What’s Inside a Calm Kit (and How to Use Each Tool for Calming Moments)

When life feels overwhelming, kids don’t always have the words to explain what’s going on inside. That’s where tools for sensory play and emotional regulation make all the difference. Our Simply Calm Kit was designed to give families a ready-to-go set of supports that kids will actually love using.

Each kit is thoughtfully curated and includes:

Sensory Dough Jar

What it is: Soft, squishy dough in inviting colors.
How to use: Encourage your child to squeeze, roll, stretch, or press the dough. They can even create little shapes as a form of self-expression.
Why it helps: Tactile play releases tension, offers a safe outlet for restless energy, and brings focus to the present moment.

Essential Oil Roller 

What it is: A kid-safe blend of essential oils, pre-diluted for gentle use.
How to use: Roll onto wrists, neck, or the bottom of feet. You can also let your child apply it themselves as part of a calming ritual.
Why it helps: Certain scents promote grounding, relaxation, and a sense of comfort, making transitions and stressful moments smoother.

Simply Slider – A Calming Fidget

What it is: A sleek, pocket-sized fidget made with smooth sliding magnets.
How to use: Kids can push, slide, and click the pieces back and forth. It’s quiet enough for classrooms, car rides, or anywhere they need a little extra focus.
Why it helps: The repetitive sliding motion provides sensory feedback that calms busy hands, eases anxiety, and supports concentration.

 Sensory Stickers

What they are: Textured stickers designed to give tactile input with just a touch. They can be placed on water bottles, desks, tablets, or anywhere kids need quick access.
How to use: Encourage your child to run their fingers over the sticker during homework, in the car, or when they feel restless.
Why they help: Sensory stickers provide grounding touch input, helping kids redirect fidgety energy and focus on the task at hand. They’re subtle, durable, and incredibly discreet - so kids can self-regulate in classrooms, waiting rooms, or other public spaces without feeling singled out.

Star Sensory Board

What it is: A cheerful star board paired with colorful silicone noodles. Kids can lace, twist, and pull the noodles through the board’s holes.
How to use: Place it in a Calm Corner, take it to a restaurant, or use it during transitions. It’s perfect for busy hands that need something engaging and soothing.
Why it helps: This activity combines fine motor practice with sensory regulation. The resistance of the noodles and repetition of lacing motions offer calming input, while the playful star shape keeps it fun.

Little Cards of Calm

What they are: Simple, playful prompts designed for kids.
How to use: Pull a card when emotions run high whether it’s Rainbow Breathing (tracing the rainbow while taking slow breaths) or Snake Breathing (hissing softly on the exhale like a snake). You can join in, too, to model the exercises.
Why they help: These activities make coping skills approachable and fun, turning big feelings into moments of connection. Over time, kids build a toolbox of strategies they can use anytime, anywhere.

Coloring Book + Pencils

What it is: A mini coloring book paired with pencils.
How to use: Invite your child to color as a quiet activity in a Calm Corner or on-the-go.
Why it helps: Creative outlets help kids process emotions, practice fine motor skills, and settle into a calm, focused state.

Chewing Gum

What it is: A small but powerful tool for self-regulation.
How to use: Offer gum when your child is feeling restless, stressed, or needs help focusing.
Why it helps: Chewing provides oral sensory and proprioceptive input - deep pressure feedback that helps regulate the nervous system, organize the body, and boost concentration. It’s a simple way to support self-regulation anytime, anywhere.

Sensory Brush

What it is: A soft brush designed for gentle sensory input.
How to use: Lightly brush each arm and leg 5 - 10 times using slow, steady strokes. Always follow your child’s comfort level and stop if they resist.
Why it helps: Sensory brushing provides deep touch pressure to the skin, which helps regulate the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and calm overstimulation. It can be especially regulating for kids who seek tactile input, but it’s also grounding for children who feel overwhelmed or disconnected from their bodies. Over time, it supports body awareness and smoother transitions.

Putting It All Together

Every family’s Calm Kit looks a little different in action- some kids reach for the dough every day, while others love the Simply Slider, sensory stickers, or star board most. The beauty is in giving your child choices.

There’s no one “right” way to use these tools. A child may squish dough one day and practice Rainbow Breathing the next, or even invent their own creative use. By letting kids decide what feels good in the moment, you not only support regulation, you also nurture independence, confidence, and self-awareness. For children who thrive on having some say in their world, the Calm Kit helps fill that bucket offering small, meaningful ways to choose for themselves in moments that matter.

Think of it like a mini dopamine bag on the go, a collection of simple joys and regulating tools you can pull out in the car, at a restaurant, during a sibling’s practice, or even at a tough doctor’s appointment. Just knowing the bag is there can ease transitions, reduce stress, and give kids a sense of security (and parents, too.)

And most importantly, these tools are for every child. Whether you have a who child is neurodivergent, has different support needs, or simply needs a quiet moment after a busy day, Calm Kits are designed to be all inclusive. They invite play, comfort, independence, and regulation for children of all ages and abilities, because every child deserves calm.

👉 Discover the Simply Calm Kit and see how a small kit can make a big difference.