Fidget spinners have become the must-have gadget recently in schools across the country.
The small toys have become so popular that suppliers are struggling to meet customer demands.
Fidget spinners are small ball-bearing devices, made from with either plastic or metal that can be spun around and flicked.
Originally marketed as an aid for anxiety, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the devices have jumped into the limelight suddenly, seemingly due to the increased exposure from Youtube videos.
To date, there are nearly 1.5 million videos all about fidget spinners tips and tricks.
Interestingly, in a quick turn of fate, these small devices are now being banned by schools as a distraction in the classroom.
A school in Somerset, England received an anonymous letter from a student requesting a ban on fidget spinners, as the increase in the devices in the classroom had created a new distraction for other students.
We have banned fidget spinners from lessons @ChurchillAcad - here's why. So proud of our students! #pedagoofriday pic.twitter.com/3gIJoH4euv
— Chris Hildrew (@chrishildrew) April 28, 2017
Students are not the only people who have become annoyed by the ever-growing presence of the fidget spinners.
Teachers and their significant others have taken to twitter to voice their annoyance and concern.
@JSS98Rock My wife is an elementary school teacher and I can tell you fidget spinners are none too popular amongst the teacher crowd...
— Tim D (@TimDee82) May 4, 2017
Fidget spinners make me need Xanax. #irony
— Total Teacher Move (@totalteachrmove) May 4, 2017
To fully appreciate a teacher, sit around 15 kids flipping bottles playing with fidget spinners for 15 min w/out losing your cool!!!!
— Brian McMahon (@SDIRCMcData) May 4, 2017
I'm Amy, 7th grade ELA teacher from TN. I'm ready to ban fidget spinners! #makeitreal
— Amy S Radford (@RadfordAmy) May 4, 2017
WHO EVER DECIDED TO MAKE FIDGET SPINNERS A THING OBVIOUSLY DOESNT CARE ABOUT TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK THIS WEEK.
— Nikki Bollerman (@nikkibollerman) May 4, 2017
Fidget spinners have invaded my classroom. I understand their intended use, but the distraction is starting to outweigh the benefits. https://t.co/pTu0b4ElFQ
— Eager Reader (@Eng_Teacher) May 4, 2017
