This bundle contains 5 toy fidgets perfect for occupational or physical therapy toolkits.  Fidgets are a self-regulation tool used with children who have a difficult time sitting still or focusing. Fidgets help promote focus and concentration, and keep the body (fingers) busy so they can still sit and focus!  Fidget toys are also great for strengthening hand muscles and building fine motor and finger dexterity.

This set contains:

1. U fidget toy - This toy is a bunch of colorful triangles that are connected and hinged so you can fold them. Any way you flip it or fold it, you can create endless cool shapes  Made up of 21 multi-colored 2" hinged triangles. When folded, U Fidget measures 2" x 2" x 2"

2.  Wacky Tracks -   This is a fun fidget that you can bend and twist.  Each move makes a little clicking sound.  You can even break it apart to make a long snake.

3.  A mini nut and bolt pencil topper - pop this mini spinning nut and bolt toy on top of your pencil and spin it up and down the bolt.  Style of nut and colors will vary.

4.  2 large nuts and bolts pairs.  Spin the nuts onto the bolts.  The bolts have different shapes and width so only the matching nut will go on.  You get 2 bolts and 2 nuts, colors will vary.

5.  Clinging orbs - These little colorful balls are so much fun to squeeze that you will not be able to put them down.  They have little arms with hooks that allow them to cling to each other.   You get 37 plastic balls ready to go with you wherever you go.  These are perfect for: Fine motor fun- squeeze them into a ball and pick out the colors one by one. (pincer grasp) or Sorting and sticking by color.  You can also make simple color patterns or create objects like animals. 

6.  A rapper snapper pop tube.  Pull it to extend it and push it back in.  Makes an audible pop with each movement.  Also fun to drop poms or marbles down or use in the tub to watch water drop through!

This bundle is perfect for children with autism, sensory processing disorder or occupational therapists. 

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Curious Minds Busy Bags is dedicated to developing original kid-friendly learning activities for children to explore while building essential skills needed for school success. Parents, early childhood teachers and occupational therapists trust my learning activities in their home, school or homeschool classrooms. They are classroom-quality educational toys that promote independent play that builds essential skills. My activities are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers and beneficial for individual who have special needs that need to be developed such as those with autism, sensory processing or dementia. My learning games and sensory toys have been enjoyed by children in daycares, Montessori schools, and early intervention classrooms!


These bags contain small parts that may not be appropriate for children under the age of 3. Adult supervision is required.

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HOW AND WHEN DO YOU USE BUSY BAGS? 
-- My personal favorite way to use busy bags is to have a quick “in case of an emergency” distraction for mischievous toddlers. Any time my twin boys are getting a little reckless and needing a change of pace I pull out an activity for an immediate distraction from the behavior. Playing and learning with an activity is a lot more fun for both parents and children than being frustrated and disciplined. Let them focus on play instead of bad behavior and you can sit down and relax and watch their little minds at work!
-- Parents, do you need a little time to make a phone call without a toddler hanging on you? Do you need to cook dinner…..or feed the new baby? My learning activities keep children actively engaged in a healthy activity while you cook or do other tasks. My boys love to “play something at the table” while we cook. We get out their trays and an activity and they are happy!
-- Do you have a longer than expected wait while waiting at a restaurant or doctor’s office? Busy bags are portable and make a great quiet activity for when your toddlers are having a difficult time sitting still and being quiet. Parents often find these games perfect for quiet activities at church or out and about.
-- Do you need a quiet activity to engage your older child while your baby naps? Or perhaps you need a quiet activity for quiet time when your preschooler gives up naps? Parents also use busy bags to give to younger children while the parent is giving a lesson to the older homeschooled child. -- Teachers use these activities in learning centers or for children who finish their work early and need a quiet activity.
-- Did your child’s early intervention teacher or occupational therapist recommend you work on certain skills with your child? My learning games are perfect therapy toys.
-- Are you unexpectedly stuck inside due to a snow day or rainy weather?
-- Are you traveling or vacationing? Many busy bags are perfect for on the go fun and travel to keep kids entertained in the car or airplane.

Busy bags make great birthday presents for your child or their friends. They are perfect for big brother or sister gifts or for those who are having a new baby with a toddler in the house.