Fidget toys are simple toys that can easily be manipulated in the hands to promote stress relief, self-regulation, and attention. Whether it’s pushing a button back and forth, or spinning a spinner, these toys are great for keeping the hands busy while keeping the mind focused on other things like listening. Fidget toys are often satisfying to play with and feel good to the touch. I’ve created a list of some of my favorite fidget toys. You can click on any of the pictures to learn more about each toy.
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1) Pop It Fidget Toy!
Pop It Fidget Toy is a great way to keep hands busy during listening activities and lessons. Kids will enjoy the sensory input of popping these pieces back and forth. This fidget toy can also be used as a turn taking game with another player. See who will be the last one to pop.
2) Toysmith Wood Fidget Puzzle
The little squares in this Wood Fidget Puzzle by Toysmith can be twisted and turned in thousands of ways to create different shapes and structures. Great for keeping the hands busy, and the mind focused. Love this one!
3) Tangle Jr.
Tangle Jr. can be endlessly twisted and turned in multiple directions making for a creative and soothing play experience. The little semi circle pieces can also be pulled apart and snapped back together (some strength is required though).
4) Mondo Spaghetti Balls
Mondo Spaghetti Balls are stretchy, squishy and have a cool texture and feel to them. Very intriguing and rewarding toy.
5) DNA Stressballs
Trying to squeeze and maneuver the little rubber balls inside the DNA Stress Balls is super fun and engaging. The DNA Stress Balls make for a great tactile toy.
6) Stretchy Squishy String
Stretchy Strings feel soft and slimy. Pinch them, tie them, twist them, and stretch them over 10 ft long. Stretchy Strings also make great exercise toys for the fingers and hands.
7) Spiky Slap Bracelets
Spiky Slap Bands are super rewarding to manipulate, bend, touch, and play with. Snap one over your wrist to watch it curve into a bracelet.
8) 12 Sided Fidget Cube
This 12 Sided Fidget Cube looks awesome! So many parts to explore, manipulate, push, pull, and feel.
9) Stretchy Mice and Cheese
Can you stretch the cheese enough to hide the mice inside the holes? This fidget toy also helps strengthen muscles in the hands and promotes fine motor skills.
10) Wacky Tracks
Wacky Tracks bend and twist into countless of shapes. Guaranteed to keep the hands and the mind busy for hours.
11) Fidget Ball Brain Teaser
Can you match the colors of the balls to their corresponding holes? The Magic Speed Cube is fun to manipulate and also makes a great fine motor toy!
12) Jeliku Toy
The Jeliku Toy is another interesting fidget toy. Bend and turn the plastic pieces into different directions to create unique designs.
13) Whatz It Fidget Toy
What'z It is a great quality wooden fidget toy where the pieces also bend on all sides and twist in different directions to create different structures.
14) Flexi-Sphere Fidget Toy
Flexi-Sphere is made out of silver wire and glass beads. It expands and collapses into cool looking shapes when manipulated. Can you fold it into all the design options?
Please Note: Some of the fidget toys listed contain small parts and are not meant for young children. Always remember to supervise your child with any new toy and use your judgment to make sure it's safe and appropriate.