Peanut ball

I observed Z's OT therapy session the other day, and one of the tools they had that I loved was a peanut ball.  They had him bouncing on it, while he completed a shape sorter, and I was amazed how well he could work that, and bounce at the same time.  I had to have one.  Online they are about $30, but I found one at WM for just $15.  It is actually bigger than the other one, but all 5 kids love this thing!  They bounce and roll and wrestle.  It is a safe way for them to get all that energy out. 

It is big enough for several to sit and bounce at once. 

 I like to place Z on, and place C in front of him, and Z wraps his arm around C's waiste, I hold Z's arms, and bounce.   Can you picture that?  It works great to hold them both at the same time, and both boys just love it!

For me, this toy is about the best thing since sliced bread around here.  It is the best sensory tool we have!