Supporting emotional regulation in children is key to helping them feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. While calming strategies like breathing and mindfulness help, the right tools can make a big difference, especially for kids who benefit from sensory support. Whether at home, in school, or in therapy, having a variety of sensory tools allows children to manage big feelings in ways that are both comforting and engaging.
Weighted therapy items like bears, blankets, shawls, vests, and sensory socks provide calming pressure that helps children feel secure. The inflatable pea pod is another great option, giving kids a cozy, squeezable space to relax. Sensory and tactile tools, such as chewelry and fidgets, are perfect for busy hands and mouths, helping kids focus and self-regulate throughout the day.
For kids who need movement to feel calm, coordination and motor tools like busy boards, play mats, therapy balls, and balance trails offer a fun way to build body awareness and emotional control. These activities connect movement with regulation, helping children feel more grounded.
Auditory tools also support emotional regulation. Ear protectors help reduce noise for kids who are sound-sensitive, while musical instruments like rain sticks or small drums give children a calming way to explore sound and express themselves.
Every child has their own sensory needs and preferences, and using a mix of tools across these areas—weighted therapy, sensory and tactile, coordination and motor, and auditory—can create supportive environments where kids feel seen, safe, and understood. The right tools don’t just help children calm down, they build confidence, self-awareness, and resilience.