I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets: A Story about ADHD and Overcoming Challenges - Paperback

by Barbara Esham (Author)

This empowering story is a perfect back-to-school resource for kids with ADHD or who struggle to focus

David wants to do well in school. He really does. But when exciting ideas pop into his head--or his legs start to feel extra wiggly--paying attention suddenly becomes very, very hard.

David doesn't mean to distract his classmates. He doesn't plan to test how far pudding can fly or balance on one foot during a fire drill. The problem is, his "great ideas" only seem like mistakes after they happen.

When a particularly messy mishap leads to a note home, David decides it's time for his greatest discovery yet: a plan to manage his wiggle fidgets.

With creativity and determination, David develops his own toolkit for success, including attention reminder cards to keep his focus on track, a silent timer to break work into manageable chunks, a fidget toy for super-wiggly days, and helpful movement breaks to reset his energy.

As David shares his ideas with his teacher and parents, something wonderful happens--his challenges begin to look a lot like strengths.

Part of the Adventures of Everyday Geniuses series, this award-winning and beloved picture book offers a warm, humorous, and relatable introduction to ADHD. Perfect for ages 4-8 and ideal for classrooms, counselors, and families, this uplifting story helps kids see that:

• Struggling with attention doesn't mean you're not smart
• Creative minds often move and shake
• There are practical tools that can help
• Many great thinkers once had "wiggle fidgets," too

Because sometimes the kids who can't sit still... are the ones whose minds are ready to soar.