Moving oil drops that invite you to look and concentrate
Similar to a popular video game, the oil droplets jump rhythmically down the zigzag path. It's a small, mesmerizing spectacle: children (and adults!) often immediately turn the hourglass over again—simply because it's so pleasant to watch. This lava runner is not only an atmospheric decoration but also an accessible sensory tool that encourages calm, mindfulness, and visual exercise.

What makes this lava runner useful in therapy, class, or at home?
- Visual stimulation & smooth pursuit: The up and down moving drops encourage the eyes to follow, which helps with hand-eye coordination and visual tracking exercises.
- Concentration & attention: the rhythm of the drops provides a calm visual focus point, which can help to build (short) moments of attention.
Relaxation & regulation: Slow-moving fluids have a calming effect; ideal during breaks or when feeling overstimulated.
- Sensory curiosity: children investigate cause and effect (turning = movement) — good for exploration and language development.
Decorative & motivating: beautiful enough to display in a classroom, treatment room, or living room—a subtle invitation to self-regulation.

Product features & usage advice
The two oil colours never mix because they are contained in separate chambers within the transparent housing.
Flow time (indicative): Most of the oil droplets will have flowed through after approximately 1 minute 30 seconds; after that, some residue will remain at the top and continue to drip slowly—the object will typically remain in motion for 3–4 minutes. Note: The exact flow time may vary slightly depending on the specimen and temperature.

Play suggestions & exercises
- Tracing game: have a child follow one drop from top to bottom with their eyes (3–5 repetitions).
- Breathing and looking pause: breathe in for 4 counts while looking, out for 4 counts as the drop falls — helps calm down.
- Observation task: name what you see (color, speed, changes) — stimulates language and attention to detail.