how can i get my 8 year old daughter to concentrate more in school.?
485878
PLEASE I AM BEGGING U DO NOT GO STRAIGHT TO THE DOCTOR LIKE THAT LAST ANSWER SUGGESTED AND PUMP UR DAUGHTER FULL OF MEDS BECAUSE THAT MAY NOT BE THE ANSWER AND GIVING HER MEDS THAT SHE DOESN'T NEED CAN MAKE HER WORSE\nLETS FACE IT SHE IS 8 YEARS OLD. SHE WONT CONCENTRATE AS MUCH AS U WANT HER TO IN SCHOOL MOM, AFTER ALL SHE IS STILL A KID. I HAVE AN 8 YR OLD LIL BOY AND HIS TEACHER AND I HAVE TO WORK TOGETHER TO GET HIM TO PAY ATTENTION, HE LIKES TO TALK IN CLASS AND GOOF OFF SOMETIMES, THE TEACHER AND I FELT IT BEST TO MOVE HIS DESK AWAY FROM HIS DISTRACTIONS UNTIL HE EARNS THE RIGHT TO BE BACK IN HIS NORMAL SPOT PLUS AT HOME I TALK TO HIM EVERY DAY ABOUT HOW IMPORTANT IT IS FOR HIM TO PAY ATTENTION AND TO DO HIS BEST IN SCHOOL I ALWAYS TRY TO WORK OUT AN AWARD SYSTEM IF HE BRINGS HOME A GOOD NOTE FROM HIS TEACHER AND SAY 4 OUT OF 5 DAYS HE HAS GOOD NOTES THAN I GIVE HIM AN AWARD LIKE GOING TO THE PARK A SMALL TOY FROM WAL-MART. IT DOESN'T HAVE TO MONETARY BUT SOMETHING THAT SHE WILL APPRECIATE AND CHOOSES TO DO WITH IN REASON
707172
You know whether or not your daughter is ready.  If you feel she is then you need to set yourself up as the computer administrator so you maintain control over what is going into the machine.  Do not give this control over.  You should also have net-guard or some other Internet blocker to have more effective parental controls.  \nAllowing your daughter access to a computer for school and certain entertainment is wonderful; however your job to monitor everything...esp on-line...\n\nThe question is not whether or not your daughter is prepared...but are you.\n\nChoose whatever OS (operating system) with which you are comfortable.  If you have a little more experience you can even go Linux and have a little more (and cheaper) range of educational programs while still having all the productivity control and entertainment of Microsoft or MAC.\n\nShop around (my favorite is www.TigerDirect.com)  They sell service plans and they have great deals on very well equipped laptops...you also could go to Dell, Gateway, or HP to create your own machine on line.  You can find a computer to fit your needs on almost any budget.   \n\nIf you need help with parental controls and OS administration...do not be afraid to contact your operating system's manufacturer...they all have customer support and are quite helpful in helping you set your machine.\n\nShop around and ave fun
518445
Repetition is the key to learning at that age, which is why adults lose patience, so my first tip is to sing songs together (helps them with memory) and to develop and establish routines.  Talk about what you're doing and why you're doing it (first we do this, then we do this, then after that, we can go to the store).  \n\nI'm not sure where you are, but if you have access to Noggin, the "preschool television channel," insist on him watching only that if he must watch any television at all.  This will help you out by limiting his access to television and help you to learn for yourself what kinds of things children his age are interested in, yet are good for learning.  Visit their website for some help, too, to get started.  Pay attention to some of the games they play (matching colors and shapes, patterns, etc.).  \n\nReading stories together is a definite plus, and this summer, visit your library and take part in whatever reading program (if any) is going on.  The one here allows children as young as three to join, even if they are not yet reading, and they win prizes for participation.  Even without such prizes, the library can be a fun place for kids.  Make sure to check out a book or two of your own, so he can see that mom also likes to read and those librarians obviously like reading, and they're pretty nice people.  \n\nAnother thing to do is to have him help with chores such as grocery shopping.  Talk to him about how much to get (that's math!) and how to pay (counting money is also math).  When you cook, have him help measure and help fold laundry (that's geometry).  \n\nIf you have any sort of "lessons" for kids his age (here there are a lot of parent-and-child together things like tumbling, dance, swimming lessons, and so on), he can practice following directions in a supportive atmosphere with his mom.\n\nAs you can see, you'd be surprised how much is already around you to do that will help him be ready for pre-school.  The main thing is to talk more, break things you're already doing into steps, and set up and establish a routine.  For pre-school, the main thing your teacher will need is the ability to sit quietly (sometimes) and follow directions.  Good luck!
100263
If you can't home school, then read, read, read to them as much as possible.  Read anything they are interested in (within reason) that is appropriate for their ages.
22748
Make sure your daughter understands the alphabet and what sound(s) each letter makes.  Then use a basic book and read it with her.  You can read one page and she can read the next.  If she is stuck on a word, instead of telling her the word, help her sound it out.  Another strategy to tell her is to look at the pictures to figure out what the word might be.  I hope this helps.
348708
yes it is a bad idea but what would be the solution ? have you tried getting involve in the school and to offer reasonable solutions ? if nothing works and you are concerned enough then wait to take your child to school just in-time for class or have someone else do it for you. you could also try another school. lol.
955613
He's trying to find a way to motivate your daughter by removing what she values which is her visits with you or he believes her visits with you are a bad influence and her grades are dropping. You have parental rights that you can enforce but you must do it in such a way that places your daughter's interests above  your own. If she can't see you then perhaps you can call each other and you can try to help her with her homework. The seperation is obviously difficult on her. Send her cards and things that you think would be helpful to her in school so that she gets the silent message from you that you believe her education is important. It can be simple things like pens, paper, pencils, cute erasers or pencil supports, agenda books, homework calendars, index cards with a note that they are for vocabulary & spelling. Also send her reaffirming cards. Since she isn't with you ; you have to do things to let her know you are thinking of her always. Saying you are isn't enough. Send perfume, lip gloss, deoderant. Don't wait for her to ask or tell you what she needs. Send her a charm and a note that says "everytime you wear this ; remember that I believe in you". Sometimes that's all it takes. I think your ex is trying to do the best thing for her but he is encroaching on your rights.
1018099
If your kids don't settle down to do their homework, they may need to unwind first--they may need to run around a bit if they've been cooped up in school, or they may need just to veg out for half an hour or so. In order to concentrate, kids need to be well-rested--like 10 hours of sleep a night; well-fed with something nutritious--keep fruit and grains in the house for snacks; and in a quiet place free of distractions. Turn off the tv or radio. And really, if they've been in school all day, don't expect them to study all night. Kids should do no more than 10 minutes of homework per grade--that is, a 4th grader should do 40 minutes of homework a night, plus reading. Play and exercise are vital to mental development and concentration.
767604
see if she can have her teacher say after with her or try to see if she can get a tutor. or go on the internet and go to ask.com and see if you can come up with any sites that could help. try typing in easy way to learn spanish or something like that. it should bring up some helpful sites Maybe if you know anyone that is fluent or knows some spanish to help your child to use the spanish then that would help alot bc if your child does not use it often then they will forget what they learn.  \ngood luck.
932316
It depends what her particular interests (or obsessions!) are.  Try to make the objects relevant to her.  If she is into trains, or wheels, for example, pictures of those cut up might be interesting.  It's a case of getting her attention in the first place so that she will engage, and also remember the information she is learning.\n\nA rhyme or a rap might add to the learning experience so that it caters for visual and auditory learning, as well as kinaesthetic as she can put the parts together (like a jigsaw).
657274
Hi..i think you should find out what she intrested in, books, movies etc. Then when you see her in the hallway or at lunch just casually find some common ground about that intrest, if shes intrested in books than give/lend her a book that you liked when you were her age--dont forget to tell her that!\n\nif that doesnt work, trying playing with her and her friends something, jumprope or on the swings. Some kids arent comfortable talking to adults especially when its their teachers. So the key is not to be just a teacher, but a friend as well. \n\nhope that helped!\ngood luck!
1093737
Instill a sense of work ethic and self confidence. Sounds easy enough huh? Let me break it down.......\n1. Read to them daily\n2. Stay involved in their education\n3. Support their teachers\n4. Do homework with them\n5. Positive Reinforcement\n6. Make school a priority in the home and their life\n7. Set aside time every day for school work. The same amount everyday no matter how much homework they do or do not have.\n8. Keep education going throughout the summer with fun education settings like camps or sports. \n9. Keep them physically active. Video games and TV shorten a child's attention span making school more difficult\n10. Keep them on a low sugar diet. Healthy eating aids in memory and concentration.\n\nHope this helps!
573489
At six she is not a baby any more! She should be interested in everything and able to understand more than you probably think.\n\nHer mind needs stimulating with lots of things - mostly the things she sees around you. Nature, simple science, painting, books, household jobs (for eye-hand co-ordination) and simple cooking.\n\nMost of all, she needs YOU. If she asks things that neither of you know, find out the answer together!
308748
For learning her ABC's, you can use any computer really. I would recommend including a Touch Screen, and a one-button mouse with your purchase, to make interaction with the computer much easier for her. You must be VERY patient with her regarding her learning to interact with the computer, and with her learning the content of the programs. \n\nWhat country are you in? If you are in the United States, then even if your daughter is on a "Life Skills" certficiate track at school, she should have goals relating to learning reading (actually, goals relating to each of the core academic subjects). Talk with your daughter's special education teacher about which goals tie in to the reading/language arts state standards and benchmarks. No Child Left Behind and the new reauthorization of IDEA requires that she have academic goals in the five core areas (Reading, Writing, Math, Science/Social Studies). However, your daughter may still be working on pre-reading and pre-writing goals that lead up to the regular standards. Ask about what activities they have been doing with her for the eventual acquisition of print recognition and writing. The school probably also has had your daughter on a computer already, for at least once per week (in the school computer lab or on a classroom computer).\n\nFrom your saying that you wish to "open up communication," I take it your daughter does NOT speak?  If she is not talking, then there are touch-board communication devices that greatly assist with basic communication. They range from 2 panels up to dozens of panels.  Once again, IF you are in the United States, your IEP committee should be looking at how to help her express herself in social communication. What does your Speech Pathologist say? Has your committee done an assistive technology assessment?\n\nFor your home computer, I would recommend the Reader Rabbit series, starting with their Infant, and then Pre-School programs, so that your daughter can learn how the computer works. Also, try the activities at these links (not all may interest her, but they are worth a try):\n\ngood training for computer interactivity and basic vocabulary skills at...\nhttp://www.pctots.com/infant-development.htm\n\nthen add...\nhttp://www.learningcompany.com/\nhttp://www.getreadytoread.org/content/view/101/317/\nhttp://www.sesameworkshop.org/sesamestreet/?scrollerId=games\nhttp://www.4thekidstoystore.com/edso.html
678657
try and buy some working books,\nexcel books, but they cost a lot\nyour children should be around grade 7 and 9, try and giv them some projects to do or long homework.
555426
At four children do not have a long attention span. Make it fun and it is not about how long you do it but how often you do it. If you try to force it on him he will not want to do it at all. Be patient.\nIt sounds like you have tried many of the right things. You might be amazed at what he is learning when you think he isn't paying attention.\nWhen you guys are playing with cars spell it...say the color, what it is etc. \nYou can use flash cards. Make up songs and games. \nWhen he is playing with a teddy bear say b is for bear what else can we see that starts with a b.\nGo basic...not with words. Work on letters and sounds. He is probably not ready for full words yet. Even the most simple of ones.\n\nFour is still very young. He will not be expected to know how to read upon entering kindergarten and they will work with him more there too!
702901
Help him organize at home first.  Make sure he has school "stuff" in an appropriate place at home - a drawer, a cabinet, a desk, wherever.  Just keep it in the same place, and don't allow him to move it.  Make sure he works on homework at this place every time he has work.j\nUnfortunately, he's going to be on his own at school, and he'll have to learn the hard way about being organized.  You can buy a different spiral and/or folder for each class - be sure to COLOR CODE THEM, so he won't grab the wrong one.  And let HIM choose which colors go with which classes - he'll remember it better if it's "his" system too.  It sounds "geeky," but buy him a pencil pouch and put pencil, pen, calculator, small ruler, and small pack of colored pencils in it.  He should take the pencil pouch to EVERY class EVERY day so he won't be without necessary items.  \nFind out when his homeroom is.  Pop in once or twice to see what's going on.  Talk to his homeroom teacher and enlist his/her help with your child's organization (It's easy - all they have to do is talk to the whole CLASS about it; give tips, help gather materials, etc.).  Ask the teacher to remind your son once a week or so about his organizational skills.  Check out his locker.  See how (if?) he organizes it.  Do this AFTER SCHOOL so the other kids don't see!  If it's a disaster, talk to him and get HIS ideas about how he could rearrange it to be more effective for his use - morning class materials in the top/afternoon class materials on the bottom, etc.  Also, Wal-Mart has locker shelves that are pretty neat, and there are also little magnetic pencil holders that can be put inside the locker door for "extras' when he's without a writing utensil.