fidget toy
Restless hands' companion
A fidget toy is a small handheld object designed to be manipulated repetitively—squeezed, clicked, spun, or twisted.
Fidget spinners and pop-its are common examples.
Originally marketed for people with ADHD or anxiety, they became popular with children generally: Every kid in class had a fidget toy.
Thing that rotates
- cubeSix-squared-faced solid
- popperInhalant vial or corn appliance
- tangleTwisted mass of strands
- puttyPliable sealing compound
clicker · slider · roller · pop-it · chewable · keychain · ring · pen
Sustained single-minded attention
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- productivityOutput relative to input
- alertnessActive mental awareness
engagement · absorption · immersion · studying · learning · ADHD · stimming · redirect
Soft and easily compressed
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- rubberyElastic and resilient
- bumpyUneven in surface
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
textured · pliable · elastic · flexible · sensory · ridged · soft · grippy
Amusement or pleasure
- amusementPleased entertainment state
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- noveltyQuality of being original
- gameOrganized play or sport
pastime · diversion · enjoyment · hobby · playful · satisfying · collectible · trading
Reducing distress or discomfort
- relaxationState of being unwound
- reliefEasing of distress
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- easeLack of strain
serenity · tranquility · peace · quietude · restfulness · contentment · stillness · decompression
Persistent apprehensive distress
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- tensionStretched or strained state
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- copingManaging under strain
therapy · calming · regulation · occupational · special needs · autism · sensory processing · self-soothing
spinner
Thing that rotates
putty · clicker · slider · roller · pop-it · chewable · keychain · ring · pen · chain
concentration
Sustained single-minded attention
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- productivityOutput relative to input
alertness · engagement · absorption · immersion · studying · learning · ADHD · stimming · redirect · centering
squishy
Soft and easily compressed
smooth · textured · pliable · elastic · flexible · sensory · ridged · soft · grippy · malleable
fun
Amusement or pleasure
- amusementPleased entertainment state
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- noveltyQuality of being original
game · pastime · diversion · enjoyment · hobby · playful · satisfying · collectible · trading · tricks
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- relaxationState of being unwound
- reliefEasing of distress
- comfortEase or soothing relief
ease · serenity · tranquility · peace · quietude · restfulness · contentment · stillness · decompression · unwinding
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- tensionStretched or strained state
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
coping · therapy · calming · regulation · occupational · special needs · autism · sensory processing · self-soothing · overwhelm
- party favorsparty favor, party favors, goodie bag, wedding favors, loot bag
- stress reliefrelaxation, deep breathing, stress relief, deep breaths, meditation
- relaxationrelax, naps, break, rest, calm
- soft thingscotton balls, pillow, cushion, velvet, fleece
- poppable thingsbubble wrap, balloon, soap bubble, water balloon, party popper
- squishy thingsmarshmallow, stress ball, sponge, slime, Play-Doh
fidget toymeditation cushion
Seat for contemplative practice
stress ball · weighted blanket · restraint · tranquilizer · sedative
fidget toychess set
Strategic board game kit
jigsaw puzzle · brain teaser · strategy game · model kit · musical instrument
fidget toyjigsaw puzzle
Segmented image to reassemble
chess set · strategy game · board game · dollhouse · video game
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