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title: What are your favorite DIY classroom fidgets?
description: "Learn how teachers can make low-cost fidgets for their classrooms. Watch three videos to get ideas for making your own fidgets. \n"
slug: what-are-your-favorite-diy-classroom-fidgets
author: Gretchen Vierstra, MA
published: '2022-02-04T16:44:22.087Z'
thumbnail: https://cdn-images.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/4YwjMdqHZbfer73m9vjAtW/6d8f2ead2a1306e7a7d31d1fc4e04916/G1255610579.png
source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-are-your-favorite-diy-classroom-fidgets
lang: en
---

# What are your favorite DIY classroom fidgets?

Fidgets can help students with attention, focus, and managing emotions. But not all fidgets work for all students. So it can be challenging — and expensive — to find different types of fidgets for your classroom. Why not try making your own? 

We asked three educators to share their favorite DIY fidgets. Check out these TikTok videos for their low-cost, creative ideas. 

Ready to learn more about fidgets in the classroom? 

- Find out [why kids fidget](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/why-kids-fidget). 
- Read about different types of [fidgets for kids with ADHD](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/fidgets-for-kids-with-adhd).
- Download a [fidget contract](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/download-sample-fidget-contract) to share with your students’ families.

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