We all know that ADHD exists, and we all know how it impacts everyone. It effects the teacher who has to deal with the hyperactive student, the student who loses focus, and the surrounding peers who end up watching the student disrupting the classroom. We also know that it's not something students at younger ages are able to deal with in the right manner. Doctors who see any remnants ADHD instantly provide meds and Rx for students. Honestly, the issue is the fact that students have to sit in desk for the majority of the day. When students have low balance and core strength, the students are antsy and fidgiters.
For the teachers who have to deal with the poor balance of students, lesson plans need to be active and withhold movement. Movement in the classroom is important to keep blood flowing and bodies focused. As adults, most of our jobs are active and moving jobs, but some require a desk and chair and sitting all day. Secretaries, teachers, and accountants sit all day, but are able to get up and move when they need. These workers can go get coffee, get an apple, or tap a walk around. Students are required to stay seated unless they have an emergency to use the restroom. I can vouch for the fact that if I am seated for long periods of time, I am antsy and talkative as well. The answer to this is movement in the classroom. Have students do 3 pushups after reading a paragraph. Have students do 20 jumping jacks inbetween subjects. Students can lunge all the way to the cubbies, doors, or bathroom. There are multiple ways to get students moving and active without using too much class time.
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