"Get up, go run to that tree, and come back" was sometimes at least somewhat effective, particularly with younger children. Also, getting up and moving for a minute helps with learning anyway.

[–] Majorllama@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Nah I just got sent to the principals office for being "purposely distracting" to other students.

Some teachers shouldn't have their jobs.

[–] easily3667@lemmus.org -1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Do you really think being fidgety as a child is sufficient to consider yourself neuro-atypical?

Sounds like your teacher was just a piece of shit.

[–] Majorllama@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Yeah there's fidgety and then there's leg jiggling so aggressively that the entire row of desks is moving and I'm not even noticing because I am so focused on what I am writing down.

Also in adulthood I was finally properly diagnosed with "moderate to severe ADHD". Probably should have done that in highschool when I told my parents but what are you gonna do. Can't change the past.