Stress Relief Toys Popular Among Gaokao Candidates
Stress Relief Toys Popular Among Gaokao Candidates
With the 2026 Gaokao drawing near, examinees across the country have entered the final sprint for the exam. Growing nervousness and anxiety have made squeeze toys and other stress relief items popular on campus and at home, serving as small tools for senior three students to ease pressure.
Stationery stores and supermarkets near many middle schools have seen a sharp rise in sales of various soft squeeze toys and slow-rebound stress relievers. Many students say long hours of doing exercises and memorizing knowledge keep them highly tense. Playing with these toys during breaks helps them relax temporarily and relieve pre-exam anxiety. Some parents also believe such toys are a simple and effective way to help children regulate emotions.
Education and psychology experts remind the public that these toys only offer temporary relaxation and cannot fundamentally relieve exam pressure. Students are advised to ease stress in healthy ways, such as walking around, looking into the distance, doing light exercise or talking with family and friends. Schools and parents should also give proper guidance to stop students from getting distracted by toys during class.
Market supervision authorities remind teachers, students and parents to choose products with 3C certification. Prioritize regular toys made of food-grade eco-friendly materials with no pungent odors, and stay away from unqualified, inferior and weird-shaped products. Protect students' physical and mental health, so they can take the Gaokao with a calm mind.
