There's something deeply satisfying about absent-mindedly spinning, flicking, and popping small plastic items with your fingers. Fidget toys tap right into this impulse, offering a simple way for kids ...

Did you know one of the most budget friendly ways to bring STEAM into your classroom is with paper projects? There are so many projects you can do with paper engineering and arts, it can keep your ...

People living with dementia sometimes become restless or develop fidgeting behaviours as the condition develops. In some cases, fidget toys or twiddlemuffs can be a helpful way to relax the person or ...

Fidget toys are everywhere. They’ve moved beyond the school playground... and the squishy, stretchy, squeezy, spinny designs now come in all shapes, sizes and colour combinations. Even adults can’t ...

Fidgeting didn’t start with the spinner craze. If you’ve ever clicked a ballpoint pen again and again, you’ve used a fidget item. As part of our work, we’ve asked people what items they like to fidget ...

Katherine Isbister receives funding from Committee for Children, a nonprofit focused on teaching children social-emotional skills. Fidgeting didn’t start with the spinner craze. If you’ve ever clicked ...

Fidget toys such as Slime and Pop It have become popular means to relieve stress for children and adults alike.Mental health professionals said that poking, prodding, stretching, twisting, kneading, ...

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