Squishy Coconut Oil Strawberry

Squishy Coconut Oil Strawberry

Add a burst of fruity fun to sensory play with the Squishy Coconut Oil Strawberry! This adorable strawberry-shaped squishy features a soft, mouldable texture that is incredibly satisfying to squeeze, squish, and reshape. Designed with a realistic strawberry appearance and a smooth sensory feel, it provides a calming tactile experience that children and adults alike will enjoy. Its coconut-oil-style filling allows it to hold its shape when pressed, creating a unique and engaging fidget experience.

Perfect for sensory exploration, stress relief, and quiet focus, this playful squishy encourages hands-on interaction and provides comforting tactile feedback. Its compact size makes it ideal for use at home, in classrooms, sensory spaces, or while travelling.

Features:

• Cute strawberry-inspired design
• Soft, mouldable coconut-oil-style texture
• Satisfying to squeeze, press, and reshape
• Encourages tactile sensory exploration
• Supports calmness, focus, and emotional regulation
• Ideal for fidgeting and stress relief
• Compact and portable for on-the-go sensory play
• Suitable for children aged 3 years and over

A sweet and satisfying sensory toy that combines playful design with a uniquely soft squishy experience, making it a favourite for busy hands and sensory seekers alike.

EYLF Learning Outcomes:

• Outcome 1 Encourages self-expression, confidence, independence, and emotional awareness through sensory and imaginative play.
• Outcome 2 Promotes social interaction, sharing, cooperation, and discussions about healthy foods, fruits, and everyday experiences.
• Outcome 3 Provides calming sensory input that supports emotional regulation, mindfulness, relaxation, and overall wellbeing.
• Outcome 4 Encourages curiosity, creativity, exploration, and problem-solving through open-ended sensory play experiences.
• Outcome 5 Supports language development through storytelling, descriptive vocabulary, role play, and social communication.

MTOP Learning Outcomes:

• Outcome 1 Supports confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and emotional regulation through sensory play.
• Outcome 2 Encourages collaboration, social engagement, and learning about food, nutrition, and community experiences.
• Outcome 3 Promotes sensory exploration, emotional wellbeing, relaxation, and fine motor development.
• Outcome 4 Inspires investigation, creativity, experimentation, and imaginative thinking.
• Outcome 5 Encourages communication, storytelling, expressive language, and cooperative play.

Developmental Milestones:

3–5 Years

• Develops sensory awareness through squeezing, touching, and exploring textures.
• Strengthens hand muscles and fine motor coordination.
• Encourages imaginative play and early role-play experiences.
• Supports emotional expression and self-regulation.
• Expands vocabulary through discussions about colours, shapes, fruits, and food.

5–8 Years

• Refines hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.
• Encourages creativity, storytelling, and imaginative thinking.
• Supports social development through sharing, cooperation, and collaborative play.
• Develops concentration, persistence, and problem-solving skills.
• Builds confidence through independent exploration and creative play.

8–12 Years

• Promotes mindfulness, relaxation, and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourages self-regulation and healthy coping strategies.
• Supports creative expression and communication skills.
• Enhances focus and attention during sensory activities.
• Encourages independent thinking and self-directed play.

Links to Theorists:

• This learning experience can be linked to Jean Piaget’s theories:
• Piaget believed children learn by actively exploring and interacting with their environment. The Squishy Coconut Oil Strawberry encourages hands-on sensory exploration, experimentation, and imaginative play, helping children develop cognitive understanding through direct experience.
• This learning experience can be linked to Lev Vygotsky’s theories:
• Vygotsky emphasised the role of social interaction in learning. The toy supports collaborative play, role play, storytelling, and conversations that help children build language, communication, and social skills.
• This learning experience can be linked to Erik Erikson’s theories:
• Erikson’s theory focuses on developing confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing. The calming sensory experience provided by the toy supports self-regulation, emotional expression, and the development of positive self-esteem.
• This learning experience can be linked to Maria Montessori’s theories:
• Montessori valued sensory-rich materials that encourage independent exploration. The Squishy Coconut Oil Strawberry allows children to engage in self-directed learning through touch, manipulation, and sensory discovery.
• This learning experience can be linked to Howard Gardner’s theories:
• The toy supports a variety of intelligences:
• • Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence through squeezing, handling, and manipulating the toy.
  • Linguistic Intelligence through storytelling, conversations, and descriptive language.
  • Interpersonal Intelligence through cooperative play and social interactions.
  • Intrapersonal Intelligence through self-awareness, emotional regulation, and independent play.
• This learning experience can be linked to Friedrich Froebel’s theories:
• Froebel recognised play as a fundamental part of children’s development. The open-ended nature of the Squishy Strawberry encourages imagination, creativity, and self-expression through child-led play.
• This learning experience can be linked to Urie Bronfenbrenner’s theories:
• Bronfenbrenner highlighted how learning is influenced by a child’s environment and relationships. Fruit-themed play helps children connect everyday experiences, healthy food concepts, family routines, and community experiences with their learning.
• This learning experience can be linked to Rudolf Steiner’s theories:
• Steiner emphasised imagination, creativity, and sensory experiences as essential to development. The Squishy Coconut Oil Strawberry supports holistic learning through sensory engagement, imaginative play, and emotional wellbeing.