Calm down jars offer a quick way to refocus kids and help them manage difficult emotions. It’s hard to keep feeling angry or upset when there is such a mesmerizing bottle in your hands! These calm down jars include more than just glitter, and offer nearly endless ways to play. Whether you’re looking for a basic calm down jar for helping kids manage their emotions or are looking for a fun twist on the classic, you’ll find tons of ideas you can recreate.
You can also use these calming jars when kids are happy as well. They make great boredom busters for lines, an activity after a test, or to keep little hands busy during quiet time!
24 Soothing Calm Down Jars
Try these super-creative ideas for calm down jars that aren’t tied to any season. Make these any time of year for evergreen calming and sensory fun.
Diving Squid Calm Down Bottle // The STEM Laboratory
Jellyfish Calm Down Bottle // Schooling a Monkey
LEGO Calm Down Bottle // Lemon Lime Adventures
Alphabet Calm Down Bottle // Preschool Inspirations
Diving Fish Calm Down Bottle // Schooling a Monkey
Rainbow Calm Down Bottles // Lemon Lime Adventures
Swirling Glitter Calm Down Bottle // My Crazy Blessed Life
Night Sky Calming Bottle // Kids Activities Blog
Swirling Pearl Calming Jar // One Time Through
Glow in the Dark Calm Down Bottle // My Crazy Blessed Life
Ocean in a Bottle // Happy Hooligans
Color Mixing Calming Jar // Preschool Inspirations
Fairy Sparkles Calming Jar // One Time Through
Glow in the Dark Calming Bottle // Sunny Day Family
Glow in the Dark Sensory Bottle // Mom Inspired Life
Butterfly Calming Jar // Rhythms of Play
Star Gazing Calm Down Bottle // Pre-K Pages
Night Sky Calming Bottle // Preschool Inspirations
Polka Dot Calming Bottle // Still Playing School
Ocean Sensory Bottle // Little Bins for Little Hands
Calming Glitter Jars // Schooling a Monkey
LEGO Calming Jar // Little Bins for Little Hands
Floating Hearts Calming Bottle // Fun a Day
Car Calming Jar // Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
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