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Mastering the skills of controlling the spin and experiencing the positive effects of sensory stimulation can boost self-confidence and forge a positive pattern of effort-reward that will benefit them in school and life.
We believe in providing our very best for children, crafting each WhirlyGoRound with utmost care using premium materials for longevity, durability, and a stunning appearance; ensuring it brings joy for years to come. WhirlyGoRound is designed to withstand the test of time and may even become a cherished heirloom passed down to future generations.
Spinning offers significant benefits for their developing young brains. The act of spinning provides powerful vestibular stimulation, which plays a crucial role in enhancing the development of young minds. This stimulation contributes to improved balance, coordination, impulse control—even the ability to concentrate and learn in the classroom.
Sensory Dysregulation and Lack of Sensory Input
Today, kids are "protected" from merry-go-rounds, monkey bars and jungle gyms, spending more time in sedentary play and getting less sensory input. Some crawl for only a short time or, for safety, are shuttled between containers so may not develop sufficient core strength for sensory stimulation.
Spinning on WhirlyGoRound can lead to a cascade of positive benefits.
Physical Affect: Better balance, coordination, eye tracking, visual processing, concentration, ability to focus, cognitive processing; enhances neuroplasticity, releases endorphins.
Mood Affect: Better impulse control, ability to regulate emotions, behaviors, and pay attention.
Physical Affect: Stronger core including abdomen, back, hip flexors and shoulder girdle; ability to sit still for longer periods, achieve level of movement and play for sufficient sensory input. balance, coordination, endorphin release.
Mood Affect: Increased calm, less fidgety, more settled and content.
CLASSROOM REVIEW
Kristin Langley, Early Learning Lead Teacher • Waldorf School, Louisville,
The children have loved the WhirlyGoRounds. I introduced it in our morning circle and let them all have a turn (every single child wanted to try it), and then I pulled it out during free play as an option for the children to self-select. I initially had to help them take turns and monitor the time as some children would have stayed on it indefinitely.
I did have children who would ask to use it consistently and seemed to "know" when they needed a movement break. After we saw how it was helping certain students during those moments either to refocus or calm down, we also used it intentionally before and after clean up time - which seemed to settle the children and improve their attention on the task at hand.
I did not observe any negative effects, the children seemed to self-monitor their experience (after the initial popularity of something new). No one fell off or was sick from spinning so fast! All ages seemed to be drawn to it. Next year I am going to identify a few children who need some support with behavior or emotional regulation and plan a consistent time for regular use during the day and see what we observe over a 6 week time period.
The captivating experience of WhirlyGoRound is rooted in principles of physics. By harnessing the Earth's gravitational pull and utilizing their core muscles to shift their center of mass, children unlock the power of gravitational potential energy; unleashing exhilarating rotation. WhirlyGoRound can be a gateway to spark kids' interest in science.
WhirlyGoRound comes from a family that created dozens of iconic American toys!
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