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Ants in Pants
In my internship there is a student that can not sit still, and is often a distraction for the other students. The teacher often allows him to stand next to his desk while he is working. This seemed to work for a short while, but now his constant fidgeting has become even more of a distraction. Has anyone found any helpful tactics that could help? |
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Solution 1
Posted October 10, 2016 1:18 pm |
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I mentioned this on another post, but my friend has what she calls alternative seating in her class. When she taught kindergarten, this meant that they sat on the floor (with the tables lowered). In her older class now, she uses medicine balls. This allows them to move and fidget without being a distraction. You would just need to set ground rules such as no bouncing, throwing, etc. She loves having it and says she has noticed significant improvement in her student's attention spans. |
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I love this and if I were in this situation this is what I would do. |
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Posted on: October 12, 2016 1:10 pm
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I agree with this solution. |
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Posted on: March 6, 2017 4:35 am
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i agree to having alternative seating. |
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Posted on: October 14, 2017 10:43 pm
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That medicine ball idea is great! |
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Posted on: October 16, 2017 2:58 am
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Fidget spinners and medience balls help students who have these issues greatly and I will happily give them to students who need them. |
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Posted on: October 19, 2019 9:48 pm
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Solution 2
Posted October 12, 2016 5:52 pm |
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The best way to deal with students who fidget would be to give them a task that when they can complete when they have finished their work and not while you are instructing. For example, letting the student clean the white board, running some papers down to the front office, or helping you some assignments. If it really is becoming an issue you should talk to the student's parents to see if it happens at home, if it does, then recommend the child for ADD/HD testing. |
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I really like the idea of the ball being used as a chair. |
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Posted on: February 26, 2017 10:21 pm
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Yes, you made need outside help here. |
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Posted on: October 16, 2017 2:58 am
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Solution 3
Posted February 25, 2017 3:57 pm |
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I believe the use of Fidget toys could be helpful in this situation. Also the use of a movement space option that would be helpful give the student their own safe place to move away from the students to not distract others. |
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Right! Fidget toys were made for this purpose. |
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Posted on: October 16, 2017 2:59 am
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Solution 4
Posted February 21, 2017 10:13 pm |
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In my internship last semester, I put a workout band around the student's chair. Whenever the student felt the need to move, he kicked the band. It did not distract other students and it fulfilled his need to move. |
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Solution 5
Posted February 26, 2017 12:33 am |
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Maybe let him go to the bathroom or get a drink of water every now and then when he gets really bad so he can just walk around without being a distraction. If he starts to fall behind in his school work though and continues to be uncontrollably fidgety I'd get a guidance counselor maybe and schedule an appointment with the parents (with the guidance counselor there) and brainstorm some ideas together to better help their son or maybe take him to the doctor to see what's wrong with him. |
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This solution seems like it could be taken advangeded of and it has the student falling behind which is not good. Also, I would refrain from saying there is "something wrong with him". |
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Posted on: October 19, 2019 9:51 pm
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Solution 6
Posted October 4, 2017 8:08 pm |
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In my internship, I have a student in my classroom who is just like this and my teacher has done a great job at keeping this student's fidgeting to a minimum and that's because she always keeps this student busy! She gives him tasks, such as collecting homework, and handing out supplies, and that has seemed to work. |
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Solution 7
Posted February 21, 2017 12:18 am |
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There may be a reason why this student can not sit still. So I would attempt to find the root to the problem. Maybe the child has a sugary breakfast or has AD/HD. I would speak with the teacher and explain to the teacher what you have observed and see what his/her input to why the child is fidgety. The student may in pain or bored so until my opinion is talking with the teacher. |
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Solution 8
Posted February 24, 2017 2:13 am |
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Teachers can create simple tools for students to use to help with the wiggles like filling balloons with water beads for students to hold in their hands. Stress balls are also great fidget tools for kids who need extra stimulation. Focus on the students' senses when trying to fix this problem, they likely need more stimulation. |
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Solution 9
Posted February 25, 2017 7:29 pm |
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Elementary? Have you heard of GoNoodle? It's like an educational dancing simulator. My CTs usually use it at the end of the day to let the students take a break after a long day of lessons. We have movers too. I am thinking that if maybe we used GoNoodle in the morning that it might wear some of the energetic ones down and give them a chance to get it out of their system. Alternately, you could do some morning stretches, or movements to get the kids motivated for the day. |
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Solution 10
Posted February 26, 2017 9:50 pm |
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Have the child be the paper passer outer, Need something from the office?
Has this child been tested? Start there. They may need an IEP which would offer clear ideas on what you can do to help the student and class. |
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Solution 11
Posted July 10, 2017 10:07 pm |
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That could be a good solution |
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Solution 12
Posted October 3, 2017 12:45 am |
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Giving options for seating and teaching in chunks is beneficial. Let them all get up and stretch or stand up and be sure to offer different ways of sitting during the entire day so they are not forced to the same space all day. |
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Solution 13
Posted October 7, 2018 5:38 pm |
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Fidget toys are a known way to help students stay on track. If possible, getting a medicine ball or squishy seats can also keep students less distracted. |
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Solution 14
Posted February 26, 2017 7:20 pm |
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I would tell his parents. It sounds like he has ADHD and could use some medical help. If that's not an option have him run around the class for a few minutes until he gets it out of his system. |
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Solution 15
Posted February 27, 2017 3:23 am |
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Create a reward system. |
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Solution 16
Posted October 7, 2017 2:16 pm |
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Wobble stools! They gently wobble to allow students to move while sitting at their desks. I find they are very helpful for students with these types of issues. |
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Solution 17
Posted February 20, 2018 4:55 pm |
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Something I have seen teachers that I intern with do is give the student a medicine ball to sit on, they are able to rock back and forth without causing to much distraction. Also, putting a small patch of Velcro on their desk for them to touch seems to help. |
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Solution 18
Posted February 26, 2018 12:22 am |
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Have the student sit on an exercise ball. They can bounce and still be sitting down. |
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Solution 19
Posted October 6, 2018 5:32 am |
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I have seen behavior management plans for students in similar situations. Give the student a time goal, such as five-ten minutes to start off where they work at their desk. After however long, they get a few minutes to jump around and fidget. As they get better, extend the time. I have also seen students that texture cubes and fidget spinners help keep them on task and less disruptive. |
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Solution 20
Posted February 25, 2019 4:19 am |
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There are many assistive technology devises used for students who have ADHD. There is velcro under that desk, exercise ball for a chair and more. Try one of these devices. |
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Solution 21
Posted October 11, 2019 1:46 pm |
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Help that student to find something that helps with the extra energy. Maybe a fidget spinner or a reward system of stickers or something similar that rewards positive behavior and helps the student to relax and focus better. |
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Solution 22
Posted April 11, 2022 1:32 pm |
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Maybe you could try doing a reward system. Try putting a visual reminder on their desk to stay seated. Set a timer for x amount of minutes and tell the student if they stay seated for that time, they get a pass to stand up or walk around for say 5 minutes. |
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Solution 23
Posted October 13, 2017 3:04 am |
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Sounds like this student has ADHD calling the parents and having their child tested would probably be a good idea. |
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Solution 24
Posted October 17, 2016 1:12 am |
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In a classroom that I observed, one of the students had a similar problem. What I noticed worked for her classroom was a reward system. If the child behaved and was on task he was able to receive a small reward at the end of the week. |
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This is a good incentive. |
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Posted on: February 21, 2017 12:19 am
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