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4715 Cordell Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 (301)913-5925 |
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The National Learning Laboratory
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The National Learning Laboratory In Bethesda, MD, did a six month independent research study on the effects of the Stix on learning. Here is the article they published in their newsletter -- | |
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Page 6 The
Learning Bulletin November
1991
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| New materials reviewed by Catherine Edward:
Crystal Stix come to the National Learning Laboratory!! In April we received a wonderful gift of three sets of Crystal Stix from Bill Vestal, the creator of these ingenious twirling batons. |
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"I like Crystal Stix better than juggling because its harder, more challenging and more fun!" - A teen client. |
| A set of stix consists of three pieces; the baton and two controller sticks. Like a standard twirling baton, it's weighted on the ends with leather or other material that acts as a counter balance and shock absorber that facilitates the play action. Stix vary from baton twirling by the use of controllers, short sticks approximately 19 inches in length with a grip surface used to twirl the baton. So you are twisting the baton with the two controller sticks, instead of your hands. |
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"Very relaxing and stimulating. I take a break from running an office, play Stix for 15 minutes or so and I go back to work refreshed" - Catherine Edward, Office Manager. |
| Crystal Stix are a perfect addition to our repertoire of movement and coordination materials; juggling, trampolining, batakas, and now Crystal Stix, are all used at the Lab to promote hand-eye coordination, fine and gross motor control, balance, concentration and attention. Children with a variety of learning and emotional problems benefit from the calming, meditative effects of twirling, using Crystal Stix as a leveling, integrating device. |
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"Crustal Stix are the best thing since juggling as a learning style!" - Winnie Conley, President of the National Learning Laboratory. |
