Easter is almost here, and we’re getting egg-cited! But if you are the parent or caregiver to a sensory-diverse child, this holiday can be fraught with worry. Stimulants like chocolate and sugar can affect our precious ones. So, we’ve put together this list of chocolate-free, autism-friendly sensory toys to help make this Easter fun in the best possible way.
Here are 7 chocolate-free Easter hunt sensory learning toys that will get kids excited in no time!
1. Calm Down Bottle
This gorgeous DIY Calm Down bottle comes in two Easter colours. It’s a unique sensory bottle, where you receive all the creative elements you need to create a sensory experience perfect for your child.
2. Puppets
Hide this Kaloo Bear Surprise Puppet in the garden – he’ll wait patiently until he’s found. Pop your hand inside the hive and hide Ted to wait for the ideal moment to pop out and entertain baby. Perfect for hide-and-seek games, this machine-washable puppet is a fun way to introduce interactive bedtime stories.
3. Bunny Boo
This gorgeous bunny is the perfect Easter gift. Some challenges may look similar, but the solution changes depending on how far the rabbit’s ears stick out. Bunny Boo is a fantastic and fun introduction to concepts such as above/below, inside/outside, visible/hidden, and more.
4. Easi-Grip Chalk Eggs
Who needs chocolate eggs when you can have these adorable Easi-Grip Chalk Eggs! Designed specially to fit in the palm of a child’s hand, this non-toxic washable chalk allows young children to have more control over their drawing.
5. Crush it Colour Change Ball
Hide these bright Crush it Colour Change Balls around the garden and watch with delight when the kids realise they change colour.
6. Squeezy Egg
Our Squeezy Eggs are the perfect alternative to sugar-laden sweets and chocolate. Hide them around your garden for an exciting Easter egg hunt and squish in your hands to find the treasure hidden inside.
7. Animal Origami
Help promote focus and coordination with a selection of Animal Origami packs this Easter. Simply fold the pre-designed paper sheets to make animal heads, then bring these wonderful creatures to life with stickers, whiskers, and other fluffy elements.
8. Weighted Relaxing Bunny
This soft and tactile Weighted Relaxing Bunny will help your sensory-diverse child relax and calm down after all the Easter excitement. Snuggling in bed with this sweet bunny is the perfect end to a busy day.
An Easter hunt doesn’t have to be stressful when you have a wonderful selection of toys like these. And remember, if your child is extra sensitive to noise, bring a pair of earmuffs to help them cope.
When possible, encourage them to pick up leaves, bugs, and objects to learn what they feel, look, smell, and sound like while hunting for Easter treats. Encouraging their curiosity will help them learn to cope better with their surroundings – it’s also lots of fun!
