If you try to fix how much time a schoolchild spends in his hands with a smartphone, you can turn gray. You can’t pick up a mobile phone - the child must always be in touch for his own safety, but it’s also impossible to control the time - parents are not always with their children. But it seems that there is a contraption that can pull today's children out of virtual reality.
The other day showman Ivan Urgant appeared on the TV screen with a strange thing in his hands and said that the spinner (that's what this thing is called) is at this stage a symbol of childhood. We decided to tell our readers what a spinner is and why modern kids need it so much.
So, let's say right away that there is no SPECIAL meaning that adults are looking for in this toy. Three rings and a bearing in the middle. The spinet rotates around its own axis. Spins for a very long time. Spin and enjoy. ALL!
After the appearance of this toy on the Internet, a stir immediately arose - from rave reviews to puzzled "what is it for?" what is it?" But for children, this is completely unimportant - for them, the possession of these gizmos is a matter of "unhappiness and happiness." You can find them on the Runet in online stores at a price of 350 to 3000 rubles (from the most arrogant sellers). By the way, on Aliexpress for this amount you can buy a bucket of spinners. But not everyone is ready to wait.
Sellers claim that spinners help children with autism. This, of course, is complete nonsense. But one thing is undeniable - the children really like these "restless twisters".
Perhaps all parents who have schoolchildren have seen how modern kids behave during recess. Most of them, leaving the office, take out their smartphones and headphones from their pockets and disperse to the corners. When schoolchildren have spinners, immersion in virtual reality no longer arouses such interest. After all, playing with several spinners is always more interesting: you can, for example, build a tower and spin everything at the same time, or just run several at once and watch whose spinner moves longer.
In fairness, it should be noted that in the childhood of today's parents there was something similar - many carried bearings to school. But the modern entertainment industry responds to the needs of the kids more quickly. And it's great! The only important thing is that modern children liked spinners. And it's really cool!
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What is a spinner, history of creation, types of spinners.
Spinner, fidget spinner, spinner, hand spinner(English) fidget spinner, hand spinner) - anti-stress toy simulator. A spinner is a small bearing to which pieces of plastic or other material are attached. The user holds the inner, fixed part with his fingers and spins the outer one.and how it works.
How the spinner works
In the center of the spinner there is a metal or ceramic bearing, several blades / wings or weights are located radially. The toy is made of various materials - brass, stainless steel, titanium, copper or plastic and wood. The material and design of the bearings affects the duration of rotation, the type of vibration and noise produced, creating sensory feedback.
The history of the spinner
FROM The pinner was invented by Florida inventor Katherine Hettinger in 1993. She told The Guardian that it was a "terrible summer" when she was unable to play with her daughter due to myasthenia gravis, a disease characterized by very rapid muscle fatigue. Spinner let her take the baby.
Hattinger sold several thousand devices, and in 1999 she patented her invention. But things didn't go any further. Toy manufacturer Hasbro refused to release spinners, and in 2005 the patent expired - Hattinger had no money to renew it.
In April, several tens of millions of spinners were sold, but Katherine Hattinger did not earn anything from them. The 62-year-old inventor launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter in early May and invited everyone to place orders for the “classic spinner”. In the first six days, they managed to collect only two thousand dollars out of 24.
Types of spinners
The "classic" spinner has three beams, but there are options with two beams, and with four, and a round shape. Sometimes one more bearing is built into each beam - and then the toy can be rotated not only around the central part.
The triangular spinner is the most common. It has a main bearing and three - at the edges, spinning for about 2 minutes. Good for tricks;
Round - simple, in the form of a wheel (most often these are bought for young children), and a complex model that has numerous counterweights thanks to them, the spinner rotation time increases).
Shuriken - imitates a fabulous weapon and looks truly fantastic. The edges are sharp or specifically bent - the fantasy of manufacturers knows no bounds;
Rectangular spinner is suitable for lovers of minimalism. Two rotating axles, small, compact, no unnecessary parts.
Glows in the dark - this toy adds even more positive emotions. Creates a beautiful, spinning bright circle in the dark. The glow is not due to the battery, but thanks to the LED coating. The toy is charged in the light or near the lamp.
Sleeve spinners are an original idea, where whole bullets or their parts are used as a counterweight.
How to choose a spinner
What to look for when choosing a spinner. The most important part is the central bearing, it is he who sets the rotation speed. Ceramic ones spin the longest - the most expensive ones. But they create noise when spinning, which is not always pleasant to others. Semi-ceramic, or as they are also called - hybrid - do not create noise, are affordable and spin for a long time. Most spinners are made on the basis of metal bearings, they are easy to use and reliable.
Manufacturers have introduced a special ABEC bearing rotation rating: the larger it is, the longer the gadget will spin. When choosing the perfect spinner, this parameter will help you navigate and choose a really high-quality product. It is worth paying attention to the quality of grinding, so that the model does not have roughness and flaws. A high-quality spinner will always rotate easily and smoothly, and will not leave damage on the fingers. The hand trainer should delight and bring pleasure to every second of its use.
spinner tricks
How spinners became popular
In subsequent years, small companies released spinners as therapeutic devices for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, and autism. But until the end of 2016, no one was particularly interested in them.
On New Year's Eve, Forbes called the spinner "the must-buy office toy in 2017." Moreover, the publication meant devices that cost from 139 to 199 dollars. They were called "iPhones among desktop toys."
In 2017, buying spinners has become much easier. On the same Amazon, regular versions now cost two or three dollars, and more expensive ones cost 10-15. In March and April, videos began to appear on YouTube with reviews of spinners and tricks that can be done with them (one of the tricks is to make the toy spin on a non-standard surface - for example, on the tip of the nose or toe).
Spinner, spinner, fidget spinner, hand spinner (fidget spinner, hand spinner) is a fashionable anti-stress toy today. It is a real salvation for kinesthetics who like to twist something in their hands.
What is a spinner toy?
In the center of the spinner there is a bearing made of ceramic or metal, on the sides of it there are several blades or weights. Finger spinner is made of various materials: plastic, brass, titanium, stainless steel, copper.
A hand spinner is a kind of gadget that consists of the following main parts: a body on a bearing, a plug and external bearings. The spinner looks like a flat structure, which is activated by hitting the side of the wing, causing the wings to rotate rapidly.
That is, to spin the toy, you need to hold the middle bearing between your thumb and forefinger, and spin the wing with your second hand or middle finger.
The spinner was invented back in the 1990s, but only became popular in 2017. Now his popularity is growing, especially among schoolchildren who have learned to perform various tricks with him. Today, the spinner is very often presented as a toy that benefits health. Interestingly, in some schools in the United States, it was forbidden to bring spinners, as they distract from study, and in some schools, on the contrary, they are recommended to help students concentrate.
The spinner is an effective self-regulation tool. It is used to calm and relieve feelings of anxiety, to reduce excitement and stress. In addition, the spinner toy helps to develop fine motor skills of the fingers and increase tactile sensitivity, and this helps to concentrate attention, strengthen memory, and develop intellectual abilities.
According to Money magazine, the popularity of these spinner toys began to grow in April 2017, during this period the number of searches for the phrase “fidget spinner” increased sharply on Google.
On April 27, 2017, the New York Post wrote that "the so-called fidget spinners are a fast-moving craze that has swept the whole country with its scale, and stores cannot keep up with the demand for them."
In May, Amazon spinners took all the places in the list of 20 best-selling toys.
Today, turntables for hands amaze with their diversity. As mentioned above, they differ in materials from which they are made (metal, wood, plastic, etc.), dimensions, colors, rotation speed, weight, size of cutouts and edging.
Health effects of a spinner toy
An article was published in Money magazine that spinners were "originally created and marketed as a sedative that can be used to stay focused." On Amazon, spinner toys were advertised as "anti-stress."
There is a famous teacher who used spinners in his work with autistic children and they really helped to calm the kids.
But, the opinions of experts are ambiguous. Some agree on the benefits of spinners for people with ADHD and autism, while others argue that spinners are more of a distraction than a help in concentration.
Those experts who are “for” spinners say that they are not only a stylish anti-stress toy, but also a simulator that helps keep fingers and hands in good shape. In the process of interaction with the hand twister, stress, fear, excitement decrease, concentration of attention improves, the level of irritability decreases, the emotional state returns to normal.
This toy is suitable for people with monotonous or stressful work, it helps to relax, relieve stress, switch attention.
Thanks to the spinner, you can get rid of some bad habits: tapping the table with a pen, twisting your hair with your finger, biting a pencil, nails, and performing other meaningless actions.
In addition, with the help of a spinner toy, you can learn how to perform interesting tricks, shoot them on video and put them on public display.
Hand spinner is an original gift for both adults and children.
You can clearly see what a spinner spinner toy is in the video:
Once again, approaching the checkout of her favorite bookstore, she noticed that the sales girls were twirling funny multi-colored things on their fingers. The gizmos also turned out to be hypnotic, because from the store I took out not only another Hilda, a quest book about Ancient Egypt and an exotic zoo in a tin box, but also a spinner (which was called a puzzle on the price tag).
The biggest puzzle is why this... toy? little thing? so called. It's more of an anti-stress, a thing like cubes with switches and chewing gum for hands. What to do with the spinner? As the name suggests, spin. Pinch the middle with your thumb and forefinger, and then click on the blade to turn the spinner into a hypnotoad propeller. The seller in the bookstore managed not only to twist it, but also to rotate it on one finger, and also move it from finger to finger. I just twist mine, holding the middle on both sides, but maybe I’ll try to peep some videos on youtube about what else you can think of with a spinner, because the toy, although it seems quite simple, is captivating.
My spinner made of metal, weighs 52 grams. Sold in a simple black box. Coloring - pink-violet metallic; when unwinding at different angles, some patterns appear. And also he rustling funny, moreover, depending on whether you hold the spinner vertically or horizontally, the sound will be different - either rustling or clicking. There were also plastic ones on sale, both with three and four blades, similar to shurikens, but they spun worse, stopped much faster (mine, for example, spinning for a minute and a half). While I was sorting through the whole thing, and the sellers showed all the new options - sometimes with a leopard print, then neon colors, - my grandmother and grandson came up, and the grandmother authoritatively stated: "Take the one with a notch in the middle, they hold on to your fingers better ". "And we will also be delivered with illumination soon!" - the sellers reported, and their eyes burned naturally like this very backlight. When I left, they thought of putting the spinners on top of each other and spinning them in different directions.
In general, it turned out to be an amusing little thing, albeit not an essential one. The sound can get boring after a while, and it can hit your fingers if it slips off. The price range of those that I saw in the store is from 70 (for inferior shuriken-like ones) to 260 (for those recommended by my grandmother "with notches"). My metal cost 200 rubles before the discount. I'll have to see what aliexpress has to offer, because I think spinners are going to be as big a hit this summer as spooky fur bunny key chains. Worth taking as gifts for children.
In the 90s, many offices hung the so-called “leaf of anger”: an A4 sheet with instructions instructing them to tear it off the wall in a stressful situation, crumple it up and throw it into a corner. Today we have a thousand and one opportunities to calm our nerves in more effective and less conspicuous ways. The editors of the site plunged into the depths of Aliexpress and collected for you a selection of the best relax toys.
The tangle is an invention of the American sculptor Richard Zavitz. While studying Eastern philosophy, he discovered the Eternal Knot of the Buddha - 12 links, symbolizing the cyclical nature of everything. This symbol inspired Zavitz to create the Infinity sculpture: a closed system of 18 sectors rotating around an axis.
A little later, the sculptor recreated a reduced creation in plastic and in 1981 put it on sale under the Tangle brand. Since then, this simple puzzle has been purchased by more than 60 million people - as it turned out, tangle perfectly calms nerves, increases concentration and helps in attempts to break bad habits.
Buy for 160 rubles.
Positive tactile sensations are important for quick stress relief. There are nerve endings on our palms, the massage of which helps to instantly calm down, and with constant exposure it also improves blood circulation.
A bright anti-stress ball made of elastic, quickly regenerating polyurethane foam will replace acupuncture massage, stabilize your well-being and cheer you up.
Buy for 200 rubles.
The invention of the Japanese designer Makiko Yoshida is not an ordinary anti-stress ball. Made in the form of a human face, the toy will show the owner the whole range of feelings: make her smile, frown, scream or be surprised. With each grimace, you will be more and more removed from everyday worries.
Buy for 280 rubles.
The fidget spinner, also known as a “twist” or “turntable”, was patented in the early 90s by chemist Katherine Hettinger, who invented this toy for her daughter with myasthenia gravis.
They remembered about it only in 2016, and already at the beginning of 2017 this simple anti-stress hit the top of the best-selling goods on the Internet. Spinner mesmerizes with rapid rotation, soothes and, according to many parents, helps to curb children's hyperactivity.
There are several colors to choose from, including glow-in-the-dark.
Buy for 165 rubles.
Instead of the classic fidget spinner, you can turn a spinner in your hand, stylized as the attributes of the heroes of popular films or anime: Sasuke's sharingan or Naruto's razengan, Captain America's shield or Batman's shuriken. Children will be delighted!
Buy for 330 rubles.
No matter how much you love your job, sometimes it literally drives you crazy. A magnetic pen-transformer will help you survive difficult office everyday life. Its core is disassembled into 13 cylindrical neodymium magnets. Using the included magnetic balls (12 pieces) and imagination, you can brighten up the working environment and present yourself as a virtuoso sculptor-inventor. In the package you will also find two interchangeable conductive rubber tips for working with touchscreen gadgets.
Buy for 660 rubles.
If you've broken more than one pen during boring meetings or lectures, give the Think Ink Pen a try. It bends and clicks silently, without annoying others. The steel case is difficult to break or gnaw. An arc with neodymium magnets at the ends is attached to the side, which can be “driven” over the entire surface of the handle.
Buy for 360 rubles.
A compact roller massager is an indispensable accessory for supporters of a healthy lifestyle. It effectively relieves fatigue and muscle pain after a workout. With regular use, the roller helps fight cellulite, makes the skin toned and supple.
Buy for 410 rubles.
If you're feeling stressed out, squeeze the toy dinosaur and it'll bulge its red-streaked eyes in a funny way. In calm times, it will delight your gaze with a soothing pastel color. The toy is made of safe rubber, pleasant to the touch.
Buy for 270 rubles.
A simple but effective "crusher" will help you out in a stressful situation. The plastic gel mass hidden in the mesh, when pressed, passes through the cells, remotely resembling a bunch of grapes. The toy restores nerves and improves fine motor skills, which is useful for both adults and children.
