Sensory Ideas

Play Doh is Perfect for After School Stress and Fidgeting

A tub of Play Doh in the bag, whether home made or shop bought, can be a real life saver for parents dealing with tired and stressed children.

Leaving school after a busy day can be a real flash point, especially for children who are overwhelmed with sensory sensitivities. A handful of dough on the walk home can help them control anger and stress.

For children with fidgety hands, dough can be great for helping to sit still and aid concentration at places like the cinema or theatre.

Try out dough with children who have ADHD who can be driven by the impulse to move and fiddle.

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Bristol-based Jen Smith is editor of Chopsy Bristol. Jen has a background in multimedia design and freelance journalism, writing news and features for national publications. She has also run marketing campaigns, created social media content and built websites for businesses and organisations in Bristol. Recently, she contributed to the book - Our City: Community Activism In Bristol - published by Tangent Books.