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STEM Toy: Penny Spinners

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A few months ago I saw some fun penny spinner toys online to purchase and have had them on my list of things to try and make! This week we tried it out and it was a big hit with my kids! They are fun and easy to make with your kids and I even have a printable template you can use to make your own.

STEM Toy: Penny Spinners

How to Make Penny Spinners:

Watch it in action first!

 

You will just need a few supplies:

how to make penny spinner toys

 

Cardboard
Printed templates  (download below!)
Pennies
Crayons or markers
Glue
Scissors

making penny spinners

Cut out circles from cardboard. Our templates are 4.5 incase in diameter. I used an Ikea kids bowl as my template when tracing, but you could print the template then match it that way, too. Cut a tiny slit in the center of the cardboard circle so the penny can slide in. If the slit is too wide, the pennies do not stay in place very well.

Print, color and cut out the templates.  My templates for these penny spinners have 8 different fun patterns! You can download these from my subscriber library. Sign up below to get my weekly emails and get access to my whole subscriber library.

Cut another small slit in the center of your colored template so it will slide over the top of the penny. Glue onto the cardboard.

They are ready to go!

penny spinners

These penny spinners are a great Summer activity, a fun activity to talk about physics and motion. Why does a top spin?

Want to download these templates?

They are available free for subscribers!  Sign up below to have them emailed right to you!

Try Some More STEM Toys & Projects:

Magnet Marble Mazes
Shooting Star Spinners
Gravity Spinners
Bubble Shooters
Bubble Blower Machines

 

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  1. Rendi B Powers says

    January 26, 2019 at 9:31 am

    Great site! My kiddos love your ideas! Thank you so much!

    Reply
  2. Jessica says

    February 8, 2019 at 9:24 am

    These are great ideas! I’d love to sign up and get the penny spinner templates for my Makerspace, but the link isn’t working.

    Reply
  3. Patricia Decker says

    April 19, 2019 at 1:43 am

    Great ideas, Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Taylor says

    December 30, 2019 at 9:50 am

    what could be used instead of a penny?

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    • Karyn Tripp says

      January 3, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      I’m sure any coin would work fine.

      Reply
  5. Emma says

    September 20, 2020 at 8:48 pm

    Love the resources thank you!

    Reply
  6. Miguel Ceballos says

    January 26, 2021 at 10:26 am

    Can’t wait to try these

    Reply
  7. Olivia says

    April 8, 2021 at 6:47 am

    What could you use instead of a coin?

    Reply
    • Rebekah Kubosumi says

      October 20, 2021 at 11:42 am

      My class used popsicle sticks instead of pennies and it worked super well!

      Reply
  8. Debbie says

    May 12, 2021 at 6:09 pm

    This was a hit! I teach a group of K-5 students and it’s hard to find projects suitable for all, but they all loved it!

    Reply
  9. Larene Hildreth says

    August 5, 2021 at 9:54 pm

    I would like the template for the Penny Spinners, they look like a fun easy craft for kids

    Reply
  10. Brandy says

    January 6, 2022 at 9:19 am

    Would poster board work instead of cardboard, or would it be too flimsy?

    Reply
  11. Judy Craun says

    February 7, 2022 at 9:53 am

    I’m trying to download your spinner patterns and it said to subscribe and I tried and it won’t go throw. It keeps spinning. Help Judy

    Reply
  12. Abby says

    September 12, 2022 at 10:06 am

    Thank you! This is a wonderful resource to use with a variety of age groups!

    Reply

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Hi! I'm Karyn.
I am a former teacher turned homeschool mom of four kids. I LOVE teaching! I believe learning should be enjoyable and engaging. My goal is to ease the burdens of educators by offering memorable learning activities.
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