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DIY Fidget Spinner

We know, we know – those fidget spinners are not the most loved items around for teachers at the moment! However, what if you could create a science lesson that allowed your students to not just play with the spinners but create their own and discover the science behind them?
  • Step 1 Stick your templates onto strong card. The template fits 4 spinners perfectly onto our White Carboard Squares. Cut the spinner pieces out and decorate. Each student will need one spinner and two extra circles.
  • Step 2 Use a box cutter to carefully poke a hole through the centre of each of the 2 circles, as well as the centre of the fidget spinner itself. Make sure the hole in the spinner’s circle is large enough so that a paper fastener will fit through unhindered and the spinner will spin freely.
  • Step 3 Place a circle magnet or coin on the end of each of the spinner’s arms and attach with glue dots. Press firmly for a strong hold.
  • Step 4 Layer the 3 pieces so the spinner is in between the 2 circles and then push your paper fastener through the centre holes that you created. Bend back the ends of the paper fastener firmly whilst still allowing easy movement for the fidget spinner. It's time to spin!
  • This idea contains magnets that are not recommended for children under the age of 3. Adult supervision is recommended when children are completing this idea. WARNING! This toy contains magnets or magnetic components. Magnets sticking together or becoming attached to a metallic object inside the human body can cause serious or fatal injury. Seek immediate medical help if magnets are swallowed or inhaled.

Materials used in this activity

Cardboard Squares - White - Pack of 100
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Round Paint Brushes - Assorted - Pack of 30
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Magnets - Round - Pack of 20
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Student Scissors - Pack of 20
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Paper Fasteners - Pack of 100
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CleverPatch Glue Stick - 40g
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CleverPatch Glue Dots - Pack of 300
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CleverPatch Triangular Maxi Coloured Markers - Pack of 10
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CleverPatch Coloured Pencils - Pack of 12
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CleverPatch Acrylic Paint Tubes - 75ml - Set of 14 Colours
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