Toys That Develop Emotional Regulation

Horton Kindness Stress Balls

The Fun Express Horton Kindness Stress Balls are perfect little tools to help children embrace the values of kindness and friendship. With their vibrant colors and comforting squeeze, these stress balls not only provide a fun outlet for energy but also reinforce positive messages like 'Friend to the end' and 'Being nice starts with you. ' Ideal for classrooms or home environments, they nurture emotional regulation skills while encouraging gentle reminders about empathy and cooperation among peers. Preschool
Why we love it:
Horton Kindness Stress Balls, with their comforting squeeze and vibrant colors, turn managing feelings into a fun activity while inspiring kids to spread kindness like confetti.

Squeezy Animal Fun Balls

The Animal Foil Water Squeeze Balls are the perfect blend of sensory fun and stress relief for kids! Designed to captivate little ones with their vibrant colors and shiny foil, these squeeze balls help develop fine motor skills and provide a tactile experience that promotes focus during classroom breaks. Whether used as party favors or classroom distractions, they support emotional regulation and creativity in playful ways. Preschool
Why we love it:
Squeezy Animal Fun Balls feature vibrant colors and shiny foil that not only captivate little ones but also provide a fun way to practice emotional regulation during breaks.

Veteran Stress Balls for All Ages

The Veteran Stress Balls set provides twelve vibrant, squeezable stress balls that are perfect for both fun and relaxation. These hands-on toys will not only help children and adults manage stress but also promote tactile exploration and enhance fine motor skills through squeezing and rolling. Ideal for home or educational settings, they support emotional well-being while encouraging focus and calmness during learning sessions. 4+ years
Why we love it:
Veteran Stress Balls for All Ages includes twelve vibrant, squeezable stress balls that transform stress relief into a vibrant, fun way to enhance calmness and focus during learning.

Sparkle and Squeeze Glitter Stress Ball

The Power Your Fun Arggh Glitter Stress Ball is a delightful sensory experience that caters to both adults and kids. Designed to help vent stress and improve focus, this squishy fidget toy encourages hand and finger exercises while promoting calmness and concentration—making it an ideal choice for educators and parents seeking tools for emotional regulation and fine motor skill development. With its fun glittery design, it's not just a stress reliever; it also invites imaginative play and relaxation during study or playtime. 8+ years
Why we love it:
Sparkle and Squeeze Glitter Stress Ball features a delightful sensory experience that not only relieves stress but also encourages imaginative play during study or playtime.

Squish Up Learning with Wanda!

Squishmallows Official Kellytoy Plush 16" Wanda The Watermelon is not just a cuddly companion; it's an engaging tool for fostering social-emotional learning in children. With her fun personality, Wanda encourages imaginative play and can stimulate conversations about emotions, strategy games, and teamwork. Perfect for enhancing creativity and softening those tough moments, she makes learning as fun as a game of strategy, ensuring that kids hug their troubles away while developing vital life skills. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Squish Up Learning with Wanda! is a plush 16" watermelon that makes discussions about emotions feel like fun, helping kids turn hugs into valuable life lessons.

Snarky Sharky: Comfort Meets Creativity

The Manhattan Toy Snarky Sharky Velveteen Sea Life Toy Shark is not just a cuddly companion; it's a gateway to imaginative play and emotional well-being. This delightful shark, with its soft velvet-like fabric and charming design, encourages children to explore their creativity while promoting self-comforting skills that can provide reassurance during stressful moments. It's an excellent choice for parents and educators looking to support emotional development and imaginative narrative building through play. 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Snarky Sharky features soft velveteen fabric that provides a cozy, imaginative companion for kids to navigate their feelings and dive into creative storytelling adventures.

Dreamy Sleepy Eyes Owl Soother

The GUND Baby Sleepy Eyes Owl Bedtime Soother is a delightful companion designed for infants and toddlers. This plush owl not only provides soothing sounds and gentle lights to help babies drift off to dreamland, but it also fosters sensory development and routines. Parents will appreciate how this cuddly friend introduces calming bedtime rituals, giving both babies and caregivers a peaceful transition to sleep. 0-2 years
Why we love it:
Dreamy Sleepy Eyes Owl Soother provides gentle lights and soothing sounds, making bedtime a calming ritual that leaves both babies and parents ready for sweet dreams.

Minnie Mouse Nap Adventure Mat

The Disney Minnie Mouse Toddler Nap Mat with Built-in Pillow is a delightful way to make naptime an exciting experience for little learners. This nap mat not only features a beloved character but also promotes a sense of comfort and security to help develop children's independence and self-soothing skills. With its colorful design and multi-functional use, this mat encourages restful breaks that support overall emotional well-being, paving the way for better focus and engagement during playtime. 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Minnie Mouse Nap Adventure Mat features a built-in pillow, making naptime cozy and fun while helping kids learn to self-soothe and recharge for more playtime adventures.

Pluffle Mini: Sensory Play Experience

The Educational Insights Pluffle® Mini 8-Pack is an exciting, mess-free sensory adventure for kids aged 3 and up. By allowing children to explore its soft, fluffy texture, this sensory bin filler promotes fine motor skills, emotional regulation, and imaginative play, making it a favorite among parents and educators alike. Its vibrant colors and endless creativity invite little ones to mix, match, and discover, ensuring that the learning never has to stop. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Pluffle Mini is a vibrant 8-pack of fluffy sensory bin fillers that keeps little hands busy while nurturing creativity and emotional growth—no mess required!

Enchanting Unicorn Nightlight for Kids

LEXiBOOK - Color Nightlight for Children's Room is the perfect blend of fun and functionality! As fellow parents, we love how this adorable unicorn design not only brings a gentle glow to bedtime routines but also fosters a sense of security for little ones. The color change feature can stimulate creativity and engagement, encouraging kids to explore their imaginations as they drift off to sleep. 2-5 years
Why we love it:
Enchanting Unicorn Nightlight for Kids features a color change that sparks imagination, making bedtime an enchanting adventure and easing those nighttime jitters.

TeeTurtle Mood-Expressing Plushies

The TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Wild Cat Plushie - Tiger is not just a cuddly toy; it's a delightful way for children to express and understand their emotions. By flipping between happy and angry moods, kids can learn about emotional regulation, fostering conversations about feelings that are essential for social-emotional development. This soft, portable plushie serves as a unique and engaging tool for both parents and educators, helping to bridge emotional communication with play. 4+ years
Why we love it:
TeeTurtle Mood-Expressing Plushies feature reversible moods that spark conversations about feelings, helping kids navigate their emotional world while cuddling something adorable and soft.

Baby Shark Teether & Pacifier Holder

Baby Shark - RaZbuddy RaZberry Teether/Pacifier Holder is the perfect companion for infants from birth and up. This delightful plush not only soothes sore gums with its top-selling teether but also teaches babies about cause and effect as they learn to detach and reattach the teether on their own. By encouraging independent exploration and sensory play, it's an essential tool for fostering early developmental skills while keeping your little one engaged and comforted. 0M+
Why we love it:
Baby Shark Teether & Pacifier Holder features a cute plush design that doubles as a soothing teether for sore gums. As babies learn to detach and reattach the teether, they’re not just soothing their discomfort, but also smashing their way through some early learning experiences. It’s a charming way to keep our little ones engaged while teaching them valuable skills—and let’s be honest, who can resist that baby shark tune that’s bound to get stuck in our heads?

Mood-Expressing Plushie for Kids

The TeeTurtle Original Reversible Dinosaur Plushie is more than just a cute collectible; it serves as a dynamic tool for emotional education! This delightful plushie helps children articulate their feelings and promotes understanding of emotional regulation—essential skills for effective communication. Perfect for at-home learning or interactive play, it allows kids to express moods visually while experiencing the joy of tactile sensory play. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Mood-Expressing Plushie for Kids features a reversible design that visually helps children articulate their feelings, making emotional education both playful and engaging.

Sensory Pop Fidget Toy for Focus

The Stages Sensory Builder is an innovative sensory toy designed to engage young minds while alleviating anxiety and promoting concentration. This delightful push pop bubble fidget enhances fine motor skills, encourages emotional balance, and provides a calming outlet for children dealing with ADHD, autism, or just the everyday stresses of childhood. Parents and educators alike appreciate its quiet popping feature, making it an ideal companion for classrooms, churches, and playdates. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Sensory Pop Fidget Toy for Focus features quiet popping bubbles that provide a calming outlet, making it the perfect tool for enhancing concentration during playdates and classroom settings.

Sensory Pop Bubble Fidget Toy

The Stages Sensory Builder is an engaging Push Pop Bubble Fidget Sensory Toy designed for children and adults alike. Perfect for supporting emotional regulation, this toy assists kids with autism, ADD, and ADHD in developing focus, patience, and self-soothing techniques, making it a favorite in schools and therapy settings. With its delightful sounds and satisfying 'pop', it transforms stress relief into an enjoyable learning experience, promoting mindfulness and sensory exploration. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Sensory Pop Bubble Fidget Toy features satisfying 'pop' sounds that make stress relief enjoyable while helping children develop focus and self-regulation skills without any screen time.

Emotions Made Easy with TeeTurtle

The TeeTurtle - The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie is a fantastic educational tool for children and adults alike. This adorable plushie not only encourages emotional expression and recognition through its reversible happy and angry faces, but it also enhances fine motor skills as kids learn to manipulate and flip their plush companions. Perfect for use in classrooms or at home, it offers a cuddly way to foster conversations around feelings, helping to build empathy and communication skills in a fun, engaging manner. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Emotions Made Easy with TeeTurtle features a reversible design that turns emotional learning into a hands-on experience, making talks about feelings as easy as flipping a plushie.

Feelings Bean Bags for Little Learners

Educational Insights My Feelings Bean Bags are a fantastic tool for social emotional learning, tailored for kids aged 3 and up. These engaging, tactile bean bags not only help children identify and express their emotions but also promote fine motor skills and sensory awareness through playful interactions. As a parent and educator, we can appreciate how these colorful, textured toys create a fun yet calming environment, facilitating communication and emotional regulation in our little ones. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Feelings Bean Bags for Little Learners help kids identify and express their emotions through playful, tactile interactions, making tough feelings a little easier to talk about.

Squeeze and Learn with NeeDoh!

The Schylling NeeDoh Mac 'N' Squeeze is a delightful sensory squeeze toy that captivates children while enhancing their learning experiences. With four colorful squishy noodles, this engaging toy supports fine motor skills, sensory exploration, and emotional regulation, making it an ideal resource for classrooms and homes alike. Parents and educators appreciate its reusable storage container, perfect for easy organization and portability, fostering both play and mindfulness. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Squeeze and Learn with NeeDoh! features four colorful squishy noodles that make learning feel like a delightful sensory adventure, perfect for enhancing focus and emotional balance.

Twistle Original Fidget Sensory Toy

The Twistle Original Fidget Sensory Toy is a fantastic tool for helping children focus and manage their emotions, especially when those pesky wiggles kick in. Perfect for reducing anxiety and enhancing concentration, this versatile toy promotes fine motor skills and enhances creativity as kids twist it into fun shapes. Parents and educators alike will appreciate its discreet and portable design, making it a great companion for classrooms and outings. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Twistle Original Fidget Sensory Toy is compact and portable, making it the perfect companion for kids to channel their wiggles into creative shapes while tackling anxiety.

Oopsie Noise Putty Fun Pack

Oopsie Noise Putty, with its vibrant array of colors, is an exciting way to engage children in sensory play while encouraging laughter and creativity. This fantastic party pack not only offers endless fun with silly fart noises, but it also helps kids improve fine motor skills, focus, and emotional regulation. Perfect for reducing stress and anxiety, it's an ideal educational toy for playdates, classrooms, or simply keeping little hands busy on the go. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Oopsie Noise Putty Fun Pack features vibrant colors and silly fart noises, making sensory exploration a riotous adventure that helps little ones relax and unleash their creativity.

Unicorn Sprinkles Fidget Fashion Fun

Sunny Days Entertainment Fidgie Friends Unicorn Sprinkles combines the magic of imaginative play with the calming benefits of sensory fidgeting. This delightful 10. 5-inch doll not only boosts creativity through dress-up and storytelling but also supports fine motor skills and emotional regulation with its unique fidget features like stretchy noodle hair and a slow foam donut skirt. 3+ years
Why we love it:
Unicorn Sprinkles Fidget Fashion Fun encourages imaginative storytelling with its stretchy noodle hair, giving kids a delightful way to express themselves and develop essential social skills.

Snuggly Soft Bunny Plush Toy

The Snuggie Buggies Bunny Stuffed Animal is the perfect cuddly companion for little farmers and bunny enthusiasts alike! Designed to spark imagination and creativity, this ultra-soft plushie provides a comforting presence during playtime and bedtime alike. Beyond just being cute, this bunny encourages nurturing behavior in children, fostering empathy and social skills as they engage in role-playing with their new furry friend. 0-5 years
Why we love it:
Snuggly Soft Bunny Plush Toy is ultra-soft and provides a comforting presence during playtime, encouraging nurturing behaviors and sparking creativity in kids' hearts.

Calming Citrus Aroma Therapy Dough

The Pinch Me Therapy Dough Locket Combo is a delightful way for children to explore sensory play while managing stress and emotions. Designed for kids of all ages, this aromatic putty enhances fine motor skills, encourages mindfulness, and promotes emotional balance, making it a perfect tool for educators and parents looking to support holistic development. With its soft texture and calming citrus scent, it provides an engaging way for children to refocus and relax during busy days. 5+ years
Why we love it:
Calming Citrus Aroma Therapy Dough features a soft texture and relaxing scent, providing kids an engaging way to manage stress and refocus during their busy days.

Pete The Cat Stress Relief Fun

The Raymond Geddes Pete The Cat Stress Ball Fidget Toy Set invites kids and adults alike to embrace fun while managing stress! These stretchy sensory balls are not only fantastic for squeezing and tossing, but they also help improve concentration and enhance hand-eye coordination—a win for sensory play! As educators and parents, we appreciate how these fidget toys can support emotional regulation and promote active engagement, making learning experiences smoother and more enjoyable. Preschool
Why we love it:
Pete The Cat Stress Relief Fun includes stretchy sensory balls that make managing stress a playful adventure, transforming any moment into a fun opportunity for focus and calm.