My daughter brought home her progress report from preschool. One of her goals is to listen better. She is easily distracted and doesn't always follow through with directions. Any suggestions on how to help a 4 1/2 year old listen and follow directions better?
2007-02-27 02:25:02 · 5 answers · asked by Aumatra 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
maybe you could try various games, toys and activities that involve waiting and listening and then giving a response. Like comprehension. Get out some books on early childhood educations I'm sure they can also give some tips. Good luck.
2007-02-27 02:33:57 · answer #1 · answered by Suki 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's a little early, but you may want to have her evaluated to rule out ADHD. If she is diagnosed with ADHD, your plan of attack may differ than if she isn't. Assuming this is not the case for now, try having her repeat back what she was just told. If she knows she will be expected to repeat the instructions she is given, she will learn to pay more attention. Also, when issuing directions, you may want to start simply. Rather than giving directions for three or tasks at a time, start with one or two. Rather than "You need to turn off the TV, pick up your toys, then take this paper up to Daddy," you may need to separate that into "Turn off the TV," "Pick up your toys," "Take this to Daddy." She may get confused when she is asked to do several things, especially if they're unrelated.
2007-02-27 10:38:59 · answer #2 · answered by oj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem with my 6 year old son. He's in K and his teacher complains of the same thing. Sometimes he even talks too much and doesn't always complete his classwork.
What we are trying is we sat down with him and explained that there is a time for everything. A time to eat, play, sleep, work, etc. We explained that when he gets into the classroom it's time to close your mouth and open your ears. When recess comes you can play then, but in the class it's time to work. Listening is not just hearing what your teacher wants you to do, it's also doing what your teacher wants you to do.
We had to explain this to him several times. I still tell him every morning to make sure he finishes all his work and doesn't talk in class, but he's slowely getting better. Plus, you have remember that school is still very new to them and it will take a few years to fully understand how he's supposed to behave in class.
Good luck!
2007-02-27 10:47:45 · answer #3 · answered by amyvnsn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her if she doesn't start listening to her teacher, she can't go outside after school for a day
2007-02-27 10:32:50 · answer #4 · answered by Peacen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More spankings! j/k
2007-02-27 10:33:12 · answer #5 · answered by Bad Ichi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋