The ScienceToyMaker has an article on how the spinning button is perfect for explaining all 3 of Newton's Laws of Motion. A button spinner is a lesson in energy and rotational physics - potential energy (energy waiting to happen) and kinetic energy (energy in motion).

I hope you enjoyed this DIY blog on how to make a button spinner toy. If you like this project be sure to pin, bookmark and share. Instead of a button, whirligigs can be made using other materials. The Craft Train has a free tutorial on how to make a cardboard spinner with a free set of printable templates. STEM LESSON - WHAT KIDS CAN LEARN When the string is just sitting there twisted, it contains only potential energy. When the string is pulled and begins to spin, the potential energy begins to convert to kinetic energy. As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out! I’m happy to help or clarify anything.