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My Muscles Need a Push: A Sensory Calm-Down Story for Toddlers
Paperback
Series: Calm Little Bodies
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 4 2026
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.06 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When little bodies feel too wiggly, busy, or overwhelmed, they don't always need calm down, they need to move.
My Muscles Need a Push is a gentle sensory story designed to help toddlers understand their bodies and find calm through safe, purposeful movement.
Perfect for children who struggle to sit still, have big energy, or need physical release, this book introduces simple and relatable ways to push, carry, and move, supporting early self-regulation in a warm and playful way.
Created by an early childhood educator, this story supports both children and the adults who care for them, offering simple language to understand sensory needs without shame or pressure.
Perfect for:
- Toddlers with big energy or busy bodies
- Children who find it hard to sit still
- Sensory seekers needing movement
- Emotional regulation and calm-down routines
- Home, childcare, and early learning settings
Inside this book:
- Simple toddler-friendly language
- Relatable everyday moments
- Gentle guidance for safe movement
- A calming rhythm that supports regulation
- A special song to continue the experience
Part of the Calm Little Bodies Series, a collection of sensory stories designed to support big feelings in little bodies.
A comforting and practical book for parents, carers, and educators looking for toddler calm-down books, sensory regulation tools, and emotional development support.
Ideal for toddlers aged 2 to 6 years.
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