10 Toys to Get Your Child with Sensory Needs!

Looking for toys that are fun and help your child build important skills? These 10 sensory-friendly picks are perfect for keeping little hands and minds engaged while sneaking in opportunities for language, learning, and play!

#1 - Fidget Spinner - a handheld spinner that’s a fun way to keep your child’s hands busy

#2 - Kinetic Sand - a less messy version of regular sand that your child can add other toys to or simply play with by itself.

#3 - Ball Popper - a fun way to work on waiting, anticipation, counting, and using words like "go," "get," "more," or "again."

#4 - Sensory Bin - Michaels has awesome, pre-made bins with all of the things you need for a fun, sensory-filled experience, or you can make your own.

#5 - Reusable Sticker Pad - Melissa and Doug makes sticker scenes that are reusable so your child can create a new picture each time. They have a range of different scenes depending on your child's interests too.

#6 - Pop the Pig - Work on turn-taking, counting, color identification, and expanding language while waiting for the pig’s belly to pop!

#7 - Zingo - a great way to work on building vocabulary, expanding language, and commenting (i.e., I need __. I don’t need ___.) while simply playing bingo. Get 3 in a row or fill your whole board in order to win!

#8 - Water Beads - provides a sensory experience different from sand or Play-Doh. Your child can add other toys to it or simply play with the beads by themself.

#9 - Wind-Up Toys - Whether they move forward or flip backward, wind-up toys are a fun way to use language such as "go," "stop," "turn," or "help."

#10 - Balloon Car - pump up the balloon and see how far it will go! You can practice counting while you pump it up, using descriptive words like "bigger," "smaller," "fast," and "slow," and action words like "go" and "stop."

At the end of the day, play is one of the best ways to support your child’s growth. Whether it’s building language, strengthening sensory skills, or simply enjoying a good laugh together, these toys offer opportunities for connection and learning. Try a few of these ideas, see which ones your child loves most, and remember—playtime doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful!

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