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TOUCH • SQUEEZE • MOVE • WATCH

Sensory Toys & Tools for Kids

Different textures, movements and sensory experiences for different children.

Explore sensory toys for kids including fidget toys, tactile activities, visual sensory tools, chew bands, wobble cushions, stress balls and poppers. Find hands-on sensory resources for home, school, travel and everyday play.

DIFFERENT WAYS TO EXPERIENCE THE WORLD

What Are Sensory Toys?

Sensory toys provide a particular type of sensory experience through touch, movement, sight, sound or oral input. Some can be squeezed, stretched or popped, while others involve watching slow movement, sitting on a textured surface or interacting with different materials.

FIND THE TYPE OF SENSORY EXPERIENCE

Explore Sensory Toys by Experience

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Tactile Touch, squeeze, rub, push, stretch or explore different textures.

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Visual Watch bubbles, liquid, colour or slow-moving materials change over time.

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Movement Explore wobbling, balancing, movement or pressure through the body.

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Fidget Keep hands engaged with small repetitive movements and tactile actions.

BUSY HANDS

Fidget Toys for Hands-On Sensory Play

Fidget toys use small repeated actions such as squeezing, bending, pushing, tracing or spinning. Different designs provide different tactile experiences, so the type of movement can be just as important as the size or colour.

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Dimpl Digits Push and pop tactile silicone bubbles while exploring numbers and counting.

TOUCH + LEARNING

Sensory Play Can Include Learning Too

Some sensory toys combine tactile exploration with another learning activity. Dimpl Digits uses pushable silicone bubbles alongside numerals, number words and counting dots.

WATCH THE MOVEMENT

Visual Sensory Toys & Liquid Timers

Visual sensory products create something to watch: bubbles move, liquid falls and colours travel through a transparent container at their own pace.

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Ooze Tube Watch viscous liquid slowly move through the tube as it is turned from one end to the other.

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Wiggle Seat / Wobble Cushion A textured inflatable cushion that provides movement and tactile input while seated.

SENSORY INPUT THROUGH MOVEMENT

Not Every Sensory Tool Fits in Your Hand

Movement-based sensory resources can involve sitting, balancing or shifting body position. These products provide a different experience from small handheld fidgets and tactile toys.

HANDS OR FEET

Explore Different Textures

Sensory mats create larger tactile surfaces that can be explored on a table or floor. Different textures allow children to compare how individual surfaces feel.

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Sensory Mats x 4 Four brightly coloured mats, each with a different textured surface.

FOUR DIFFERENT FIDGET ACTIONS

Cool Down Cubes Sensory Fidget Set

Different children can prefer different actions. The Cool Down Cubes set provides four options: squeezing foam, spinning, moving through a maze and watching falling beads.

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START WITH THE EXPERIENCE

How Do I Choose a Sensory Toy?

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Likes to Touch? Explore textured toys, poppers, stress balls, mazes and tactile fidgets.

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Likes to Watch? Explore liquid timers, bubble tubes and other visual sensory products.

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Likes to Move? Explore wobble cushions and movement-based sensory tools.

WHICH COLLECTION SHOULD I CHOOSE?

Sensory Toys or Emotions & Social Skills?

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Sensory Toys Choose sensory products when the main feature is tactile, visual, movement, oral or another sensory experience.

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Emotions & Social Skills Choose emotion resources when the main goal is identifying feelings, discussing emotions, friendship or social situations.

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Visual Countdown Timer A visual representation of passing time using a large countdown display.

VISUALISE THE PASSAGE OF TIME

Visual Tools Can Make Time Easier to See

A visual timer represents time physically rather than relying only on numbers on a clock. These products can also sit naturally within our broader Learning Aids collection.

HOME • SCHOOL • TRAVEL

Sensory Tools for Different Places

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At Home Explore different tactile, visual and movement activities during everyday play.

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At School Select age-appropriate sensory resources to suit the child and learning environment.

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On the Go Smaller fidgets and tactile toys can be easier to pack for outings and travel.

EXPLORE RELATED RESOURCES

More Resources for Different Needs

Explore related emotional-learning, general learning and special-needs resources.

EMOTIONS & SOCIAL SKILLS LEARNING AIDS SPECIAL NEEDS

SENSORY TOYS FAQ

Common Questions About Sensory Toys for Kids

What are sensory toys?

Sensory toys are toys or tools that provide a particular sensory experience through touch, movement, sight, sound, oral input or a combination of different sensory features.

What are fidget toys?

Fidget toys are usually handheld items designed around repeated physical actions such as squeezing, spinning, bending, pushing, popping or tracing. Different fidgets provide different movements and textures.

What are tactile sensory toys?

Tactile sensory toys focus mainly on the sense of touch. They can feature textured surfaces, soft or firm materials, flexible parts, buttons, bubbles or other features designed to be explored with the hands or body.

What are visual sensory toys?

Visual sensory toys provide something interesting to watch, such as moving liquid, bubbles, colour changes or materials travelling through a transparent container.

How do I choose a sensory toy?

Consider the type of sensory experience the child enjoys, their age, how the product will be used and the manufacturer's instructions and safety information. A tactile fidget, visual timer and wobble cushion all provide very different experiences.

Are sensory toys only for children with additional needs?

No. Sensory toys can be used by children with a wide variety of interests and needs. Individual preferences vary, so choose products according to the child and the intended use.

What is the difference between sensory toys and emotion resources?

Sensory toys primarily provide a tactile, visual, movement or other sensory experience. Emotion resources primarily help children explore feelings, emotional vocabulary and social situations. Some products can overlap across both areas.

Can sensory toys be used at school?

Some sensory resources are designed or suitable for use in classroom and education settings. Always consider the child's needs, recommended age, product instructions and the particular learning environment.

Sensory Toys & Tools from Teach Me Toys

Teach Me Toys is an Australian family-owned educational resource supplier supporting families, teachers, schools, childcare services and education organisations with hands-on learning resources.

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