{"product_id":"dealing-with-and-helping-fidgety-kiddos-a2711","title":"Dealing With - and Helping! - Fidgety Kiddos","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo matter how engaging your lessons are or how well your classroom seems to run, you're likely to run into your fair share of kiddos who can't seem to sit still or have a tendency to fidget non-stop. What's important to remember is that, often, when a student is doodling on their paper, fiddling with something in their desk, or even shredding an eraser - they're not simply playing or trying to tune you out. In actuality, the extra activity is helping them focus \u003cem\u003ebetter\u003c\/em\u003e than if they were made to sit still with their hands on top of their desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are various avenues you can take to help your fidgety kiddos because, let's face it, a student who has to turn upside down in his or her chair in order to pay attention is only distracting \u003ci\u003eother\u003c\/i\u003e children who are also there to learn. Here are a few, more conducive, solutions...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-268 \" alt=\"Classroom Management Strategies for Teachers\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/1-pencilFingerFidgets-main.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: especialneeds.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePencil finger fidgets {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.especialneeds.com\/aba-and-autism-pencil-and-grips-pencil-finger-fidgets.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eeSpecial Needs\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-269\" alt=\"Classroom Management Strategies for Teachers\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2-DIYBalloonFidgets.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teach123-school.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDIY balloon fidgets {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teach123-school.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/attention-attention.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach123\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-270 \" alt=\"Classroom Management Strategies for Teachers\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/3-busyfeetweb_thumb.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: therapyfunzone.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBusy feet web {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/therapyfunzone.com\/blog\/2010\/11\/letting-feet-stay-busy\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTherapy Fun Zone\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-271\" alt=\"Classroom Management Strategies for Teachers\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4-WiggleCushions.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: amazon.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWiggle cushions {via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000WQ4Z94\/?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl\u0026amp;creative=9325\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with these great products - both homemade and purchased - many educators have instituted \"morning brain warm-ups\" and\/or \"brain breaks\" into their daily schedules. Providing the entire class with these scheduled, or even spontaneous, opportunities to \"help get the wiggles out\" also works in your favor when attempting to deal with students who have a hard time sitting still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-272\" alt=\"Classroom Management Strategies for Teachers\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/5-BrainBreaks.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 3rdgradethoughts.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany teachers start the morning with simple physical stretching exercises - that students can do right by their desks - to help them start the day relaxed and focused. Stephanie, third grade teacher over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.3rdgradethoughts.com\/2012\/04\/new-brain-breaks-for-classroom.html#.UPW3-G9WyuI\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e3rd Grade Thoughts\u003c\/a\u003e, suggests a tin of brain break options {i.e. yoga poses, exercises, drink\/handwashing breaks, etc.} to use during the day when you see that your students need a break in the action. [She actually sells the set at her Teachers Pay Teachers store if you're interested and don't want to spend time creating your own!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhatever solution you employ, it's important to understand why students fidget and accommodate their need for motion, while also creating an environment free of disruption and distraction for the rest of your class.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734173523993,"sku":"A2711","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/1-pencilFingerFidgets-main.jpg?v=1522782110","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/dealing-with-and-helping-fidgety-kiddos-a2711","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}