These DIY fidget toys are the perfect way to support kids in the classroom without breaking the bank!
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One of the most challenging things about being a school-based therapist is that we’re often faced with very large caseloads and very limited resources.
The good news is that, as therapists, we are trained to problem solve situations and use what we have on hand to conquer just about any roadblock. Therapists tend to be creative types!
Some of the most commonly asked-for items in a school setting are fidget tools. Unfortunately, while the fidgets that are available commercially are awesome, they tend to be not-so-budget-friendly.
So what’s a therapist to do? Turn on that creative brain and try these ideas for DIY fidget toys! These ideas include items you can make yourself, or super simple, budget-friendly items you can pick up at the dollar store or grocery store.
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Like a lot of these ideas. Just have to remember with the first one that if a child has a gluten allergy or sensitivity both commercial playdough and regular flour would have gluten.
you really think they will eat the playdough??
what are they gonna do use it as a jelly fruit
I do like the ideas but they are hard with out instructions
What a fun idea! Thank you for the nice list of fidget toy!
The toys you share help children develop both physically and intellectually.
Love this idea! Thank you so much for sharing!
My kid actually went on this website and made a lot of them herself! She took random things and I was confused until she told me!
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