Fidget Tools
It spins on your finger.
Fidget spinner!
What is one example of what a break looks like?
Many answers could apply including but not limited to:
- Movement breaks
- Listening to a song
- Sitting in a quiet corner
- Reading a book
How is calming down different than having fun
Calming down relaxes your body while having fun is typically energizing
Show me how you would properly use a fidget while working on a writing assignment
(show how this is done)
You are in the green zone, What tool are you using to stay in the green zone?
(gives example)
It's soft and squishy but does not change shape
Squishy ball
Stress ball
Squishies
True or false: You can just walk out of class and not ask a teacher to take a break.
False, you have to try an in class break first AND need to tell a teacher before taking an out of class break.
If a tool is difficult to do by yourself, is this a fun tool or a calm down tool?
Fun tool. If we can't do it independently, It is not a calm down tool.
When work is becoming frustrating, show me how you would use any breathing technique to calm yourself
(show deep breathing)
You are in the blue zone, What can you do to get you back to the green zone?
(give example of tool or action)
It's soft and it's shape can change depending on how you move it
- Putty
- Slime
True or False, Teachers can play with you on your breaks.
False, Breaks are independent.
This tool helps you stay on task at your desk.
Calm down tools can help us stay focused at our desk.
You are having a hard time sitting still in class and cannot focus. Show me how you would use a movement break.
(show an example)
You are in the yellow zone, what can you do to help yourself get back to the green zone?
(give example of tool or action)
All you need for this coping tool is your body.
Breathing, Taking a walk, tapping.
True or False: A break is a way to avoid work.
False, a break helps you get back to the green zone so you can get back to work.
The classroom is getting loud and it's making you feel frustrated
(show what you would do)
You are using a tool in the yellow zone but you are starting to feel like you are getting to the red zone, What can you do?
Many answers may apply including but not limited to:
- Get a different tool
- Ask a movement break
- Drink water
When does a fidget stop being a tool and become a toy
When it is distracting you from your work
True or False: During a work period you can still take a break and earn cash-in, As long as you try some work.
True! Breaks to help you get back to the green zone earn cash-in.
This tool can get you calm down, but doesn't bring us to the green zone.
This is fun tool because it does not bring us to the green zone. Remember: Green zone means you are ready to do work.
You feel anger bubbling inside of you and you are about to do something you might regret. Show me how you would count to 10 to calm yourself
(show an example)
You are in the red zone, what can you do to help yourself have a safe body?
(give example of a tool or action)