Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on February 23, 2023 3:24 am Add to Favorites Tristan Reps: 101 Jumpy Students We have a couple of students who can't seem to stay in their seat when it's instructional time. We have tried doing a dance movement time between each instructional time and we tried yoga time to try and calm them down. What are some ways you keep your students in their seats?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted February 24, 2023 4:02 pm eHaSaN Reps: 203 What I would do in this circumstance, would be to offer a different type of seating arrangement. I've seen a lot of teachers help students who cannot stay still by placing exercise bands across the legs of their chairs so the student can bounce their feet while working. This is not near as much of a distraction as a child jumping up and down out of their chair. Another idea is to use a different chair, such as a chair with a yoga ball in it, so they can move, yet sit in place. Votes: +5 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 I think having a different seating chart could be good.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:08 am Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted February 26, 2023 3:22 pm deXaTa Reps: 101 Dance movement activities in between instructional activities is actually a great idea. It’s fun for all students, and helps release hyper students’ energy very quickly. However, that doesn’t fix the issue entirely, it’s sort of a band aid. Not all classes will do this activity, so this doesn’t help fix the behavior. You could try giving them a stress ball to squeeze and try to implement your rules more strongly. Meaning, you create an environment that emphasizes good behavior and reward it accordingly. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 I agree, even though it can be a good temporary fix, it will not solve the issuse.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:09 am Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted February 26, 2023 10:30 pm aseTyD Reps: 200 I would see if you could do some sort of "brain break" during the day. During one of my internships, the teacher would let the students run around outside for a few laps, play educational games, or play with toys. This way they can get some of their energy out. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 I think playing with toys is a great way, some stress ball or fidget.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:10 am Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted February 27, 2023 3:02 am TyVyRe Reps: 103 I would give students the option to stand and complete their work. Some students cant sit still for extended periods of time and that is ok. Have clipboards so that students who need to stand can still complete their work. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted February 27, 2023 3:18 am Hanyqe Reps: 202 Maybe you could try hands under your behind! Helps sitting and so they dont play with future materials. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted March 27, 2023 2:21 pm aXeDen Reps: 205 I have seen some teachers offer open seating and one of the 'seating' options they provide is for students to stand at a table. Some students have ADHD and cannot sit still. I think as long as they are paying attention and not disrupting class then let them wiggle a little bit. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted February 26, 2023 9:18 pm muWyZy Reps: 200 Fidget toys have been somewhat controversial, but providing a stress ball or something similar may be beneficial as long as there are boundaries in place. Students should be made aware that it's not meant to be a distraction and if it becomes a disturbance then it'll need to be removed. Votes: +1 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted February 27, 2023 3:18 am Hanyqe Reps: 202 Maybe try to do the yoga or dance moves more frequently or for a longer period of time. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted February 27, 2023 7:39 am uByXeh Reps: 201 Try putting a work out band on the legs of their desks so that they have something to do with their feet while they are seated. It might be a slight distraction at first but once they get used to it, it might help them stay seated. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted March 12, 2023 11:12 am yDapem Reps: 200 Relay this information to the parents to try and understand if this is behavior isolated to your classroom, or if this is normal behavior. It’s possible the student may have a diagnosable condition. If the student is neuro-typical, then the orevious comment about excercise bands may be helpful Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 11 Posted September 24, 2023 4:57 pm ureVaV Reps: 50 If I had a jumpy student that likes to move around instead of being in their seat I would to incorporate things they can help with in the classroom that involves moving around. For example, you can have that student pass out worksheet assignments to students that way he or she is already up and moving around. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 12 Posted October 4, 2023 1:48 am evyDuB Reps: 101 Something that I would is try to get them excited about the work they are preparing to do, then give them a time limit to do it in so it motivates them to get it done in a timely manner. You could also tell them that if they get this done in the time given to them, then they could be a teacher's helper and do special tasks such as go grab papers from the copier for the teacher. You must make each aspect sound so enticing that they are sure to do it. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 13 Posted October 6, 2023 8:16 pm uPanaS Reps: 203 Potentially try to implement some flexible seating time into the classroom. This can be run seats, mats, bean bag chairs, etc. Students have the opportunity to earn flexible seating for good behavior and also potentially during independent work or certain centers. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 14 Posted October 8, 2023 11:31 pm veVuDy Reps: 103 First it is important to try and identify the reasoning and potential cause of the students inability to sit still or urge to move during class. from there the teacher must asses and analyze their situation before providing with an action. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 I think finding a reason would be a good first step.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:13 am Add a Comment                 Solution 15 Posted February 27, 2024 11:29 pm uNaBuT Reps: 200 Provide the students with activities that require some movement. For example, in math class we did a "scavenger hunt" where the students needed to go to different areas where answers to questions in the activity were located. They had to find the correct solutions by finding the locations. When they were done, they had to sit in their seats. Each group was a team. They first group to have their answers and all sitting in their seats got a point. It gives them a chance to get their energy out while having a goal to reach. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 16 Posted April 2, 2023 11:28 pm atyraQ Reps: 203 I would try more positive and negative reinforcement. Students who are seated properly should be praised or rewarded, while the opposite for students who are not. Hopefully, this will ripple effect into students staying seated properly. Votes: +0 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 Positive and negative reinforcement is a good idea.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:13 am Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.