Spinners | Imamother

kerem

Thu, Apr 27 2017, 9:59 pm

Was just wondering about the latest craze - spinners.
I read somewhere that it helps people with ADHD and/or autism to focus.
Anybody did research on this?
Also, how do I differentiate between a piece of junk and the "real thing"?

Moonlight

Thu, Apr 27 2017, 10:06 pm

Omg I never heard of these til today and heard about them 5 times today from 5 different sources! What is this?
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catinthehat

Thu, Apr 27 2017, 10:09 pm

Its a ridiculous craze. My 3! year old son came home from school asking for one!!! To me it looks like something thats meant for special needs individuals

cnc

Thu, Apr 27 2017, 10:09 pm

Does anyone have a link?

ra_mom

Thu, Apr 27 2017, 10:13 pm

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.....;th=1

I saw some at Variety Corner in Brooklyn for $7.50. DD wants to earn one.

ra_mom

Thu, Apr 27 2017, 10:14 pm

Fidget toys are definitely not just for people with SN.

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MitzadSheini

Thu, Apr 27 2017, 10:18 pm

We've got some fidget spinners. They are cheap plastic things, modern equivalent of a yoyo. Very popular in my boys schools. Haven't got a cube yet because they are really expensive. They are popular in Israel as well at the moment.

Rutabaga

Thu, Apr 27 2017, 10:19 pm

I saw them at Amazing Savings for $2.99. That's probably a knockoff but I don't think most kids would care.

I mind a lot less when the kids go crazy over something like this, which is a one-time purchase, as opposed to things like Shopkins.

iluvy

Thu, Apr 27 2017, 10:57 pm

Thanks Rutabaga my little girls were asking for this but I wasn't going to buy it for $12 each! I will look for it in Amazing Savings.

Can't believe I am dealing with fads in kindergarten!!

yidisheh mama

Thu, Apr 27 2017, 11:05 pm

MitzadSheini wrote:

https://www.groupon.com/deals/.....2pack