Distracted
Why is this a challenge and how can you help?
Students may get distracted easily because there is so much to keep track of in a busy classroom. Children need to have a clear understanding of what tasks need to be completed and how to allot sufficient time to complete tasks. Timing tasks can be a good way to help a student progress monitor as they are working to complete an assignment.
Tips
Fidget toys can help students focus their mind on a task.
Timers are a great tool for helping a student focus. A visual timer is great for younger students.
Divide assignments/tasks into manageable chunks for the child to complete.
Privacy barriers are great to help a student stay focused. You can even staple together a few folders and laminate it to make it cost-effective.
Noise cancelling headphones can help a child focus by eliminating environmental noise.
Visual or written flow chart with guidelines on how to start a task and get focused.
Tools
See below for products that are wonderful for active learners in the classroom. Reference to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by Coaching Cville.
www.thepathway2success.com has many excellent resources for executive functioning skills.
teenswithadhd.com has a wonderful free planner printable.
Möbii® Rainbow Medium, Fidget Toy for Restless Hands
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