Fiddling was once a problem the teacher tried to solve. Today, we recognize that students don’t need to stay fully learning and that constructive irritability actually helps many people focus. Sure, you can buy irritability, but if you want enough of the entire class, the fees may add up. That’s why we love these DIY irritable toys! Make them themselves or use them as hands-on class projects for students to make their own work. Either way, your students will love these DIY stress toys and your wallet will love them.
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Slime is the perfect annoyance for a classroom experiment. Grab this free worksheet bundle with step-by-step instructions to make slime and provide students with planning and reflection on the scientific process.
One of the best things about a irritable band is that they are almost silent, but they are perfect for kids who can’t sit down. Cut into old t-shirts (or any cheap fabric), these still leave a little stretch, weave them together and sew them into a loop. You can do enough for the entire classroom, almost nothing!
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Wooden sticks, plastic beads and pipe cleaners are all cheap when you buy in bulk. Find some beautiful Washi tapes that you’re all ready to make these simple DIY fussy toys!
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These simple DIY stress toys are fun and even more fun! Fill the balloons with a mixture of baking soda and conditioner and decorate them as needed.
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4. Flash Slime
This sparkling slime is a sure blow to students (it’s one of our favorite DIY stress toys)! All you need is glue, baking soda, contact lens solutions, and of course, flash. Surprisingly, the mess is low and the end result is stretchy, soft, and beautiful.
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These DIY irritating toys have also made fashion statements! When your hands are busy, you can wear them and take them away as needed.
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These DIY stress toys are a big blow to students and are very easy to make. Simply add about ½ to 1 teaspoon of Orbeez (or any water droplets) to a thick balloon and fill it with water of the desired size. We recommend keeping them in small hands, but you can also go bigger. Just make sure to use thick, durable balloons.
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7. Easy 2-ingredient mucus
Need a quick project? This simple slime blends together in less than a minute, with only two ingredients: wash soap and corn starch. It’s not as resilient as other flashes, but it’s a great way to show kids the magic of simple science.
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Kids will love the process of making these colorful “snakes” to personalize colors and patterns with ropes and multi-colored pony beads. Once done, they can use these DIY Fidget toys for their inner content!
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9. Butter mucus
Don’t let this name fool you – no butter involved! This super soft slime gets a smooth texture from a mixture of hand sanitizer and modeled clay. Add glue, baking soda, contact lens solution and food coloring to round the recipe.
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10. Dice Infinite Cube
If you are looking for a stronger infinite cube, give it a try! The dice are affordable and easy to make with regular tape, and they look cool.
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11. Furious toys on the soda bottle top
This irritable toy made from recycled soda caps will take a little effort, but it’s worth it! Be sure to watch YouTube videos thoroughly to understand the exact size of everything you need.
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12. Fluffy slime
This fluffy slime is as fun as squeezing and stretching! Secret ingredients? Shaving cream! Use it in combination with glue, contact lens solution, baking soda and a small amount of food coloring for the right texture.
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13. A irritating store chain
Sometimes the easiest DIY irritable toys are the most effective. Link the paper clips together to create a chain that can be twisted, bent, or rearranged during class. This is a quiet, low-cost option that is perfect for fine sports.
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Wrap a few rubber bands on a pencil, pen and even popsicle stick to make the quick and stretchy irritability. These DIY irritable toys are especially useful for kids who need some subtlety to be busy while staying focused.
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15. Magnet irritating game
Turn the small magnet into a hands-on game! Children can slide, stack or rotate on magnetic surfaces into different formations. These DIY irritable toys are perfect for those seeking senses and can work in calm corners or stem boxes.
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16. Creation of tape irritable
Use colorful tape to create all kinds of DIY fussy toys, from bracelets, rings to textured pads and even rotators. Kids will love to use patterns and colors to create creativity while building things that are actually used.
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17. Velcro-style sitting
Velcro is a wonderful tactile material. Put the strips on a desk, notebook or laminate card so that the kids can peel, paste and repair their hearts. These DIY irritable toys are quiet, portable and easy to make.
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18. Sensory bag
Sensory bags are an excellent DIY irritable toy for young students or kids who love tactile games. Fill the gallon-sized plastic bag with beads, sand, water drops or small toys and seal well with tape for durability. squeeze!
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19. Furious box
Why settle for an annoyance when you have an entire box? Create a DIY fussy box filled with all kinds of textures, tools and toys. Great for classroom calming kit or separate desk box. These DIY irritable toys are for every irritable person!
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Slime is the perfect annoyance for children to entertain at school and at home. Grab our slime printable sheet bundle.
