How to improve Focus/ Attention span of kids
Here are few basic steps on how to start working on concentration development/focus improvement, this is just the beginning. Please take one step at a time, too much change may disturb and make kid resist the change even more. So keep the grip loose and make the changes gradually. Prepare yourself to invest a bit of time with your kids everyday to make this work.
Ø Follow a healthy lifestyle, good food and sleep and play helps kids grow better and focused. A diet inclusive of fresh fruits, green vegetables, complex cabs and protein is important for mind and body development .
Also further to this read below which will help further enrich brain and improve on focus
Further to the blog I wrote yesterday,
(http://spellandcharm.blogspot.com/2015/07/concentration-development-important-in.html)
(http://spellandcharm.blogspot.com/2015/07/concentration-development-important-in.html)
There are many ways of working on improving focus. We have to first
start with removing/minimizing of distractions. So here is the basics list to follow:
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Stimulation
and excitement for babies – Babies are natural learners. Talking is one of
them. Constant entertainment leads to too much stimulation and an easily bored,
over-stimulated child. In early years it is important to give them time to experience,
understand and assimilate things
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Lead with
example – ‘Kids are little people’. They are great observers and mimics. That
said the decision for limited screen time (TV/ Laptops) must be applied for all
members in family. So as parents we must minimize the use of TV/ phones /
laptops in-front of kids for entertainment. Switching off the TV while having
dinner makes kids focus on eating better and also makes for a great family
time.
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Proper
sleep – Proper Sleep is very important for kids at regular interval. Other than
9 hours sleep at night most kids require an afternoon nap which helps them
recharge and concentrate better.
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Try story
telling/ Reading a book - Children love to hear stories with characters which
are popular to which they can relate more. Try their favorite cartoon
character stories. Telling stories helps to stimulate their internal picture
making capabilities and also help them focus on the plot as story travels.
Bedtime is best suited , it also provides some quite time for parent kid
bonding
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Encourage
outdoor activities involving running, jumping, climbing, these help develop
motor skills and also brain development. Kids are full on energy, Channelizing
there energy in right direction is what is important. Outdoor games are amazing
for physical development and social skill development
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For improving
focus start with activities suitable as per age and of kids interest. Please
understand the aim is not to educate kids but to help brain development and focus so it is important that kids enjoy and involve at same time .You can start with activities like drawing, coloring, origami, finger
games, circle games, painting, clay modelling. At first kids may be
uninterested so, start with lesser time 10-15 minutes and then over every 3
days increase by 5 minutes. Please try and make it quiet time with minimum
distractions so kid can focus. As kids create and enjoy few rhymes and songs
can also be included in between.
Reward kids when they accomplish a task and you see improvement
Reward kids when they accomplish a task and you see improvement
Also read Importance of following routines, I am sure it will be helpful in continuation of above
Also read what are ingredients of a healthy brain food to help child focus better and improve concentration
CALM MIND AND HEALTHY BODY IS KEY TO HAPPY LIFE
- Spell and charm
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