Can’t your first grader sit still? try these methods

Parents who have cute first-grade children, are they often troubled by their children’s inability to sit still? Don\’t worry, today we are going to talk about this problem that causes many parents a headache, and find a solution together. Children in first grade are in the transition stage from kindergarten to elementary school, and their attention and self-control skills are still developing. Being unable to sit still is a very common phenomenon, but if not guided, it may affect the child\’s learning and growth. First of all, we need to understand the reason why the child cannot sit still. On the one hand, first-grade children are full of curiosity about the world around them, and any small movement may attract their attention. In class, birds flying by the window and small movements of classmates may distract them. On the other hand, children of this age are full of energy and need activities to release energy. It is indeed difficult to ask them to sit still for a long time. So, how can we help children improve their concentration so that they can sit still? 1. Create a good learning environment. A quiet, clean and orderly learning environment is crucial to children\’s concentration. At home, set up a dedicated study area for your children, away from TVs, game consoles and other distracting items. Keep the study area tidy so that children will not be distracted by cluttered items while studying. At the same time, some slogans or pictures that encourage focused learning can be posted in the learning area to create a good learning atmosphere. 2. Set clear rules and goals. Children need to know what to do under what circumstances and to what extent. Parents can set some rules with their children, such as not leaving their seats casually when doing homework and listening carefully, etc. At the same time, set clear learning goals for children so that they know what tasks they need to complete. For example, tell your child to complete a certain number of math problems or read a story in 30 minutes. With clear goals and rules, children will be more motivated to follow them and can focus more easily. 3. Use an appropriate reward mechanism. When children show good concentration, timely rewards can enhance their motivation. Rewards can be material, such as small gifts, stickers, etc., or they can be spiritual, such as praise, hugs, etc. For example, if your child stays focused on homework for a week, reward them with a favorite toy or take them to the park. Through the reward mechanism, let children understand that it is beneficial to focus on learning, so that they can work harder to do it. 4. Cultivate children’s interests and hobbies. Interest is the best teacher. If children are interested in something, they will be more willing to devote time and energy to it. Parents can observe their children\’s interests and hobbies and encourage them to participate in some useful activities, such as painting, calligraphy, reading, etc. In these activities, children can gradually develop their concentration and patience. At the same time, parents can also participate in these activities with their children to enhance parent-child relationships. 5. Carry out concentration training. There are many ways to help children train their concentration. For example, let your children play some concentration games, such as puzzles, building blocks, spotting differences, etc. These games can exercise children\’s observation and thinking skillsand concentration. You can also let your children practice meditation, asking them to close their eyes, focus on their breathing, and eliminate distracting thoughts. In addition, reading is also a good way to train concentration. Parents can arrange a certain amount of time to read with their children every day so that their children can improve their concentration while reading. 6. Arrange children’s work and rest time reasonably. Children’s energy is limited. If they are overtired, it will be difficult to stay focused. Parents should arrange their children\’s work and rest time reasonably to ensure that they have enough sleep and rest time. At the same time, children’s outdoor activity time should also be appropriately arranged so that they can release energy during exercise and improve their physical fitness. In this way, children will be more energetic and more likely to sit still when studying. In short, it is normal for first-grade children to be unable to sit still. Parents should not be too anxious. By creating a good learning environment, setting clear rules and goals, adopting appropriate reward mechanisms, cultivating children\’s interests and hobbies, conducting concentration training and reasonably arranging children\’s work and rest time, we can help children gradually improve their concentration. Let them sit still and better adapt to the learning life of primary school. I believe that with the joint efforts of parents and teachers, children will be able to thrive and become outstanding primary school students.