By Claire Heffron 2 Comments
It’s getting down to the wire…Christmas is just around the corner! And if there’s one thing I always forget about until the last minute, it’s stocking stuffers! You too? Have no fear, this year, we’ve got lots of great stocking stuffer ideas for kids.
this …
*This post contains affiliate links. Read more.
And these aren’t just any stocking stuffers…we’ve rounded up all kinds of great fine motor, gross motor, and sensory toys that your little ones will love and that will be perfect for promoting healthy development!
1 || Holiday Reindeer Popper – This little guy is full of fine motor fun! Squeezing is great for hand strength and also packs some proprioceptive punch!
2 || Reindeer Antler Ring Toss Game – We love this hilarious holiday game and kids will too! They’ll have to bob and weave to catch the rings on their antlers – awesome for coordination!
3 || Make Your Own Bouncy Balls Kit – Here’s a fun fine motor activity! Kids can make their own bouncy balls using a mold and then practice ball skills with their new creation!
4 || Mini Neon Scratch Notes – Looking for a new and interesting way to practice handwriting and drawing skills with kids? These little notes will get their attention!
5 || Handmade Jump Rope – One of our all-time favorite products, these beautiful jump ropes from Jumpropeia are the perfect gross motor stocking stuffer!
6 || ABCs of Movement Cards – Here’s a great option for adding more movement and learning into your child’s day – kids will love learning their letters when movement is involved!
7 || Original Silly Putty – This old classic is a tactile and fine motor must-have for any child’s stocking!
8 || Suspend Game – We’re loving this cool game from Melissa and Doug – kids will need lots of concentration, control, and coordination to win!
9 || Liquid Motion Bubbler – A cool option for kids who like a little visual stimulation. This toy is great to put in a quiet space for calming.
10 || Bathtub Crayons – Have a kiddo who loves bathtime? These are the perfect fit! Warning: you may not be able to get him out of the tub once he gets his hands on these! Another great option for early writing and drawing practice!
11 || Mini Sound Effects Machine – Is there a kiddo in your life who just can’t seem to stop making noises? This little toy is a great way to add some auditory input into his day!
12 || Personalized Krazy Straws – We already know that sucking through a straw is great for providing calming and organizing oral sensory input...what we didn’t know was that Krazy Straws could be personalized with your child’s name! What!?! Make snack time a blast with these awesome straws!
13 || Animal Balloon Kit – Another great oral sensory activity? Blowing up balloons! Add to the fun with this awesome kit that lets kids turn their balloons into all kinds of animals!
14 || Yoga Pretzels Cards – When it comes to activities to promote healthy sensory motor development, you pretty much can’t beat yoga for kids. These colorful cards are great for introducing poses to newbies or for making yoga an everyday practice for veterans.
15 || Magic Moves Wand – This little gem is part magic wand/light show and part gross motor boot camp instructor! It features 90 fun and physical commands like “stomp like an elephant” or “soar like an eagle”. Gross motor fun for kids of all ages!
What will be going in your child’s stocking this year? We’d love to hear! Leave a comment below with your favorite stocking stuffer ideas!
Sign up to receive our newsletter, a weekly roundup of our favorite posts and other great finds from around the web delivered right to your inbox!
The following two tabs change content below.
- Bio
- Latest Posts
Claire Heffron
Claire Heffron is co-author at The Inspired Treehouse and a pediatric occupational therapist in a preschool/primary school setting. She began her career with a bachelor's degree in magazine journalism but quickly changed course to pursue graduate studies in occupational therapy. She has been practicing therapy for 10 years in public and specialized preschool/primary school settings. She is a mom to three funny, noisy boys and relies on yoga, good food, and time outside to bring her back to center.
Latest posts by Claire Heffron (see all)
- 6 Awesome Rainbow Themed Activities for Kids - February 12, 2024
- Spring Crafts for Kids: 3D Rainbow Card - February 12, 2024
- Cute Lanyards for Therapists - February 10, 2024
37 Shares
