Some children may have trouble sustaining their attention to a given task. This may be due to underlying anxiety, frustration and/or sensory sensitivities. It’s helpful to monitor their behaviour to help you to identify potential causes and solutions.
Some children find it difficult to stay alert within the classroom and may appear to be day-dreaming. This section offers advice and strategies to help children remain alert in the classroom.
Some children find it difficult to remain calm in the classroom. Being in a calm alert state is the best way to learn. This section offers advice and strategies for helping children to remain calm in the classroom.
Children learn best when they are calm and alert. By thinking about the environment and making some changes you can create a positive learning environment.
A film developed by Children’s Occupational Therapy at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust about fidgeting in relation to self-regulation, engagement, participation, learning and wellbeing. The film is aimed at education staff, health professionals, families and carers and also children and young people who may relate to some of the content.
