Get Caught? Or Not!? Simple Ways to Kill Time During Class
Have you ever felt like time was crawling during class? You might be tempted to reach for your phone, but getting caught would be a big problem.
The truth is, there are clever ways to pass the time that won’t disrupt the lesson and are hard for the teacher to notice.
In this article, we’ll introduce ideas you can do quietly at your desk and tricks that make use of your notebook—safe options even during class.
They’re a great way to refresh your mind too, so it’s a win-win.
Give them a try!
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Hands-on activities you can do during class (11–20)
craft; handiwork; fabrication; maneuvering (scheming)
Crafts you can make with just paper and a pen are a great way to pass the time for people who like working with their hands.
Simply folding paper airplanes or shuriken from the edge of a notebook, or making small boxes and 3D shapes in the margins of a printout, can turn into an enjoyable activity.
Trying to use eraser shavings or a broken mechanical pencil lead as parts, or figuring out ways to shape things without glue or tape, is part of the fun.
Since noise or big movements will give you away quickly, the key is to work quietly.
If you manage your finished pieces by hiding them in a pencil case, for example, they’re less likely to be noticed and remain safe.
It’s a way to pass the time while satisfying your creative urge.
Finger Challenge
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The “finger challenge” looks easy at first glance, but once you try it, it’s surprisingly hard.
For example: “Can you hold your index finger down with your thumb and bend only your pinky without moving the others?” or “Put your hand flat on the desk and try lifting only your ring finger.” The structure of your hand gets in the way, so your fingers won’t move as you expect, and it’s tougher than you’d think.
It’s funny at first, but more and more people start getting serious as they go—that’s what makes this game so fun.
Since it uses no tools and makes no noise, it’s perfect for a sneaky little distraction or a quick refresher during class!
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Let me introduce a sneaky little pastime you can enjoy during class: doodling on your hand.
For example, draw a beak between your thumb and index finger, and when you move your fingers, it looks like a little bird is talking.
It’s a playful trick that makes drawings come to life through the shape and movement of your hand.
You can draw a face and use your fingers to make it look like it’s blinking, or open your hand to change its expression—there are lots of ways to have fun.
It doesn’t require any special skill, just a single pen, and it’s silent, so it’s safe even in class.
It’s a quiet, fun hand game that gives you a quick mood lift and gets a laugh when you show it to friends around you.
Eraser stamp making
For the ultimate time-killer, how about trying your hand at making eraser stamps? A person named Nancy Seki became the world’s first eraser print artist, and in recent years the craft has been getting attention on TV shows and gaining popularity! Since you use an eraser that’s almost certainly on your desk, it’s probably not something that will be easily noticed.
Start by carving your own name! If you press the eraser onto your name written with a marker, it’s easy to create the reversed lettering.
Once you get the hang of it, try tackling drawings too!
Disassemble a mechanical pencil
Taking apart a mechanical pencil using only your hands during class is a strangely satisfying, focus-enhancing habit.
By removing the lead, spring, eraser, and other parts one by one, laying them out in order, or seeing how finely you can disassemble it, you get a small sense of accomplishment.
Even with a familiar pencil, you rarely get the chance to study its structure closely, so you might discover something new.
Be careful not to send parts flying or lose them—that will draw attention.
If you can’t reassemble it smoothly, you may end up wasting even more time.
The trick is to make no noise and keep everything confined to your hands so it doesn’t get noticed.