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Fidgeting Brings Focus

One mother finds that bendable pencils and origami help her son focus.

 

"My middle-school son fidgets in order to focus. At first, his teachers didn't understand how fidgeting could be helpful, and it was hard to find ways for him to keep his hands busy without bothering classmates. What finally worked? Doodling, bendable pencils, origami - and educating the teachers."

-Kris, Grand Island, Nebraska

1 Comments:

  • Posted by Amy2838 - Jan 24 2008 @ 2:36 PM
    Excellent Observation
    I'm glad somebody sees the connection between doodling and focus. I remember getting in trouble in school for doodling during class because the teachers thought I was ignoring them. It was just a way to keep my hands busy so my ears could listen. I wish more teachers were open to understanding differences in students' learning techniques instead of being so unacommadating and closed-minded and judgemental. A good teacher is such a breath of fresh air! When you get a great teacher, you never forget!
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