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

1. Homemade 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