I have had my share of twiddling my thumbs while sitting idle at home
Infants and young children are not just sitting twiddling their thumbs, waiting for their parents to teach them to read and do math. They are expending a vast amount of time and effort in exploring and understanding their immediate world. Healthy education supports and encourages this spontaneous learning.
Wild!" Ron said, twiddling the replay knob on the side. "I can make that old bloke down there pick his nose again. . . and again. . . and again. . .