It’s the final school term for 2025 and we can hardly believe that we’ve reached that time of the year again when our children are preparing for their exams. We understand how overwhelming this period can be for children, so we’ve prepared some useful tips to help you support your child.
To help your child improve his/her focus and concentration it is important that he/she develops a routine, minimize distractions, shas clear study goals and engages in activities that promote their ability to focus.
- Develop a simple study routine. For children that have trouble focusing, try to encourage them to study at the same time every day. We’ve learnt that this consistency helps their brain recognize when it’s time to focus, making it easier for them to concentrate.
- Studying can be overwhelming, especially when some subjects have more notes and applications to learn than others. Breaking down the notes into manageable sections or tasks will help your child manage the work and feel a sense of accomplishment as they complete learning each section at a time.
- Before starting a study session, help your child set specific, achievable goals. This gives them direction and helps them focus on what needs to be accomplished.
- Try to minimize any distractions by providing a quiet, organized space for your child to study. Limiting access to TVs, phones, and other potential distractions during study time is advisable.
- Regular physical activity can help improve mental health and focus. Activities like playing ball, skipping, sports, or even short breaks for movement can help clear the mind.
The aim is to help your child take responsibility for his/her own learning through creating a supportive and encouraging environment. Remember this set of exams is a building block. There are many more to come and ideally, we want our children to internalise self-discipline and learning habits that set them up for success!