The Role Of Fidget Toys

Posted by storeforshopping on August 24th, 2017

Nobody can stand still at one place doing absolutely nothing except perhaps the guards at Buckingham Palace. They are exceptional beings who do not fidget at all on duty. Fidgeting is a nature of man that is probably necessary to keep parts of our brain entertained that would perhaps disrupt other activities that we do. The fidget toys are just another way of fidgeting and considering the human tendency; these toys too are no less in popularity:

1. What are fidget toys?

Unlike the normal levels of fidgeting that we are all blessed with, some have a low attention span. The overloaded, fidgety and multitasking minds need to be calmed down; hence the use of the fidget toys is more common among them. These are self-regulation tools that help to maintain focus, help in active listening, and calming the mind.

2. Types of fidget toys

Fidget toys are widely classified into three categories. Take a look at them on an individual basis and see what type suits your requirements in the best way possible:

a. Fidget cube

Antsy Labs designed fidget cubes. It is small in size and fits in your hand easily. It has six sides complete with sensory tools on all sides to occupy an individual’s hands and other senses, to give a self-soothing experience. It has a rocker switch, a rolling ball, a small joystick, gears, a spinning disc, a rubbing stone and five buttons.

b. Fidget spinners

A toy that follows the principle of a gyroscope, it is usually made up of two parts- a central bearing, held between the index finger and thumb, and a three (sometimes more)- pronged rotational bars. It somewhat resembles a Chinese throwing star. It spins around your finger once you flick a bar with your finger. It is made from various materials like brass, copper, stainless steel, plastic, titanium and other such metals. The bearings are ceramic or metal. The smooth movement helps to calm down people suffering from anxiety, increase the attention span of students suffering from ADHD etc.

c. Fidget stick

It's a new introduction in the list of fidget toys. It has already gained popularity among children and adults of China and Japan. Recently launched in the market of Britain and the toy has received quite an audience in such a small time. This toy is initially known as the ‘Mokuru’ and has been under the creation procedure by designer Masakazu Node. It is a beach toy with rubber stoppers at both ends to help it stand. It was originally designed to test an individual’s balance and focus, but today it also checks the dexterity of spinners.

3. Need for the fidget toys

Introducing fidget toys have had different positive results among students. Research has shown that their attention span has increased, and so has their overall academic performance. The maximum progress has been observed among the students who have ADHD and ADD.

The fidget toys are extremely affordable, and you can easily make them at home. It is appealing to individuals of all ages. Most fidget toys nowadays come in attractive colours and designs.