

They are the perfect stocking stuffers, goody bag fillers and outdoor playdate trading objects. What’s crystal clear is they are all the rage. Yamalis Diaz told the New York Times, there is conflicting evidence as to whether these toys actually improve focus in school.

As NYU clinical psychologist and ADHD specialist Dr. (Don't even get me started on that, oh kids stuck in a house filled with STUFF).įirst, download and print the free Fidget Spinner Moves worksheet.According to the neurodiversity experts at, “Most young kids can’t sit still for long periods of time.” Quieting your body and focusing your attention without rocking, fidgeting or bouncing is a skill that develops over time, and on a spectrum-meaning some children master it earlier than others.Įnter the explosive popularity of sensory toys and fidget toys.ĭo they fulfill their loftiest promises to sharpen cognition and settle emotions? That’s up in the air. It's a great thing to use when the weather starts to turn chilly and your housebound kids start to whine that they have nothing to do.

My kids and I came up with this Fidget Spinner Moves sheet that is actually loads of fun, uses the fidget spinner(s) and gets everyone moving. You know what though? We don't have to sit idly by while these annoying little contraptions do nothing for us. Last summer's trendy toy is now just a collector's item – collecting dust that is. (Trust me, we didn't buy all 8)Īnd do you ever actually SEE your kids playing with them? I certainly don't. Why we would need 8, when my kids have only 2 hands each, is beyond me.

Raise your hand if you have at least one fidget spinner in your house.
