Is Your Child Always Distracted While Studying? Tips to Improve Focus from a Young Age
Parents often find themselves frustrated when their children get easily distracted while studying, unable to sit down and focus on their books, or become disrupted by external factors. This leads to ineffective learning outcomes. Today, Kudos is here to share some effective methods for training children to enhance their concentration!
1. The Duration of Children's Study Time
According to Dr. Colette A. Poole-Boykin, a psychiatrist, in an article published by ABC News in May 2020, the amount of time a child can maintain focus can be calculated by multiplying their age by 2 to 5 minutes. Forcing a child to continue studying when their attention span has waned may result in diminished effectiveness and a resistance to learning. Therefore, allowing appropriate breaks is essential! Parents can set learning goals based on the time range their child can focus effectively.
2. The Learning Environment
A study environment filled with toys, smartphones, comic books, TVs, or gaming consoles can easily distract a child. Parents should design a dedicated learning space, which could be a room, a desk, or a corner, equipped solely with study-related tools. This helps cultivate the habit of “focusing on studying in this space,” allowing children to concentrate better on their studies.
3. Cultivating Interest in Learning
Simply making children sit and read textbooks for long periods can become monotonous, making it hard for them to focus. Therefore, the method of learning is crucial! Sometimes, integrating book knowledge with real-life applications and hands-on activities can foster a child's interest in learning and deepen their memory. For instance, playing house can help children experience shopping in a store and learn basic math calculations. By combining learning with real-life and entertainment, children will develop an interest in studying.
4. Sense of Achievement
When we accomplish goals, we often feel fulfilled and satisfied, gaining a sense of achievement from the results. The same applies to children. During learning, we can set achievable goals for them, such as completing a certain assignment or studying for a specific number of minutes each day. Start with simple goals and gradually increase them, step by step, to build the child's motivation for learning. Providing encouragement and feedback at appropriate times helps children gain a sense of accomplishment!
5. Participating in Group Activities
Integrating learning with group activities can spark a child's interest. Participating in group activities helps children learn and grow together, making learning enjoyable and achieving focused study. Kudos has recently prepared offline activities for children to join! When planning these activities, Kudos focuses on allowing children to express their creativity. Group activities not only facilitate peer learning but also develop teamwork skills. We also plan to provide opportunities for children to showcase their talents through competitions and sharing sessions!
Stay tuned for our next article: [Combining Learning with Entertainment: The Power of Hands-On Projects ]
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