For a Calmer Classroom
Sensory tools can give children simple, appropriate ways to meet movement, touch, chewing, and sound needs throughout the day. Items such as fidgets, chewable tools, tactile materials, calming objects, resistance supports, and noise-reducing headphones can help some children focus, regulate, and participate more comfortably. The goal is to offer purposeful choices and observe which tools are actually helpful for each child.
Fidget Tools
Pop-its, stress balls, tangle toys, textured rings, putty, squeeze toys
Chewable Tools
chew necklaces, chewable pencil toppers, silicone chew tools
Tactile Tools
textured fabric squares, sensory brushes, soft spiky balls, textured strips, small sensory stones
Handheld Calming Tools
glitter bottles, liquid motion timers, breathing balls, small weighted lap animals
Movement & Resistance Tools
therapy bands on chair legs, resistance bands, hand exercisers, small weighted items
Noise & Focus Supports
noise-reducing headphones or earmuffs