Discover the best toys, games, and products to help your child develop social-emotional skills while fostering a loving and peaceful home.
**Table of Contents**
**What Makes This Guide Unique?**
This guide stands out by offering a curated selection of tools and toys specifically designed to support social and emotional learning in children.
**Inspire My Play Sensory Bin**
This minimalist, durable, and timeless sensory bin is versatile and practical. It’s perfect for wet and dry sensory activities, is safe for edible play, and is easy to clean and carry. Sensory play is crucial for meeting your child’s emotional and physical needs. On stressful days, it helps soothe their nervous system and develop essential brain pathways.
**Discovery Putty for Kids**
For those whose kids love slime but hate the mess, Discovery Putty is a great alternative. This pack provides calming sensory input and includes small items for added fun.
**Purrble Companion**
Born from a collaboration with social-emotional learning experts, Purrble acts like a pet that doesn’t require litterbox duty or shedding issues. It’s an excellent companion for emotional support.
**BioDough Natural Dough**
Made with organic, food-grade ingredients, this dough is perfect for creative sensory play. It stimulates your child’s senses with its vibrant colors and scents.
**Adventure Challenge Family Edition**
Gift your family an experience with this book set. It’s packed with new activities to break the monotony, create hilarious memories, and strengthen family bonds.
**Family Games**
– **Not Parent Approved**: Engages families with humor and fun for older kids.
– **What Do You Meme Family Edition**: Perfect for all ages, it’s great for creative laughs.
– **Taco VS. Burrito**: A card game invented by a 7-year-old that everyone can enjoy.
– **Sussed Wacky Conversation Starters**: Learn more about each other and make any outing an opportunity for connection.
**Integrative Health & Wellness**
Promote your child’s well-being with simple daily habits that are fun and engaging. Koodee Insulated Water Bottles keep drinks at just the right temperature while supporting hydration, which is vital for focus and mood. Rocky Mountain Oils offers essential oil sets that can elevate your child’s sensory experiences and help balance their emotions.
**Food and Nutrition**
Books like “Get Your Dragon Some Healthy Food” and “Are You What You Eat?” teach children about the impact of food on their mood and energy.
**Bento Boxes**
Choose a simple Bento Box to help your child enjoy nutritious meals without fuss.
**Books and Journals**
– **The Color Monster Pop-Up Book of Feelings**: Helps kids understand emotions through stunning visuals.
– **In My Heart: A Book of Feelings**: Uses metaphors to explore emotions for young children.
– **Promptly Journals**: Beautiful journals that nurture emotional intelligence without being obvious.
**Art Supplies**
Encourage creativity with the All-in-1 Wooden Art Set. Open-ended art projects offer powerful emotional expression and stress relief.
**Guidance Books for Girls**
The Smart Girl’s Guide Books are perfect for elementary to middle school girls navigating friendship, self-esteem, and personal growth.
**Sleep and Relaxation**
– **Renegade Kids Mindful Bedtime Flashcards**: Encourage positive thoughts for a peaceful night.
– **Sivio Glow in the Dark Weighted Blanket**: Provides calming comfort for better sleep.
– **Adventure Challenge Bedtime Adventures Book**: Adds fun to bedtime routines.
– **Slumberkins Sets**: Combine books with plush companions for emotional education and comfort.
– **Goodnight Yoga**: Connects children to nature and relaxation through yoga stories.
**Nature and Exploration Kits**
– **Outdoor Nature Kit for Kids**: Stimulate scientific exploration and love for the outdoors.
– **Kids Flower and Leaf Press**: Encourages mindfulness and appreciation for nature’s details.
**Additional Reading for Parents:**
– **75 Awesome Calm Down Strategies for Kids That Work**
– **10 Anxiety Symptoms in Children That Most Parents Miss**
– **Parenting an Angry Child? 10 Possible Reasons Why**
– **10 Simple Everyday Ways to Improve Your Child’s Behavior and Mood**
– **The Best Way to Help a Child Deal with Anger Now (and throughout life)**
