Using Effective Tools
To aid Learning and Emotional Regulation
Learning Objectives:
- What is the difference between a fidget toy and a learning tool?
- How do we know if it’s the right tool for the child?
- What is the science behind using these tools and maintaining focus in the classroom?
- How can these learning tools help children regulate emotionally?
Certificate
Research
- Fidget Toys or Focus Tools
- Using Fidget Spinners to Improve On-Task Classroom Behavior for Students With ADHD, Kathleen B. Aspiranti and David M. Hulac, June 2022
- Alderson, R. M., Rapport, M. D., Kasper, L. J., Sarver, D. E., & Kofler, M. J. (2012). Hyperactivity in boys with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): The association between deficient behavioral inhibition, attentional processes, and objectively measured activity. Child Neuropsychology
- Barton EE, Reichow B, Schnitz A, Smith IC, Sherlock D. A systematic review of sensory-based treatments for children with disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities. (2015)