The real reason why kids fidget - I'm posting this article here because it's something all of us need to read. I've always allowed my kids to stand up and fidget. It doesn't bother me as long as they are listening. It was tough to get used to, but it's actually much easier to teach when you aren't worried about every move the kids make. This article discusses the fact that kids simply don't get enough exercise and they physically NEED to move. Not just ADD or ADHD kids - but ALL kids.
"The problem: kids are constantly in an upright position these days. It is rare to find children rolling down hills, climbing trees and spinning in circles just for fun. Merry-go-rounds and teeter-totters are things of the past. Recess times have shortened due to increasing educational demands, and children rarely play outdoors due to parental fears, liability issues and the hectic schedules of modern-day society. Let's face it: Children are not moving nearly enough, and it is really starting to become a problem."
Let's get our kids moving!
Annie
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