Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Stress Ball and Fidget Toy Ideas for Kids

Engaging in do-it-yourself (DIY) projects with your child can be a fantastic way to bond while also teaching them valuable skills. We’ve collected a variety of DIY fidget toys and homemade stress ball ideas that you’ll both love. In this article, we’ll provide step-by-step instructions and materials needed for creating toys that are safe, cost-effective, and fun to make.

1. Do-It-Yourself Stress Balls

Materials:

  • Balloons
  • Flour or rice
  • Funnel

Instructions:

  • Stretch a balloon to make it easier to fill.
  • Insert a funnel into the balloon opening.
  • Pour flour or rice into the funnel to fill the balloon.
  • Tie a knot at the end of the balloon.
  • Squeeze and squish your homemade stress ball!

2. Pipe Cleaner Fidget Toys

Materials:

  • Pipe cleaners in various colors
  • Beads or buttons

Instructions:

  • a. Bend and twist pipe cleaners into various shapes, such as loops or spirals.
  • b. Slide beads or buttons onto the pipe cleaners to add texture and sensory stimulation.
  • c. Create different designs and shapes to keep things interesting.

3. Tactile Sensory Stones**

Materials:

  • Smooth, flat stones
  • Paints or markers

Instructions:

  • a. Clean and dry the stones.
  • b. Paint or decorate the stones with various patterns, textures, and colors.
  • c. Once dry, these tactile sensory stones can be used as fidget toys.

4. Velcro and Fabric Fidgets

Materials:

  • Velcro strips
  • Fabric scraps
  • Scissors

Instructions:

  • a. Cut fabric scraps into small squares or rectangles.
  • b. Attach one side of the Velcro strip to the fabric.
  • c. Attach the other side of the Velcro strip to another piece of fabric.

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