There are a lot of products available to support our sensory preferences. Today, I wanted to share some of the products I personally own and use.
Predawn Ergonomic Kneeling Rocking Chair https://amzn.to/3Fbw668 (Amazon)
This is a chair you kneel on. Your knees are lower than your hips which not only promotes good posture, it allows for forward and backward rocking motion. Many people prefer a seating option that moves. This is an option that fits in as a stylish furniture piece. My kids use it at their desks, the family computer desk, and at the kitchen table. I use it when I sit to type for long periods of time.
Wobble Chair https://amzn.to/3Qd6AUo (Amazon)
I purchased this and donated it to my son’s classroom. It moves in all directions and teachers prefer it over the ball since the balls roll away or promote bouncing. This wobble chair keeps students in gentle motion which promotes active engagement of the muscles and can improve focus. This is also great for kids who do a lot of leaning on table surfaces as it requires a more active upright posture.
The Original Bouncy Bands® for Desks https://amzn.to/3Fdgm2p (Amazon)
Trust me … you are going to want these! They are discreet but allow for movement and resistance while the student listens and works. I purchased this exact product for one of my own kids. It has lasted for 4 years of school. This is durable and very classroom/teacher-friendly. Many people try to tie exercise bands around their desks. This is a sturdy alternative.
Some favorite fidgets
There are many fidgets on the market. I have curated a few of my favorites that have lasted us for months and years. We always take a fidget bag on the plane and my kids use them while studying. These would all make great stocking stuffers or birthday gifts.
Top Left: Magnetic Rings – These were a gift from my mom and my kids love them! https://amzn.to/3toPx8S (Amazon)
Top Middle: Speks: magnetic construction geode. Great for teens and adults who love constructing. https://amzn.to/3LWEYA5 (Amazon)
Top Right: Shashibo cubes – buy one or collect them all. One cube transforms into 70 shapes. Connect two cubes for more possibilities. These make a great gift! https://amzn.to/3PJ0FEW (Amazon)
Bottom Left: Tangle Jr. fidget. This is my favorite! My whole family got one in their stocking last year. Comes in many colors and textures. https://amzn.to/3LT6Epw (Amazon)
Bottom Middle: These tiny magnets can be transformed into any shape your mind can create. This is a great fidget for middle schoolers. My daughter’s friends used to beg her to borrow it. https://amzn.to/48GvYsN (Amazon)
Bottom Right: Square wave. This is more expensive but it is SO COO and classy. You can play with it or hang it up as a mobile. (Shh… this one might be under the Christmas tree for my college son who is in engineering. If my teenage daughter doesn’t steal it first.) https://amzn.to/3LUnaFH (Amazon)