A fidget spinner is a type of stress-relieving toy. A basic fidget spinner consists of a bearing in the center of a design made from any of a variety of materials including brass, stainless steel, titanium, copper and plastic. The toy has been advertised to may help people who have trouble focusing or fidgeting (such as those with ADHD, autism, or anxiety) by acting as a release mechanism for nervous energy or stress. Fidget Spinners have been out since 1990's but has became popular toys in 2017. You can get these in a variety of shops. Amazon sells these from £1.7 to £20.00. Ebay has them for £0.99.
Here is alternative version you can make at home, all you need is:
- cardboard (though several sheets of paper can be used too)
- a toothpick
- coins
- strong PVA glue
- scissors and “pokey things” like a needle
Here is a blog which has more details on how to make these. And it also has other ways of making Fidget Spinners.
http://www.redtedart.com/diy-fidget-spinners/
http://www.redtedart.com/diy-fidget-spinners/
