Fidgeting in Silence: Help Us Keep the Noise Down!
Help me give my students fidgets for a quiet classroom while meeting a basic sensory need that allows students to hear and feel helpful cues plus necessary instruction!
$281 goal
This project expired on May 19, 2025.
This project expired on May 19, 2025.
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QUIET fidgets will provide our students with a discreet way to enhance their concentration without disrupting their peers or teachers. These tools are particularly beneficial for students with attention difficulties, anxiety, or sensory processing challenges. Fidgets can be listed as an accommodation in an Individualized Education Programs and 504 Service Agreements. However, a student accommodation can become an annoying distraction to students and educators. The most recent fidgets made by students with 3D printers are creative but make a distinct whizzing sound. Yikes!
Here are some benefits of quiet fidgets:
-Enhanced Focus: Quiet fidgets help students concentrate better by providing a sensory outlet that can reduce distractions.
-Stress Relief: These tools can help alleviate anxiety and stress, creating a calmer learning environment for students.
-Improved Engagement: Students who use quiet fidgets often show increased participation and engagement during lessons.
-Supports Diverse Learning Needs: Quiet fidgets can accommodate various learning styles and sensory needs, making classrooms more inclusive.
-Discreet Use: Unlike louder fidget toys, quiet fidgets can be used without disrupting classmates, allowing for a more focused atmosphere.
-Fine Motor Skill Development: Manipulating fidgets can help improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
-Promotes Self-Regulation: Fidgeting can aid in self-regulation, allowing students to manage their energy levels and emotions more effectively.
-Encourages Mindfulness: Using quiet fidgets can promote mindfulness as students focus on the tactile experience, helping them stay present in the moment.
Fidgets aren't magic. They DON'T make every student focus immediately. They DON'T automatically increase work completion. However, introducing quiet fidgets into the classroom CAN significantly contribute to a young student feeling GROUNDED, helping them feel more secure, focused, and ready to learn!
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Total project goal
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