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Category: FIDGET & FIDDLE
For over 20 years, Trainers Warehouse has been studying, selling, and creating fidget toys, perfectly suited for adult (and youth) learning environments. Every desk fidget toy we recommend must meet our strict criteria: soothing to use, well made, quiet so as not to disturb other learners, and not-distracting to the learners themselves.
Survey says . . . attendees prefer toys!
Several years ago, Garry Platt, a Learning & Development Specialist at EEF Ltd., posed the question. He presented two training tables–one with a smattering of fidget toys; and one without. He asked, simply, “A or B?” then posted his results on LinkedIN – A or B?. The ... Read More
Five Factors for Fabulous Fidget Toys
The Fidget Spinner was certainly a fidget toy phenomenon of 2017, but Trainers Warehouse has been focusing on finger fiddles and fidgets for over 20 years. Unfortunately, the Fidget Spinner is too distracting to be an ideal tool for true fidgeters and classroom or meeting use. However, the good news... Read More
Doodling Works – with Sunni Brown
I was so happy to come across this great TED talk where Sunni Brown talks about the misconceptions and benefits of doodling. It’s under 6 minutes and worth the watch! Read More Research Shows Doodling is approved!... Read More
Doodling approved by Doodle Research
First the Doodle Research Data! Doodling while listening can help with remembering details, rather than implying that the mind is wandering as is the common perception. According to doodle research in a study published in 2009 in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology, subjects given a doodling ta... Read More
Fiddles
Fiddles may look like toys to the untrained eye, but they can be serious learning tools. Below are some of the benefits your group will experience if they pick up a toy or two during your session. Please know, the Trainers Warehouse collection of kinesthetic learning tools has been specially selecte... Read More
Training should be fun – data explains why
Some time ago, I accumulated evidence on why active learning is more effective. Here are some of the highlights: Games & Simulations “One must learn by doing the thing, for though you think you know it– you have no certainty until you try.” Sophocles, 5th c. B.C. Approximately 65% of... Read More
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THE BEST FIDGET TOYS & SO MUCH MORE
Throughout the WorkSMART blog, you’ll find:
- Recommendations on the best fidget toys for different individuals, settings, and tactile preferences.
- Research on the effectiveness and benefits of fidget toys to help learners maintain focus
- History and back-stories on some of the oldest, most popular, and best fidget toys,
- Facilitation tips for introducing the use of fidgets in classrooms
- Suggestions for getting buy-in from supervisors on the use of classroom toys
BASED IN SCIENCE
Trainers Warehouse works hard to cite research and data that support the use of playful learning resources to maximize the effectiveness of learning. We support the use of active and engaging teaching resources because they’re shown to be effective. The increased focus during learning events translates to improved performance, memory and retention. However, having the best fidget toys is not enough. Desk fidget toys should be coupled with learning games and activities, insightful debriefing conversations, and memory-enhancing experiences.
NO FLUFF
To the untrained eye, the Trainers Warehouse blog and e-commerce site containing training and teaching tools might look like toys. Those who use them think of these resources as important “tools” of their trade. Just as play is important and formative for children, the same is true for adults. Our brains work better when we ditch the cortisol associated with stress and ramp up the endorphins. Learning can be hard work, but it should also be fun!