Check It Out! Products You Can Use to Help Kids Relieve Stress & Focus
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Gel Fidget Ball with Key Chain
Indestructible stress-relievers that travel with you! Fidget and feel the different textures — sand, pellets, and tiny balls– on multisensory Gel Fidget Balls with Keychain! Each ball has a keychain that can hang on a belt loop or backpack. Channel stress while keeping fingers busy during desk work, test taking, car trips and transitions. Designed to last through the toughest play, these fidgets are squeezable and fun to see. Each set has 3 balls, with 3” diameter. Ages 3+.
Pencil Jaws
Pencil Jaws are the perfect outlet for kids and adults who need to bite or chew while reading, doing homework, or other activities. Latex-free tubing is securely attached to standard-size colorful pencils, letting you bite down to relieve stress or boost concentration. Keep a supply at home, in school or at the office. Clean in mild soapy water (or dip in mixture of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water). Each package has 3 pencils in the standard number 2 size. For ages 4+.
Price: $13.99
T-stool Rocker
Now you can have the popular T-stool — with a rocker bottom! Ideal for working on balance reactions, motor planning and coordination. Perfect for core strengthening in kids with low muscle tone as well as for sensory seekers who need to improve focus and attention. Designed for clinics, schools and home use, the T-Stool Rocker is made in the USA from the highest quality wood and PVC. Adjusts to 11”, 13” or 15” seat height. Virtually indestructible, this 9” diameter stool will withstand years of use. 150 lb. weight limit. Ages 4+.
Air-Lite Donut Floor Sitter
Kids can sit longer and focus better with the soft support of the Air-Lite™ Donut Floor Sitter. Provides a soft seat with just the right amount of lateral (side) and back support to enhance attention while listening, reading, and communicating. Perfect for circle time, homework time, reading, and one-on-one therapy at home, school or in the clinic. Seat back is 15”H with 12” inner seat space and 22” seat diameter. Inflates with hand pump with air valve. Ages 4-11.
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This post originally appeared on our January/February 2013 Magazine
