<![CDATA[Helping a child to concentrate]]>Children focus better when they have a well-organised learning environment, where everything is in its place. For instance, if your kid is in the habit of working at a table that is cluttered with books, newspapers, toys, and scattered pens and pencils, teach him to keep his things tidy. Keep stationery in a container and discard old newspapers.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/78140/helping-a-child-to-concentrateRSS for NodeSun, 19 Apr 2026 11:30:16 GMTWed, 17 Jul 2019 02:50:51 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:07:16 GMT]]>One possibility for helping children to improve their attention is letting them to attend therapeutic play session.


What is therapeutic play service？
therapeutic play service is a method of helping children with behaviour and emotional problems to help themselves. Play is the child’s natural medium of self expression - it’s essential for development. It is providing opportunity for the children to ‘play out ‘ their feelings and problems with a therapeutic objective.

Who is therapeutic play service intended for?
therapeutic play service is suitable to help children who have difficulties in emotions (e.g., express feelings), conduct (e.g., follows rules), hyperactivity (e.g., attention), and peer (e.g., relationship with others) issues.

I am a trainee therapeutic play practitioner and offering free services for kids. Anyone out there who is concerned that own kids have social,emotional and behavioural difficulties; I can send you the free screening test, then you fill up and send it back to me. I will share the results with you without obligation. It is up to decide whether you would like to try the therapeutic play service. Please pm me for more details.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1920139https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1920139Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:07:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Wed, 19 Jun 2019 09:20:25 GMT]]>simly give him a gum and he will be concentrated - it’s a fact

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zac's mum\" post_id=\"1913152\" time=\"1559545875\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=1913152 time=1559545875 user_id=53606]
Jadekathy\" post_id=\"1913124\" time=\"1559532958\" user_id=\"178143:
Ask the Chinese teacher to do Language-related crafts with him :idea:
:boogie:

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Vanz\" post_id=\"1913127\" time=\"1559533447\" user_id=\"165801:

You can train and strengthen a child’s ability to concentrate and focus by playing concentration games that require thinking, planning and the use of memory.
Crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and card games such as ‘Memory’ and ‘Uno’ actually improve attention for words,numbers and pictures, while picture puzzles—in which your younger child has to look for things that are ‘wrong’ in the picture or look for hard-to-find objects—also improve attention and increase concentration.
Good suggestions! Yes he can solve puzzles and memory game doing alone he can concentrate. Is just when I group work the concentration just disappeared. I will work with him onUno

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Vanz\" post_id=\"1913127\" time=\"1559533447\" user_id=\"165801:

You can train and strengthen a child’s ability to concentrate and focus by playing concentration games that require thinking, planning and the use of memory.
Crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and card games such as ‘Memory’ and ‘Uno’ actually improve attention for words,numbers and pictures, while picture puzzles—in which your younger child has to look for things that are ‘wrong’ in the picture or look for hard-to-find objects—also improve attention and increase concentration.
Good suggestions! Yes he can solve puzzles and memory game doing alone he can concentrate. Is just when I group work the concentration just disappeared. I will work with him onUno

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913935https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913935Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:25:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:25:00 GMT]]>

Vanz\" post_id=\"1913127\" time=\"1559533447\" user_id=\"165801:

You can train and strengthen a child’s ability to concentrate and focus by playing concentration games that require thinking, planning and the use of memory.
Crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and card games such as ‘Memory’ and ‘Uno’ actually improve attention for words,numbers and pictures, while picture puzzles—in which your younger child has to look for things that are ‘wrong’ in the picture or look for hard-to-find objects—also improve attention and increase concentration.
Good suggestions! Yes he can solve puzzles and memory game doing alone he can concentrate. Is just when I group work the concentration just disappeared. I will work with him onUno

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913934https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913934Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:25:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:18:19 GMT]]>Thanks Czeec actually he is away of all these ITs. 😂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913933https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913933Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:18:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:18:19 GMT]]>Thanks Czeec actually he is away of all these ITs. 😂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913932https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913932Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:18:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:18:18 GMT]]>Thanks Czeec actually he is away of all these ITs. 😂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913931https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913931Mon, 10 Jun 2019 00:18:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Mon, 03 Jun 2019 07:11:15 GMT]]>

Jadekathy\" post_id=\"1913124\" time=\"1559532958\" user_id=\"178143:

Hi,
My boy whom is in K1 since to have attention problem. Does not sit still in class specially CHinese class. But he is able to sit down for good 30 mins to do crafts.
Chinese Teacher seems to have difficulties dealing with him. Any strategies?
Thanks
Ask the Chinese teacher to do Language-related crafts with him :idea:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913152https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913152Mon, 03 Jun 2019 07:11:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Mon, 03 Jun 2019 03:44:07 GMT]]>You can train and strengthen a child’s ability to concentrate and focus by playing concentration games that require thinking, planning and the use of memory.

Crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles and card games such as ‘Memory’ and ‘Uno’ actually improve attention for words,numbers and pictures, while picture puzzles—in which your younger child has to look for things that are ‘wrong’ in the picture or look for hard-to-find objects—also improve attention and increase concentration.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913127https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913127Mon, 03 Jun 2019 03:44:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Mon, 03 Jun 2019 03:35:58 GMT]]>Hi,

My boy whom is in K1 since to have attention problem. Does not sit still in class specially CHinese class. But he is able to sit down for good 30 mins to do crafts.
Chinese Teacher seems to have difficulties dealing with him. Any strategies?
Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913124https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913124Mon, 03 Jun 2019 03:35:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Mon, 03 Jun 2019 03:35:54 GMT]]>Hi,

My boy whom is in K1 since to have attention problem. Does not sit still in class specially CHinese class. But he is able to sit down for good 30 mins to do crafts.
Chinese Teacher seems to have difficulties dealing with him. Any strategies?
Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913123https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1913123Mon, 03 Jun 2019 03:35:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Fri, 26 Apr 2019 22:43:49 GMT]]>I think that concentration problems generally exists with children who are preparing to enter puberty. Whoever has a teenager knows what I am talking about. I think that it would be helpful that children are used on working-habits from early age, so that puberty period can pass much easier

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1907967https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1907967Fri, 26 Apr 2019 22:43:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Thu, 04 Apr 2019 02:35:40 GMT]]>Some of the main things that will help improve concentration include regularity and goals. If you set a time, place and schedule as to Homework , the routine will help him stay concentrated. You can also set goals and awards for completing the tasks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1904950https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1904950Thu, 04 Apr 2019 02:35:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:48:16 GMT]]>Could it be that he’s preoccupied with something in his thoughts? If he’s failing in two particular subjects instead of many at a time, it could be that he does not understand why he should be studying or learning about these two and therefore finds himself constantly drifting off thinking about other things which are more important and interesting to him.


I would suggest:
1. make sure the issues he’s thinking about are answered.
2.help him to find out why he is sent to learn the two subjects, and encourage in him the belief that he will be able to master them and catch up if he pays attention in class.

Sometimes a student can slip in progress and feel demoralized to continue, this is when encouragement and belief is important

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1901361https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1901361Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:48:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:43:22 GMT]]>Some of the main things that will help improve concentration include regularity and goals. If you set a time, place and schedule as to Homework , the routine will help him stay concentrated. You can also set goals and awards for completing the tasks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1900175https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1900175Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:43:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Sun, 03 Feb 2019 12:04:13 GMT]]>Change his diet. Get him off all junk and processed foods get him on complex carbs, fruit, veggies and good lean protein, it will take about 3 weeks to notice the difference.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1897440https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1897440Sun, 03 Feb 2019 12:04:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Tue, 22 Jan 2019 07:22:00 GMT]]>Sometimes lower score can imply to some psychological issue, mostly related to lack of attention from parents. It might be that your child is looking for your attention and in this manner he or she is trying to say “I miss you”. It should also be discussed with children

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1895620https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1895620Tue, 22 Jan 2019 07:22:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Fri, 04 Jan 2019 03:10:42 GMT]]>Prepare a distraction-free environment. Some children respond well in an environment that is soothing and calming but other children may thrive in an environment that has a lot of hustle and bustle.Understanding what kind of environment your child prefers to study is the first step to increase concentration level in him/her.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1892993https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1892993Fri, 04 Jan 2019 03:10:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Tue, 01 Jan 2019 02:57:39 GMT]]>

Nilipek33:
Today I've read something very useful. To concentrate you should sit still on the chair, imagine an orange on your head and try not to drop it.

This is an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1892371https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1892371Tue, 01 Jan 2019 02:57:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:43:50 GMT]]>Today I’ve read something very useful. To concentrate you should sit still on the chair, imagine an orange on your head and try not to drop it. Also when I was in college, I used to try to imagine a triangle on the teacher’s face to keep my focus on the teacher. You can try it on your child.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1888807https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1888807Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:43:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Helping a child to concentrate on Fri, 07 Dec 2018 07:51:30 GMT]]>One care giver in this forum, grand aunt i think, even suggest that the child with short focus span, to look up and sip some water at intervals, before continuing the exam. For lower pri, papers are set at 1hr or so, but most kids can complete them in 30mins, according to teachers feedback at PTM.

MrsKiasu:
Poor students who need to sit more than 2 hrs papers..I think possible too, I usually just bring in my kopi o flask wherever I go.

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