January 2026 Notable Toys — Fidget Rings

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Board Games
Fidget Rings
Fidget Blocks

This time-telling game helps students build their skills through play, using three card decks that progress from telling time to the hour and half hour, up to 5-minute intervals and elapsed time. Kids practice with both analog and digital clocks using multisensory tools like squishy toys, a hands-on fidget clock, and colorful visual cards, which help reinforce concepts through movement and touch. Designed for grades 1 to 5, the game aligns with US and Canadian provincial standards and works well for review, enrichment, or introducing new skills at any point in the curriculum. It includes visual aids and manipulatives to support learners of all abilities, including those with autism, ADHD, or learning differences. Created by teachers, the game uses repetition, sensory engagement, and cooperative play—where players work together to rescue their Squishy Pals—to build confidence and support classroom, homeschool, small group, or family learning.

In this cooperative board game, you guide Frodo, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli through memorable moments from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. You'll work together to avoid Black Riders in the Shire, survive the Mines of Moria, and make a final stand at Mordor. The game uses an innovative chapter book format, where turning the page reveals new game boards representing key scenes from the story, making each playthrough varied and engaging. Inside the box, you'll find an Adventure Book game board, 7 character miniatures, 42 Story cards, 18 Special cards, 15 Plot cards, 5 Eye of Sauron cards, 52 counters, 4 reference cards, and a rulebook, all thoughtfully designed with quality components. A unique Corruption Track adds tension as players navigate the temptations of the One Ring while trying to complete challenges, with the risk of drawing Eye of Sauron cards always present. The game features detailed miniatures of the film characters and thematic artwork across the board, cards, and tokens, making it a fitting gift for Lord of the Rings fans on birthdays, holidays, or just to brighten their day.