CoComelon Lane's DIY Squishies: one of the calmest crafts in this batch
A gentle, low-sensory paper craft that actually explains itself step by step. A rare genuinely calm pick from a franchise better known for high energy.
CoComelon Lane walks through a simple paper squishy craft, and it's one of the calmest, gentlest videos in this entire batch: low sensory intensity, no sudden sounds, and a genuinely step-by-step instructional approach. It scores 75 out of 100 for real educational value and is rated safe for both autism-friendly and sensory-avoiding viewing, a proper standout for a preschool-aged child who needs a low-key, hands-on activity.
At a glance
Will it actually calm them down?
Brilliant on Windy days (fizzy, wound-up, needs a gentle craft to settle into)
Brilliant on Rainy days (flat, wants a hands-on activity)
Helps on Stormy days, once the peak has passedScores measure how reliably this video moves a child toward a settled, regulated state. In the Piko app, kids tell us their weather and we do the matching automatically.
Which kids will love it?
Why it works
Our review flags overall sensory intensity as low, the only trigger noted anywhere is bright colours, with no audio triggers at all. Average shot length is 6.5 seconds, considerably steadier than almost everything else in this batch, giving a young child real time to follow along and copy each step.
The instructional level is rated medium, which fits a proper craft tutorial: enough guidance to actually make the squishy, without tipping into a demanding, do-this-now tone (our review confirms it stays suggestion-based and autonomy-respecting throughout). Educational value scores 75, genuinely high for this batch.
Our review marks this as safe for autism-friendly, PDA-safe and sensory-avoiding viewing, which is a rare full house. Our only flag: this reads as babyish once a child is past about 7, so it's one to enjoy now rather than save.
When to reach for it
- This is an excellent pick for a proper wobbly moment or a low-key afternoon: our scoring puts meltdown recovery at 60, one of the higher marks in this batch, and settling a wound-up child at 90.
- It also works nicely as a calm activity prompt: pause it, get the paper and scissors out, and actually make the squishy alongside the video.
Sensory & SEN notes
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Questions parents ask
What age does this suit best?
Our scoring puts the sweet spot at 4 to 5, with a high risk of feeling babyish for children 8 and over. It's genuinely calm rather than merely quiet, though, which makes it a useful watch beyond just CoComelon fans.
Is this actually calming, or just quiet?
Genuinely calming. It scores 90 for settling a wound-up child and 60 for meltdown recovery, both among the higher marks in this batch, backed by low sensory intensity and steady 6.5 second shots.
Can my child actually follow the craft steps?
Yes, that's the design. Instructional level is rated medium, meaning there's real step-by-step guidance without being pushy about it, so pausing and making the squishy alongside the video works well.
Any scary bits?
None flagged at any age band. This is one of the gentlest videos in the whole batch.
40+ checks per video, with a final pass from the review desk · Scored 17 July 2026 · We do not host videos; playback is via YouTube's official embed.