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ADHD Resources for Teachers
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items Do you want to support your ADHD students in a better way? Here is a list of resources that can benefit them. I've also included informational resources that you can read to learn more about ADHD. Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying ...
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Students with ADHD often have a hard time focusing, and they struggle with time management. Below are some resources that can benefit them.
Chair bands can not only be used with your ADHD students, but all your students. I was first introduced to these by my team teacher who had an ADHD student and she also had ADHD. Many teachers report improvements in classroom behavior, attentiveness,...
Chair Bands for Kids - Fidgety Feet (12 Pack)
With the Bouncyband Wiggle Wobble Chair Feet, kid’s concentration grows as they rock back, forth, and all around on their wobble chair. Continuous movement increases blood flow to the brain, enabling greater attentiveness.
Bouncyband Wiggle Wobble Chair Feet
The Twist Active Seat Cushion provides an outlet for excess energy and enables kids to stay on task to be more productive. The sensory aid seat relaxes kids, increasing their ability to focus while working in the classroom and at home.
BouncyBand Sit & Twist Active Seat Cushion
My team teacher also used a similar ball to this one for one of her ADHD students. She allowed her student to sit on this in a designated location when she was teaching a lesson or as a way for him to get energy out. Ball movements increase blood flo...
Gaiam Kids Stay-N-Play Balance Ball Chair
This is another great set of fidget toys that can be useful in your classroom. The great thing about this set is that it comes with 2 silent ones, so you don't have to worry about it disturbing other classmates.
hand2mind Sensory Fidget Tubes, Set of 4
Repeatedly rubbing these textured fidget toys through fingers up and down to replace unconscious repetitive behaviors. This 8 pack suction sensory toys can be attached to any smooth surface. This is an excellent tool to help children focus and manage...
Sensory Fidget Toys 8 Pack for Kids & Adults
This is a perfect tool to place in a calming corner or for ADHD students to use during free time. It fosters a sense of accomplishment and brings soothing ASMR sensations. It's perfect for channeling nervous energy and promoting relaxation for all ag...
Silicone Sensory Toys for Kids & Adults
Having items for your ADHD students to fidget with is extremely important. I've learned that if you don't provide them with something, they will fidget with things that you may not necessarily want them to use. This set comes with 6 different fidget ...
6 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys for Kids & Adults
This is a helpful resource to help your ADHD student(s) stay focused and to know what to expect every day. Sometimes, unexpected changes in the day can cause behavior changes, so this will keep them abreast of new events.
Visual Digital Task Timer & Planner Board
Time management in a big concern for ADHD students. Giving them assignments in small segments, but holding them accountable with time can be helpful to them. This resource allows you to set a timer digitally.
Learning Resources Time Tracker Visual Timer
This is another great resource to set time parameters. Using a sand glass can be a fun tool for students. This set of 5 sand glasses come in increments of 1, 3, 5, 10, and 30 minutes.
5 Pcs Colorful Sand Timers, Acrylic Hourglass
Having a reward system for ADHD students is especially important. Get your students into good habits with this magnetic reward jar! You will receive 2 reward jars with heart and smiley face tokens, each reward jar has 25 pcs tokens in 5 colors and co...
2 Pack Magnetic Reward Jar - Stars & Hearts
This reward chart for kids helps children understand tasks, stay focused, and enjoy a more engaging therapy experience—especially for those with Autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and other learning challenges. These token boards feature 4 stages of...
Token Boards for Therapy | Reward Chart
Rather than buying individual items, you can get this 24 piece set. It comes with a variety of objects.
KINGYAO 24 Pack Sensory Fidget Toys Set
FingerFocus Highlighters helps text and images stand out better on both page and screen. The different color overlays also help reduce visual stress and tiredness, which improves the reader's concentration. This set includes 4 wands and 1 expandable ...
hand2mind FingerFocus Highlighter & Reading Strips
These textured pencil holders are perfect for students with ADHD. They can enjoy them without disturbing their classmates with sensory sounds.
Gyre & Gimble Fidget Pencil Sleeves & Pencils
Informational Resources
Below are some resources that can provide you with more information about ADHD, so that you can better meet the needs of your students.
If you'd like more in depth information about ADHD, then this book might fit your needs. Dr. Russell Barkley, internationally respected expert on ADHD, draws on his forty years of clinical work with thousands of students, teachers, and schools to cre...
Managing ADHD in School: Evidence-Based Methods
This is a great article on ADHD and how to help your students succeed. It provides ways that you should communicate, how you should issue assignments, and why it is important to personalize your accommodations to meet the needs of each ADHD student.
ADHD in the Classroom: Helping Children Succeed in School
This ADHD cheat sheet offers concise, easy-to-reference techniques for students with ADHD. It gives you a definition of ADHD, the symptoms, and other useful information. That sheet was created for counselors, but I feel it also is a useful resource f...
ADHD Cheat Sheet, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Therapy, ADHD Therapy, ADHD Tools, Cheat Sheet, Reference Guide, Counseling Tools
This ADHD Set is excellent for therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, teachers, or parents of kids and teens with ADHD, or who are looking for psychoeducation on ADHD for children or adolescents. 5 items are included in this bundle.
ADHD Printable Handouts 5-Page Mini-Bundle Kids-Teens-Child Therapy Posters Mental Health Resource-Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
This is a great resource for teachers. The first handout shares the characteristics or traits of students with ADHD. (A teacher should NEVER try to diagnose a student. They can share what they're seeing and make recommendations for the parent to see ...
Recognizing ADHD in the Classroom