Slow learners may find it difficult to stay focused during readings, writings and other standard academic lesson plans. If possible, try to make a slow learner's lesson plan more fun and hands-on, by using multimedia programs and educational games. Online presentations, stories, art projects and reading/writing comprehension activities can help. Teaching with these tools will allow a learner to be more engaged and entertained in the lesson, while working at a pace that is more comfortable for them.
Review times are essential for slow learners to ensure that they have understood curriculum concepts and ideas. Keep review times minimal and entertaining. Make games out of flash cards to help make a review more fun and increase the ability to retain information for longer periods of time. A good review time for slow learners should be anywhere between 15 to 30 minutes for each subject.
Encourage your child or learner to take breaks when their energy levels dip. Breaks can provide students with higher concentration levels and the ability to stay focused longer on a particular subject. Allowing the student to leave the study area for short periods of time can be beneficial. For example, allow them to use the restroom, walk outside or talk with friends for 5 or 10 minutes.
Encourage your child to ask for help if concepts or theories become too confusing. Tell your child that she should never feel guilty or ashamed asking for help when struggling in the classroom. Talk with your child's teacher about organizing or changing the curriculum to suit the needs of the student.
Provide your child with a study schedule that outlines each subject they will be working on each day. Begin your child's studies with a subject that they find interesting and easy. This will increase a student's positive experience towards learning and help them to become more engaged with concepts and challenges.