Fidget Toys Vs. Distractors

Fidget toys are great for kids who are a little active during teaching time. They are little items that keep hands busy, like squishy balls, bendable items or silly putty. They can be great tools for kids to use and they keep them still and quiet. Unfortunately fidgets can become distractors if you don't lay down the law with these. This story was written for a friend who became the center of attention when he had fidgets. He became a distractor when the fidget toys came out. I had to figure out a way to help him understand that he needed to be mindful of others around him and not interfere with learning. Enjoy!

I have special tools that help me when I need to fidget in the class. They are called fidget toys. When I use them, I will try to keep them to myself. I also will try to keep them quiet. I do not share my fidget toys with other people. These are mine and they are learning tools for me.

If I am loud with my fidget toys, or if they are distracting me or other people, they will be called distractors. If a fidget becomes a distractor, it will be taken away immediately and placed in the distractor bucket. I will not get to use that fidget toy as a tool for one week.

I will try to use these tools to help me sit and listen quietly. I will do my best to follow the fidget rules because I don't want them to become distractors.