Fidgets spinners are supposed to help students sit still and focus. But many teachers are saying it’s having the exact opposite effect. Meant to help children with attention deficit hyperactivity ...

Some local students are stepping up to assist other students in need. Their focus is to help children who struggle to stay engaged in classroom ...

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 latest craze in classrooms and on playgrounds comes in the form of brightly colored, hand-held trinkets that spin, have buttons to push or otherwise keep hands occupied. The aptly named fidgets ...

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WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - It’s one thing to fidget in the classroom. It’s another to fidget during holiday break. Ashley Castillo, a fourth grade teacher at Wilmington Preparatory Academy is hoping ...

Fidget spinners, a Rubik’s cube, and more toys for kids to quietly release those wiggles. As a mom and a teacher, I’ve seen my fair share of fidget toys both at home and in the classroom. I understand ...

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, ...

Katherine Isbister receives funding from Committee for Children, a nonprofit focused on teaching children social-emotional skills. Fidgeting didn’t start with the spinner craze. If you’ve ever clicked ...