Social story about fidgeting and self-regulation

Do you know a student who’s always on the move—tapping their pencil, rocking in their chair, or fidgeting with their hands? This social story helps children from K to Grade 6, understand why their bodies need to move and how fidgeting can actually help them focus, feel calm, and do their best learning. Through relatable school and home scenes, children learn that movement is not “bad behaviour”—it’s a tool for regulation and attention.

The 16-page story offers practical, kid-friendly strategies to use movement in positive ways—like using fidget tools, taking short movement breaks, stretching, or using calm breathing. Written by a school psychologist, this resource is perfect for classroom discussions, counseling sessions, or social-emotional learning lessons.

Teachers and caregivers will love how it:
Normalizes fidgeting as a healthy need
Teaches self-awareness and regulation
Encourages acceptance and inclusion in the classroom

Help your students understand their need to move—and turn fidgeting into focus! It can be used by teachers, school psychologists, counselors, parents, or therapists as part of a social-emotional learning lesson or daily classroom routine.

What You Will Receive:
1 high-quality colour PDF file
8.5"x11" in size
16 Pages

How to Use:

1. After uploading the story/lesson, save file to your device
2. Print either at home, or via local print provider or online print service
3. Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with your students
4. Alternatively, for digital use, you may present to classroom by using PDF but selecting ‘full-screen’ or ‘presentation’ mode.

Personal Note:
Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you.

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