This year I have a record number of diagnosed, unmedicated ADHD students! They are super active. I would like to say that everything is great and I am able to solve all issues that arise but that wouldn't be true. Instead, I have come up with some strategies that have helped these students.
Tip #1:
Start each day with movement. Many of my students come in bouncing off the walls. I could try to fight this or just go with it. I have decided to go with it. I have tried different activities for various classes. I found GoNoodle (It's free!) is a great tool for this.
My favorite videos are in the Fresh Start category. They really get the kids to workout hard! Many are huffing and puffing at the end! Last year, however, when I tried this, it didn't work so well. With that group, a more structured Zumba routine was what they needed (also on GoNoodle) each morning. Either way, letting students burn off that extra energy does make a difference.
Tip #2:
Create some calming pets for the students. These are lap weights that help calm an excitable child. Click HERE to see an entire blog post on making these pets and using them in your classroom.
Tip #3:
I create a visual for my students letting them know which area they are allowed to walk using tape on the floor (either electrical tape or cheap duct tape).
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How do you help your active students?
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