Better Behavior at School: Help Teachers Manage Your Child's Distractions and Impulsivity (556 hits)
Create a Place to Cool Off Sometimes an ADHD child is distracted because of an annoying tag inside of his clothes or the sound of a child writing behind him. Be sure to have a quiet area in your class—a tent, an area drawn on the floor, or a beanbag chair in a quiet corner—for students. Clarify ahead of time what students can do there—read, draw, or rest. For older kids who suspect they might blow up, give them ongoing permission to head to the guidance counselor’s office to talk or to sit and cool off. ...
