What is a fidget?
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
I am playing soccer at recess, is this a good time
What is no, there would be no need for a fidget
T or F I am bored
What is false, being bored is not a reason for having a fidget
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________
Look at this example of a fidget and answer the question yes or no is it comfortable to touch?
What is yes or what is no, Accept answer depending on the fidget identified and individual reason given
Fill in the blank, Kids use fidgets when_________
What is they are needing to focus, they keep touching others, etc.
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.
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
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
Look at this fidget, does this look interesting to you and would it likely help you as a tool, yes or no
What is yes/what is no, accept answers that are justified by the individuals insight into is it too interesting or just pleasant enough to intereact with but still keep my focus on the teacher
Everyone should use a fidget True or False
What is False. Not everyone needs a fidget
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.
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
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.
Provide a fidget and answer does this fidget make a sound and would this be helpful to me, yes or no?
What is yes, what is no accept answers that line up with the sound not interfere with my ability to stay calm and focus and pay attention to the teacher.
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
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.
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?
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
Provide a fidget and ask do I feel calm and focused with this fidget, yes or no?
What is yes, what is no accepting answers that support reasons for promoting calm and focus.
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
When I am trying to get my friends attention
What is no, this is not the purpose of using a fidget
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
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.
Provide a fidget and ask is this fidget so much fun that I forget I'm in class, yes or no?
What is yes, what is no accepting ansers which support the real purpose of a fidget as a tool and not a toy.