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When a child begins going to school, it’s a dramatic change from the unstructured environment they had during the early years of their lives. From the days of taking regular naps and doing whatever they please, the child has to rapidly adapt to the strict schedule of the school environment. Schools are set up to teach a lot of skills quickly to young children, and concentration is critical. So if your child doesn’t focus well, that problem needs to be addressed immediately.
While your child sits there dreaming of American Girl doll clothing, she can’t very well learn what she needs to know in order to be successful in the future. So you need to work with your child on finding ways to keep her focused on school during the day. There is a time to play and a time to work, and they don’t always get to be the same time.
So how can you get your child’s mind off play and onto work? For starters, you can ask your child every day to tell you something interesting that happened at school.
Once your child knows that you’re going to ask, she will be more likely to concentrate, just so she can remember something interesting to tell you. Another way you can help your child focus during school is to ask if she’s having trouble focusing. If your child has some symptoms of ADHD, you can get help for her from a pediatrician. It’s also helpful to talk to your child’s teachers to get their perspective on how well your child focuses on the task at hand.
