spaceman Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 If they start goofing off, how do you bring them back? At what age do you start trying to keep their attention? (as opposed to a preschooler where any learning is generally always fun for everyone) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 It depends on what ages they are. If I'm doing a lot of reading, then I usually give them something to keep their hands busy....usually a coloring sheet. This works well for Bible lessons because I give them a sheet that corresponds with the lesson. I also do this when reading the Story of the World. My girls are 4 and 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Frequent, short lessons for students under 10ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Agreed. I add in a good 10 minute bounce on the tramp or 10 runs up and down the hallway between lessons for super fidgety boys. I expect 20-30 minutes of solid attention for my 11yo and 10-15 for my 8yo. With my youngest, he isn't antsy; he just has so much he wants to tell me that we have to stop and have a little chat every 10 minutes or so. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Frequent, short lessons for students under 10ish. Under 10, I keep them short. We have frequent "get up and move around" breaks too. The only time there is a long lesson (more than 15 minutes of me talking/reading) is if the kids are really interested. We had a science lesson once that went on for half the day. Honestly, my attention span was shot after an hour, but they were having a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Cattle prods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Cattle prods. I was going to say duct tape, or one of those pediatric restraint boards (the big blue ones), but your idea would work nicely. :D (Just in case it isn't obvious, I'm kidding.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Run laps or jumping jacks. Under 2nd grade, finish this and yo can play for x min. Over 2nd, set timer for a generous amount of time, if subject finished, they get free time until timer beeps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 If I'm doing a lot of reading, then I usually give them something to keep their hands busy... :iagree: My dd actually focuses better and retains more if I allow her to draw or fiddle with Legos while she listens. My wife is the same way: she never takes notes and prefers to knit or do some other craft when she is learning through auditory input. Drives me nuts, honestly, but whatever works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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