Mix Learning With Fun:
One of the easiest ways to capture your students’ attention is to turn lessons into games. Especially for the little kids with shorter attention spans, it can often be a lot of content to consume, and the best way to do this is to play a game mid way so that they have something to look forward to. This could be in the form of a mini quiz, flashcards or a short game of uno can go a long way. For me, I download worksheets on my ipad for them to complete as work, so when they start getting distracted, I let them draw a little picture, or play around on the ipad for a couple of minutes and it always helps them to get back on track as they have had some fun.

Break Down Information:
It can be quite difficult to digest a high volume of content in just one hour, so by breaking the content into smaller chunks, with visuals such as diagrams, colour notes or infographics. This will stimulate their brains and keep them engaged in the lesson, as well as enable them to retain information more effectively through colour coordination and active listening.

Real World Examples:
At times it can be quite easy for your student to lose sight of why they are learning certain topics. By being prepared and showing them the areas in which the work can be applied to real life examples, it will help them make connections to the topic, which will make it more understandable.

Positive Reinforcement:
Finally… Just like everything in life, a little bit of encouragement goes a very long way, which is why you MUST celebrate all achievements, even if they are small. This can be through positive reinforcement, giving them rewards such as a sweet treat or a little toy will help them feel successful, motivating them to do a better job.

Angelina Livolsi