Stress Relief Balls - Find the Worm, 3 pcs
These stress balls offer a wonderfully messy sensory experience—without the actual mess. Think of the feeling kids love when digging their hands into muddy puddles, wet sand, or a glorious mix of gravel, goo, and all sorts of “treasures”… just in a much more hygienic way.
Each ball has its own unique texture—one with spikes, one with bumps, and one with a smooth surface. The insides are different too: one is filled with large beads, another with smaller beads, and the third with sand. No matter which one you pick, they’re all perfect for squeezing, squishing, and fidgeting to your heart's content.
Playing with these balls is a great way to strengthen hand muscles, promote calm, develop sensitivity, and stimulate the tactile sense. The tactile sense is activated when the skin is touched, sending signals to the brain that help it understand where the body ends and everything else begins. In other words, it helps us maintain body awareness and a sense of self. Without regular stimulation, this awareness can fade. The brain relies on new sensory input to keep it sharp and up to date.
Tactile stimulation can also help reduce anxiety, ease restlessness, improve concentration, and support learning. Not bad for a few small balls… The connection between hands and brain really is amazing, isn’t it?
These balls are also great for language and communication exercises, especially when exploring how to describe similarities and differences.
Please note: The balls may have a strong smell when first unpacked. It’s completely harmless, though some may find it a bit unpleasant.
Diameter: 10 cm. Weight: 260 grams.
What makes this product special
Toys for learning through play
Play is essential for children’s learning, well-being, and development. Through play, children learn about themselves and the world around them.
Play helps children:
• stay curious
• focus and become absorbed in what they're doing
• take on age-appropriate challenges
• build confidence
We believe children learn best by doing things for themselves:
• by making mistakes
• by getting messy
• by falling down and getting back up again
Resilience, confidence, and courage grow through experience, one small step at a time.
That's why we carefully choose toys that encourage independence, imagination, movement, and social skills — offering just the right balance of support, freedom, and opportunities to grow.
Carefully selected toys
We carefully handpick every toy from the vast world of toys available today. The only toys that make it into our range are ones we'd be happy to give our own children.
Every toy at ToyAcademy should:
• support learning through play
• be made from durable, high-quality materials
• be safe and enjoyable for children to play with
20 years of experience as parents and professionals
We're a Danish company founded in 2005, and we're parents too. We know what it's like to want the very best toys for your children.
Our mission is clear:
Toys should support children’s development, well-being, and confidence through play.
90-day returns
Shop with peace of mind — especially when buying gifts.
You have 90 days to return your purchase, giving you extra flexibility and peace of mind.
If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
What makes this product special
These stress balls offer a wonderfully messy sensory experience—without the actual mess. Think of the feeling kids love when digging their hands into muddy puddles, wet sand, or a glorious mix of gravel, goo, and all sorts of “treasures”… just in a much more hygienic way.
Each ball has its own unique texture—one with spikes, one with bumps, and one with a smooth surface. The insides are different too: one is filled with large beads, another with smaller beads, and the third with sand. No matter which one you pick, they’re all perfect for squeezing, squishing, and fidgeting to your heart's content.
Playing with these balls is a great way to strengthen hand muscles, promote calm, develop sensitivity, and stimulate the tactile sense. The tactile sense is activated when the skin is touched, sending signals to the brain that help it understand where the body ends and everything else begins. In other words, it helps us maintain body awareness and a sense of self. Without regular stimulation, this awareness can fade. The brain relies on new sensory input to keep it sharp and up to date.
Tactile stimulation can also help reduce anxiety, ease restlessness, improve concentration, and support learning. Not bad for a few small balls… The connection between hands and brain really is amazing, isn’t it?
These balls are also great for language and communication exercises, especially when exploring how to describe similarities and differences.
Please note: The balls may have a strong smell when first unpacked. It’s completely harmless, though some may find it a bit unpleasant.
Diameter: 10 cm. Weight: 260 grams.
Supports important skills that really benefit your child's well-being and learning ability:
- Strengthens your child's fine motor skills.
- It's time for immersion and relaxation.
- A playful way to strengthenyour child's tactile sense, which supports their well-being.
| Item number | 1039-M581925 |
|---|---|
| Age | 3 yrs., 4 yrs., 5 yrs. , 6 yrs. , 7 yrs. , 8 yrs. , 9 yrs., 10 yrs. , 11 yrs. , 12 yrs. , 13 yrs. , 14+ yrs. |
| Senses | The tactile sense |
| Function | Fine motor skills, Immersion and relaxation, Concentration, Mindfulness, Emotional safety |
| Material | Plastic |
| Maintenance | Wipe with a damp cloth |
| Take it with you | to school |
Do you know Spordas?
Belgian Spordas is owned by Megaform – one of the world's biggest suppliers of equipment for physical education and sports. For over 40 years, Spordas has designed popular balls and sports gear, and your child probably recognises their classic balls from PE class. Spordas makes top quality equipment, which your child will enjoy using to get their body moving.See all our products from Spordas here.
Delivery time: 2-4 business days
We aim to ship your order as quickly as possible. In most cases, you’ll receive it within 2-4 business days. Occasionally, minor delays may occur.
Please note: During busy periods, such as Christmas or Black Friday, delivery times may be slightly longer.
Returns
You have 90 days to return your purchase. That gives you extra peace of mind, especially when buying gifts. If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
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