Was your brain looking somewhere else just now? Want me to go back and say that one more time? What part did you catch? I'll fill in the rest.
Want to do a wiggle break with me? Need a fidget? There's one in the box over there... Let's move our desks in a big circle for our discussion time.
Were you excited to share that? Great! I'll call on you in just a second!Hold onto that idea for a bit! Is it time to take space or make space in the discussion?
Should we pick a place to start together? Want to make a quick plan to get this rolling? What do you want to do first?
"You'd understand if you were listening."
"You've had plenty of time...why isn't this done?"
"Why can't you sit still like everyone else?"
"It's not your turn to talk."
Interrupting
Hyperactivity / "Gross-Motor Giftedness"
Task initiation / work completion
Inattention
Curiosity over criticism
Tim Grivois
Created on April 22, 2025
A clear, age-adjusted list to help teachers respond with curiosity instead of criticism when students with ADHD struggle. Real things to say. Warm. Practical. Meant to work in real classrooms, with real kids, right now.
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Transcript
Was your brain looking somewhere else just now? Want me to go back and say that one more time? What part did you catch? I'll fill in the rest.
Want to do a wiggle break with me? Need a fidget? There's one in the box over there... Let's move our desks in a big circle for our discussion time.
Were you excited to share that? Great! I'll call on you in just a second!Hold onto that idea for a bit! Is it time to take space or make space in the discussion?
Should we pick a place to start together? Want to make a quick plan to get this rolling? What do you want to do first?
"You'd understand if you were listening."
"You've had plenty of time...why isn't this done?"
"Why can't you sit still like everyone else?"
"It's not your turn to talk."
Interrupting
Hyperactivity / "Gross-Motor Giftedness"
Task initiation / work completion
Inattention