My 9 year old boy does well on his tests and reports. But the teacher marks him down on the non-academic portion of his report card because he daydreams in class. His reverie gets disturbed by the teacher asking him a question, the class laughs and he feels embarassed. Any tips I could pass on to the little guy for staying focused during school? Thanks.
2006-12-11 05:10:56 · 15 answers · asked by HomeSweetSiliconValley 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I am absolutely sure he does not have A.D.D. -- that's ridiculous! From elementary, middle and high school, I always graduated at the top of my class and believe me--I spent a lot of time day dreaming, mostly because my teachers were boring and inefficient in teaching the subjects at hand. It's absolutely normal to "space-out" sometimes in class. Did you ever think that maybe his teacher is boring? Possible solutions: 1) Maybe he needs to be in a more advanced class. He is apparently smart as his written work shows. If there are no higher classes for him, you could maybe get some advanced textbooks and work with him. 2) Perhaps he doesn't get enough sleep and maybe he gets distracted. 3) Whatever he is thinking in class, he should write down or talk to someone about--he probably has a creative mind and can't stop thinking for the life of him. 4) If all else fails, a rewards system may work. If you promise him something, maybe he'll listen better. I know it seems like bribery, but if you do it regularly, it will become a habit for him to pay attention.
2006-12-11 07:12:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think he'll grow out of it. Our eight year old is always in Star Wars mode. The force often gets him in trouble. I know it won't always be this way and I just love and enjoy this time with him. He really thinks he's a Jedi soldier.
To keep him focused during school, he can earn a trip to Barnes and Noble to visit their Star Wars display and purchase a new book. If he doesn't earn it, he misses out.
Find out what your child is always daydreaming about and work with it.
2006-12-11 05:21:16 · answer #2 · answered by Peach 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is common in school going children.I don't think that there is any need to worry in it but it is really caring of you to take advise of an emotional psychologist for your child.I think that this problem can be simply cured by meditation.Ask him to sit down for a few minutes and meditate.Ask him to visualise a beautiful scene with his eyes closed(a mountain valley would work).Try this meditation exercises and some small concentration exercises like gazing at a point.Hope these small tips help.
2016-05-23 05:43:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Daydreaming it's a sign of spiritual nobleness. In your place I would cultivate that throw poetry, fine arts, etc. It is good to have reveries, it shows that one is not bound to the reality and that he is an idealist. I don't see why you should stop that.
2006-12-11 05:22:30 · answer #4 · answered by alinbs95 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh that is tough for him. children can be cruel. work with him at home on strengthening his concentration time. do not use mindless things to do this( like video games) use something he has no idea what will happen next. try to get his attention span up to at least 12 minutes. this will be an ongoing process. something he must practice. dont tell him he is practicing or what u are doing. reading to him is good including the boring books. church and movies work well too.
2006-12-11 05:19:14 · answer #5 · answered by bug0129 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he needs some escape from reality time. Maybe when he gets home he could do some creative writing to get his thoughts down on paper; even if he doesn't share them with anyone. Also, make sure he eats breakfast, helps you concentrate. Martial arts self-discipline might be good too. Good luck.
2006-12-11 05:16:11 · answer #6 · answered by bandaid 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Daydreaming helps people pay attention. It really does. You don't hear the question, but the information is always there later.
2014-10-07 15:22:57 · answer #7 · answered by Sylgia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has to learn to daydream with his ears open. Or doodle with his ears open, or read with his ears open.
Honestly it is just because he is underchallanged in class. Does he enjoy drawing or crosswords or something that will keep him interested but not prevent him from listening.
(Also can you get him into a better school(for him)? Charter school?)
2006-12-11 05:25:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Has it ever occurred to you that the teacher in question maybe biased against your child?
I'd have a meeting with your child's teacher.
2006-12-11 05:43:56 · answer #9 · answered by guru 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just encourage him to focus on things at home. If you keep his day dreaming in check while he's with you, he will use those tools to control it himself while you're not with him.
its normal for children his age to day dream, especially if he's ahead in his school work, or advanced for the curriculum.
2006-12-11 05:14:52 · answer #10 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋