My child is 6 years old and she has a very hard time concentrating on anything for any amount of time. What am I doing wrong I study with her everyday after school and she still is doing this. Does anybody have any opionions on how I can get her attention for a long period of time so I can learn her the things she needs to know so she don't fall behind in her studies.
2006-10-02 10:59:48 · 5 answers · asked by Betty L 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Can she pay attention to non-school things? ie, video games, television, books read to her? If so, I would severely limit the amount of time she watches any screen, be it video, tv, or games (this has been shown to reduce children's attention spans). To help her learn to pay attention for longer periods of time, I would recommend reading books that interest her aloud to her (if you haven't been), and gradually increasing the sophistication of the books (chapter books). If you are already doing these things and still having problems, ask her teacher how she does in school, and consider having her tested for adhd/add, etc.
2006-10-02 11:06:14 · answer #1 · answered by Amy G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's 6 and 6 year olds do not have a long attention span yet. Is she isn't falling behind now in her studies I wouldn't worry--besides a 6 year old is probably not going to be doing a lot of work that requires her to sit for a long period of time. I can understand wanting her to sit through things and be able to concentrate--but you have to make sure you are taking her level of development into consideration. I agree with limiting tv, video game etc time. These things offer a lot of stimulation to kids' senses and when they are absent it's harder for kids to concentrate. Kids need to learn to concentrate on things that aren't always causing an overload of stimulation.
2006-10-02 11:23:41 · answer #2 · answered by Tracy S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if she's having a hard time concentrating, you can't expect her to stay put for a long time. Give her something to hold on to (like a squish ball). Tell her she can squeeze it with the hand she doesn't write with, and she needs to keep her eyes on her work. (The squeezing of the ball will help keep one hand busy while she does her work.) You might have to break down the assignments too. (Ex: if she has 20 questions, have her do 5, then take a break, then 5 more, take a break, etc. etc.) Sounds like she could have AD/HD, so you may want to take her to the pediatrician to get an opinion and see if medication may help.
2006-10-02 11:07:55 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you realize you will desire to not pay me to be 13 back - even back 24 years in the past whilst i became into it became into rather not common. yet you do sound such as you have some valid concerns concerning to the two your mom's physique of recommendations to you and your happiness. you surely would desire to communicate over with somebody (a college or church counsellor according to probability) and in the event that they can not enable you to stay concentrated then a extra expert determination is in all likelihood smart.do not wait too long it rather is alot of diverse circumstances build up right here with you - so faster could be superb.
2016-10-15 11:02:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her that you will reward her with something that she loves if she get a good grade and if she doesn't get a good grade on something she will be punish in a way like not going outside and play or watch tv or something like that.i mean you can do that if you want to, but she's the same age as my little brother.
they are young and want to play most of the time, they do get distracted. my brother always cries while doing homework.
i mean she will do better in the future.
good luck
2006-10-02 12:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Roberta. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋