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Keeping Students On Task During Seat Work
by Sandra Rief This is the last of a 4-part blog on getting, focusing, and maintaining students’ attention – particularly important for students with ADHD. Here are tips for keeping students’ focused and productive during seat work times of the day. Check for clarity and that directions were clearly understood before sending students back to their […]
Engaging & Maintaining Students’ Attention (Part III)
Maintaining Students’ Attention & Participation by Sandra Rief This is the third of a 4-part blog on getting, focusing, and maintaining students’ attention – particularly important for students with ADHD. Once you get and focus students’ attention, here are some strategies for keeping them engaged and participating in the lesson: Keep students actively engaged. […]
Engaging & Maintaining Students’ Attention (Part II)
FOCUSING STUDENTS’ ATTENTION by Sandra Rief This is the second of a 4-part blog on getting, focusing, and maintaining students’ attention – particularly important for students with ADD / ADHD. Part I was on “Getting Students’ Attention”. Here are some strategies for focusing students’ attention once you initially capture it: Employ multisensory strategies when directions […]
Engaging and Maintaining Students’ Attention (Part 1)
by Sandra Rief This is the first of a 4-part blog that will focus on getting, focusing, and maintaining students’ attention – particularly important for kids with ADHD. Adapted from my books: How to Reach & Teach Children with ADD/ADHD and The ADD/ADHD Checklist: A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers. GETTING STUDENTS’ […]