are a great way to relax for the whole family, but are perfect to give a child with sensory issues the deep pressure cuddling feeling they crave. This Hammock swing chair has comfortable fabric to give your child the feeling of being hugged all over.
Just Like Home Dirt Devil Junior Upright Vacuum
My son loves his little vacuum! It looks just like Moms and he loves to vacuum with me. The toy vacuum has lights and sounds which allow my son to deal with his sensitivities to sound. Kids will all enjoy doing it themselves, and being just like Mom.
Walmart: Step2 Shady Oasis Sand & Water Table
Step2 Shady Oasis Sand & Water Table, allows kids with SPD to improve tactile toleration, and all children to have a ball getting wet and messy. Step 2 products are consistently high quality and durable. Two things my son loves almost as much as Firetrucks and Pirates, are sand and water, so this allows us to bring the beach home.
Big Count Box: 468 Wikki Stix in 13 colors
These creative craft sticks are big fun for all kids but especially for kids with SPD. My son loves to touch, twist and mold these into different creations. The tactile input is great for him and as a Mom I love that he can put his imagination to use for long enough for me to get dinner on the table!
Alex Monkey Balance Board
This toy is excellent for improving my sons balance and strengthening his core muscles while allowing him to get his energy out. It is fun for him even when it is raining out, he can still get exercise he needs and enjoy it too.
Crocodile Creek 7 inch Playball - Robots allover
A great way to burn off energy and have good old fashioned fun together. Throwing, catching and bouncing the ball help develop upper body strength, hand eye coordination while having fun. My son loves to try to keep the ball away from me and to run and tackle the ball on the field, it gives him the extra sensory input he is seeking in a healthy way that we can both enjoy together while blowing off a little steam.
Walmart: Huffy Disney Cars 16" Boys' Bike
My son absolutely adores his Cars bicycle. He got his big boy bike for his fourth b-day, and hopped right on it. Riding has improved his self confidence and is an excellent way to improve his balance. It is a great way to spend time together, get out enjoy the fresh air together and burn off that built up energy.
Playchest Games Go Fish
This game is an excellent way to have a great time as a family whle teaching valuable hand eye coordination, turn taking and patience to your child. My son loves to carry his fishing kit out to play with me, and loves it when mommie gets the old boot. We have a lot of laughs with this game.
Aladine Pirate Themed Rubber Stamps, Set of 15 Plus 1 Ink Pad
My son loves to use stamps and the pressure gives him needed stimulation to his joints. He loves to be able to see what he makes instantly and loves to show off his creations. Stamps are a sure way to get your kids creatively spending their time
LEGO Bricks & More Deluxe Brick Box 5508
Legos are an excellent toy for hours of fun while allowing your child to strengthen fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, cooperation and imaginative play skills. My son loves to build with me and we spend a lot of time enacting various scenes he makes up as we go along. If he is having a difficult day and cannot sit still legos give him something to focus on and to enjoy.
Play-Doh Fun Factory Deluxe Set
Play-Dough was one of my favorites when I was growing up it gives Moms, Dads and even Grampy's and your Kids a chance to just get silly and creative together. Squeezing, pressing, and using the molds give a child lots of tactile input which can help to calm even the most restless children. My son loves to makes snakes, to roll the dough and to squish it all together even with his tummy! I am always amazed when we clean up how much time has passed that he has sat so long in one spot!
Hide-Me Play Tent & Tunnel Combination
This tent and tunnel will provide hours of fun for your little one to burn off energy while engaging in much needed imaginative play. You can use it inside and outside it can take a bit of abuse. My son gets so excited when we set up his tent, he loves to hide inside the tunnel and pop out to surprise me. It also gives him a place to hide out when he needs some down time.
Pure Fun 38-Inch Mini TrampolineMini Rebounder Trampoline
A terrific way to harness boundless energy even on cold rainy days. My son loves the stimulation and the joy he gets out of his jump time!
