Have just got DS's school report - he's in YR1. They have mentioned something which we know anyway - he is reasonably bright but doesn't always apply himself or concentrate very well. He's also a bit of a daydreamer and I suspect the last to get dressed after PE etc. I'm guessing "trouble concentrating" is teacher-speak for "has to be told what to do 50 times".
For instance at the school play last week I could see he was away with the fairies, fiddling with his mask, looking all round the room.
Now I am really not trying to push him or force him into a mould but really how might I gently teach him to be a bit more focussed when the occasion calls for it, that's a life skill really. I am not the most focussed person myself and it's not easy when it's against your temperament, but I'd hate to think he wasn't reaching his potential in life for want of some, I don't know, training for want of a better word.
When I asked him if he had trouble doing his work he said school was too noisy...
Am I making any sense? Any ideas?
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How can I help DS learn to "focus" at school?
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blithedance · 17/12/2009 23:09
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