Many students need to fidget while learning. Rather than fight the need, effective teachers find ways to channel it. Here's an idea I got from a teacher in Michigan - Marble Mazes. Students fiddle with the Marble Maze, moving the marble around quietly.
How to:
In less than an hour I was able to make 8 mazes. I consider this an investment with big payoffs ahead!
*If you don't sew, I bet you know a parent or friend who does. A one hour project would be a nice way for them to do some volunteer service.
How to:
- Buy ⅓ of a yard of fleece. Cut it in half lengthwise, then cut each piece into 6 inch squares. It should yield 16 pieces.
- Obtain 8 marbles or ball bearings.
- Put two pieces of cloth together and sew* three edges closed.
- Insert the marble.
- Sew the fourth side closed.
- Sew a maze pattern into the cloth, as in the photo. If you are creative you can try other maze patterns for some variety.
In less than an hour I was able to make 8 mazes. I consider this an investment with big payoffs ahead!
*If you don't sew, I bet you know a parent or friend who does. A one hour project would be a nice way for them to do some volunteer service.
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