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How to Teach Attention Span in Kindergarten

Children are lively and full of curiosity about the world around them. Unfortunately, that curious nature involves many things, so attention paid to one particular subject may be quite short. Short attention spans can be frustrating to deal with for a teacher, and often is dealt with in a way that is not beneficial to the child. By teaching methods to gain a longer attention span, children will obtain the skills needed to concentrate for the rest of their lives.

Instructions

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  Vary the lessons or subjects to be taught, keeping them each at about 15 minutes, the average time of a kindergarten child's attention span.
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  Create a set routine. Though the lessons may vary, having a routine allows for attention span development in children and helps them to adapt to long periods of time.
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  Observe what concepts or ideas the children become interested in. Encourage that interest and expand their attention span by gradually building up the time spent talking, playing or making the activity that interests them.
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  Use bright colors, a variety of objects and stuffed animals during your lessons to keep children entertained and enhance their attention span.
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  Accept the short attention spans of the children. Every year, children gain 3 to 5 minutes more in their attention spans.

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