sensory toys
Touch-focused play items
Sensory toys are objects designed to stimulate the senses—touch, sight, sound, movement.
They include textured balls, fidget spinners, squishy toys, and items that light up or make sounds.
Originally developed for children with autism or sensory processing differences, they've become mainstream stress relievers: She keeps a sensory toy on her desk for meetings.
- manipulativesTangible educational objects
- pop itSensory fidget device
- kinetic sandMalleable synthetic sand
- slimeThick wet gunk
- stacking ringsGraduated discs on spindle
blocks · stuffed animals · soft play · kaleidoscopes · texture · stimming · prisms · fabric swatches · velcro strips · fidget spinners · puzzles · minky · musical instruments · chimes · bells · rain sticks · bubble tube · squishy
- kids' toysblocks, dolls, balls, stuffed animals, toy cars
- baby essentialsbaby wipes, bassinet, bib, blanket, bottle
- baby toysrattle, baby rattle, teether, teething ring, teething toy
- daycarecribs, diapers, highchairs, play areas, nap time
- adaptive play
- Special Needsspecial education, special needs, special ed, disability rights, IEP
engagement type
sensory toysscreen time
Duration on digital displays
television · video watching · video streaming · audiobooks · streaming content