5 Amazing Fidgets You Can Order From Amazon

Fidgets are one of the first accommodations I provide when a student is having trouble focusing or keeping still in class. For students with ADHD, autism, or just a lot of energy, sitting still and focusing during a mini-lesson or read aloud can be extremely challenging. Providing a fidget allows them to move in a (hopefully) non-disruptive way while still paying attention to the lesson. Here are a few of my favorites, all of which you can find on Amazon!

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1 . Tangle Jr. The tangle is a classic fidget, and for good reason! It’s durable, fun, and quiet. The only noise it makes if you deliberately pull the pieces apart. One caveat is that some students may pull the pieces apart and not be able to put them back together without help.

2. Yuk-E-Balls. Yuk-E-Balls were the first fidgets I used in my classroom and I’m a huge fan. They are made out of THICK rubber and filled with small balls on the inside. They are pretty quiet (unless a student decides to thwack them on the table, which you know, does sometimes happen!) and one of the most durable fidgets out there.

3. Marble Fidgets. These marble fidgets are soundless, small, and discrete. They’re great for older students that want something less obvious.

4. Hedgehog Rollers. The texture of these is great for sensory-seeking students. The one downside, in my opinion, is that they light up. If this bothers you, you can easily cut out a slit in the plastic and take out the battery.

5. Squeeze Balls. These fidgets are kind of gross, but also irresistible to most students! Squeeze the squishy, mesh-covered ball, and bubbles burst through the mesh holes. Warning: while fun, these are not the most durable, so they’re best for students with gentle hands or just occasional use.

You may need to try out a few different fidgets to find the one that works best for your student or students. It’s also really helpful to provide clear rules about using a fidget. For example, no throwing, no putting in your mouth, no deliberately breaking. I often make a set of fidget rules for a student including visual cues to quickly go over before each fidget use. I hope some of these fidgets work well for your students!