Make fidget toys

Learning how to make squishies is SO COOL! These squeezable toys are all the rage, but did you know you can make them at home?! Use pourable foam to make your own slow rising squishy, and then decorate it with puffy fabric paint! These squishies are so soft, and they have a great texture! This is a great craft for adults and kids to make together. Grown-ups should probably do all the mixing and pouring, and kids can take over when it comes time to decorate their homemade squishies. This post…

12 DIY Fidget Tools for Kids

Here's how to make your very own squishy toys. Get creative and make any object you can think of- such a fun project for a playdate or birthday party!

This oobleck stress ball feels SO COOL! We had a great time learning how to make oobleck last year, and this stress ball version offers all the fun without the mess. Simply fill a balloon with cornstarch and water to make this DIY craft that's great for relieving tension! When you squeeze the ball hard, the oobleck stress ball feels a bit similar to a flour stress ball. But if you gently poke at it or let it sit in your hand you can really experience the unique oobleck texture. It's such a…

This project reminds me of making friendship pins but now the illustrious paperclip gets adorned with beads. I bet this project would be great to keep the kiddos busy in the car, on a plane, or stu…

It's so fun to make a DIY spinner toy! These spinner toys are so bright and colourful, and they're so cool to play with! Watch the colours combine as the string spinner whirls through the air. This is such an easy craft to make, especially when you download our free spinner templates (find the links below!). Decorate and colour your spinner disc however you'd like, and create hours of fun for mere pennies! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may…

What are fidget spinners and toys? Basically, a fidget toy is a pocket-sized device you can discreetly pull out and spin, twist, or otherwise manipulate. Proponents of fidget toys claim that they relieve stress and help students focus. Others say it simply distracts. Either way, they're fun, and, like "Brain Breaks," can provide a needed break Read More »

Wacky Sacks are a DIY stress ball that are easy to make and provide HOURS of fun!

How to make a stress ball. Easy DIY Stress Ball. A great SENSORY Toy for autistic kids or kids with sensory processing issues. Also fun for Father's Day as well as a teacher appreciation gift. Great Stress Ball Craft. Balloon Stress Ball DIY. How to make a stress ball with a balloon and flour. What is in a stress ball.

Do you or your kids ever feel stressed? Well, have I got the solution for you - DIY Stress Balls! Okay, so maybe my solution won't remove all stress from your life, but it should