Where are you having trouble implementing this? I can give you some examples of ways. For math, only assign him one page to do, set the timer for 15-20 min. Let him know in advance to ‘beat’ the clock. Also let him know if he doesn’t ‘beat’ the clock, he’ll be doing what he didn’t finish during free time; on the flip side, if he finishes early it’s his free time (as long as it’s neat and shows good effort) Keep your eye on him during that 15-20 min. time. Is he working steadily w/attention and finishing soon? Then more work can be added. If his attention is too short still and after 10 min. he’s hanging off the chair, or what ever (that’s just what my daughter does sometimes), give him 10 min. and half a page and work your way up steadily. What you’re working for is training in attention. Don’t worry about getting the whole page finished; it will in time. The important thing is training in attention and teaching best effort; whether that be 10 or 20 min.
Repeat the same in h/w (start with a very short sentence or practing letters). My moving dd had trouble with h/w alot at the beginning so it was only one page in her h/w book until her attention got better. I actually have to slow her down and speed my son up; I set a timer for him to keep his dawdling under control.
With reading aloud, read a paragraph ( or even a few sentences)and have him narrate back. Increase amount covered as he improves. If he’s a woggler, see if he can color or other hands on activity and listen at the same time-some can. I started their independant reading narration skills ( them reading aloud to me then telling back to me what they had reda)w/the pathway and elson readers. They’re short stories/poems and makes for good comprehension practice.
Anything else you need ideas for?
Rachel
