Fidget toys are not new. These handheld objects come in all shapes and sizes, from stress balls to putty and bracelets. For years, fidgets have been used as tools by teachers, therapists and parents ...

Melissa Ferry is a big believer in the benefits of allowing students to use fidget toys in the classroom. She points to research indicating that playing with fidget toys – little gadgets, cubes, ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Teacher Nicole ...

In an evolving trend, classrooms are witnessing the rise of an unexpected addition to the list of essential supplies for students. Beyond traditional textbooks and stationery, modern-day students are ...

Small toys can help students turn fidgeting into focus in the classroom. Now, thanks to a parent’s idea and a grant from the PHM Education Foundation, all elementary schools in PHM Community School ...

Fidget spinners: A fun and therapeutic tool? Or, a distracting toy? Although the devices are billed as a therapeutic device, Holly Davenport, an occupational therapist at Kootenai Health in Coeur ...

- Teachers should explain that fidgets are a learning tool, not a toy, so students understand the purpose they're serving; - Parents can talk to their kids about how and why fidgets are used in school ...