Do children in your classroom have a hard time starting or completing activities? Do they struggle to remember directions? Are they easily distracted? Do they have a hard time making and keeping friends? Alert and Attentive offers practical strategies to help young children develop the attention skills they need to thrive. Learn how self-regulation and executive function skills work together to support attention and focus. Discover ways to create a calm and supportive learning environment that fosters concentration, helps children ignore distractions, and promotes learning.
Discover how to:
Boost self-regulation skills to manage emotions and behaviors in response to classroom distractions
Support children's skills in navigating transitions and negotiating conflict
Develop children's problem-solving abilities
Create optimal learning environments that promote focus and minimize distractions
Use games and activities to strengthen executive function skills such as attentional flexibility, working memory, and inhibitory control
Harness the power of sensory input to support attention and concentration
Alert and Attentive is your go-to guide for creating a classroom where children thrive. With practical tips, real-world stories, and evidence-based strategies, you'll empower young learners to reach their full potential.