Swingy Thing

Swingy Thing

Whirl it, twirl it, spin it two ways at once! Swingy Thing is advertised as a fidget toy that will get your hands and brain working together. I have to admit, this one has been a challenge for me. Using a combination of up-and-down movements and back-and-forth movements, get some of the pieces swinging while keeping others still. Painted pieces are wood and they all swing independently of each other. There is a short video at Fat Brain Toys that shows people spinning it, but not really how to get it started. But at least you can see what it is supposed to look like in action. https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/fat_brain_toy_co/swingy_thing.cfm

The 52 challenges are printed on a large, single piece of folded paper. The website says "Great tool for stress relief". Funny how frustration to one can be stress relief to another. : ) Definitely not for someone who frustrates easily as it takes trial and error and then practice to make it happen. Give me time, I'll get there. Give it to kids and, like kids do, some of them will figure it out right away. They never cease to amaze me.

Try this:

• Work on eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, problem solving, coordinated use of both hands, executive functioning skills, play and leisure exploration and participation

In the box: Unit you see above (it's sitting on a wire stand), 52 challenges.
Ages 6+, 1 player

 
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