Article: Pick a book or magazine that's the same size as or smaller than your textbook, and hide it behind the book so you can see it. Remember to look up occasionally to see if your teacher is walking around and to pretend like you're paying attention. Use a smooth, weighted pen or pencil to start, and figure out how to balance it on your fingers. Then, hold the pencil between your thumb and pointer finger, and use your middle finger to push the pencil around your thumb. Be sure to catch it as it spins back around into your palm! This skill takes some practice, so it's great for killing time in class. Beware that you'll probably drop your pencil frequently when you're first learning how to spin it. It may be best to only try this if you're sitting near the back of the class! Entertain yourself by counting how many students are wearing a school sweatshirt, or try to guess which color car will drive by the window next. If you're sitting by a friend, quietly make bets on what you think will happen. Try to keep your games lighthearted and fun. Remember to be polite and respectful to your classmates, especially if they're paying attention and involved in the lesson. If your teacher allows food in class, pop a piece of gum or candy in when you start to get bored. This will give you something to do and can help keep you awake. You can even make a game by closing your eyes and trying to guess the flavor if you have a few different candy flavors. For computer-based lessons or advanced classes, you might be able to have a laptop or tablet to take notes and do exercises. During a boring class, pull up social media or open up a simple game, like Minesweeper or Snake, to keep yourself entertained. Remember that the people sitting around you will be able to see your screen, so avoid browsing on questionable sites. If your school doesn't allow laptops or tablets in class, be sure to keep yours out of sight. It's very difficult to hide a tablet or laptop, and if you get caught, your teacher might confiscate it. Remember to turn the sound off on your tablet or laptop so you don't disturb other students. If you're in a computer class, ask your teacher if you're able to wear headphones. This is a riskier move if your school doesn't allow students to use phones during class. Try to keep your phone concealed by holding it under your desk, in your pocket, or behind a book. Stick to short messages that you can type quickly without looking, like "So bored in class."
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Read a magazine, comic book or novel secretly. Learn to spin a pencil over your thumb. Make a game out of the class with a friend. Chew gum or eat a piece of hard candy. Play with a computer or tablet if you're allowed to. Text your friends secretly during class.