How to Improve a Child's Concentration

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Pick a single task at a time.. Break activities into chunks.. Re-direct focus back to the task.

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1

Pick a single task at a time.

Step 1

Pick a single task at a time.

2

Break activities into chunks.

Step 2

Break activities into chunks.

3

Re-direct focus back to the task.

Step 3

Re-direct focus back to the task.

4

Get physically close to the child.

Step 4

Get physically close to the child.

5

Expect a reasonable amount of focus for the child's age.

Step 5

Expect a reasonable amount of focus for the child's age.

6

Work on mindfulness exercises.

Step 6

Work on mindfulness exercises.

7

Try memory games with the child.

Step 7

Try memory games with the child.

8

Limit screen time to 1-2 hours a day.

Step 8

Limit screen time to 1-2 hours a day.

9

Encourage focus-building downtime.

Step 9

Encourage focus-building downtime.

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Make school activities more fun with art and sensory play.

Step 10

Make school activities more fun with art and sensory play.

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Use a timer so the child can see how long they have.

Step 11

Use a timer so the child can see how long they have.

12

Offer a healthy snack if the child is hungry.

Step 12

Offer a healthy snack if the child is hungry.

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Make sure the child gets enough sleep.

Step 13

Make sure the child gets enough sleep.

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Put kids in separate areas if they distract each other.

Step 14

Put kids in separate areas if they distract each other.

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Give the child breaks and downtime.

Step 15

Give the child breaks and downtime.

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Let wigglers stand up or use a wiggle chair.

Step 16

Let wigglers stand up or use a wiggle chair.

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