What is a fidget?
When is a good time to use a fidget?
Do I need a fidget?
Fidget Rules
Fidget Lab
100
A fidget is a fun toy to use in the classroom, True or False
What is False. A fidget is a tool not a toy
100
I am playing soccer at recess, is this a good time
What is no, there would be no need for a fidget
100
T or F I am bored
What is false, being bored is not a reason for having a fidget
100
True or false, choose a different strategy if my fidget is distracting others
What is true, a fidget is not a tool if it is distracting others and I need to choose a different strategy such as________
100
Is this a good choice for a fidget?
Yes. It is quiet and can be used under your desk.
200
Fill in the blank, Kids use fidgets when_________
What is they are needing to focus, they keep touching others, etc.
200
I keep touching things and disturb others, is this a good time to use a fidget?
What is yes this could be a good time to try to see it it helps or if I need another strategy like taking a walk, getting a drink, etc.
200
I want to play a game of toss with my friends in the class, true of false
What is false, fidgets are not for playing games with my friends in class
200
I should work with my teacher to find the right fidget for you, true or false?
What is true, my teacher can help me choose a tool not a toy for me
200
Is this a good Fidget?
No.
300
Everyone should use a fidget True or False
What is False. Not everyone needs a fidget
300
I need to throw something in class
What is no, this is not a good time to use a fidget and that is not what fidgets are for.
300
I want all of my friends to look at me ,true or false?
What is false, a fidget is not for getting attention but rather as a tool to help me pay attention in class
300
It's okay to share your fidget with friends, true or false?
What is false, a fidget is chosen carefully to fit your needs and is not meant to be shared.
300
Are squishies a good idea for a fidget?
Answers will vary
400
A fidget should be so interesting to look at so you don't need to pay attention to your teacher, True or False
What is False, a fidget should help you pay attention to your teacher
400
I am tired of listening to the teacher and want to do something else
What is no, this is not a reason to use a fidget.
400
I want to get my teacher's attention, true or false
What is false, a fidget is not a tool to get my teachers attention...can you think of an appropriate strategy to get your teacher's attention?
400
My fidget is for me to help me calmly focus and pay attention, true or false
What is true, that is the purpose of a fidget
400
If you are using a fidget and having so much fun you you forget to pay attention in class is that using a fidget the right way?
No. Fidgets are tools not toys.
500
A fidget is a small object that keeps your hand busy, so that you can pay attention to the teacher. True or False
What is True
500
When I am trying to get my friends attention
What is no, this is not the purpose of using a fidget
500
I am able to have a calm body and listen to my teacher true or false?
What is true, the fidget is a tool to help your body calm to be able to listen to my teacher
500
If I misuse my fidget, it may be taken away, true or false?
What is true, if your fidget is being misused, it tells us it is not helping you as was intended.
500
If a fidget helps you feel calm and focused, are you using in the right way?
Yes.