The latest research is clear: the state of our attention determines the state of our lives. So how do we harness our attention tofocusdeeper, get distracte...
Instead, I use this month to build a love for booksthroughhands-on, engaging literacy experiences that naturally weavereadingandwritingtogether. Here are some of my favorite March literacyactivitiesthat keep my students excited about books all month long.
The story is followed by a wide range ofactivities, includingreadingcomprehension questions, vocabulary exercises, speaking tasks, and a creativewritingactivity. Students can workthroughthe story step by step orreadthe full text first before answering the questions.
Short texts, real context, vocabulary you actually remember. No games, no pressure — justfocusedlearning.Readshort texts. Engaging content adapted to your level — from beginner stories to real articles.
Toimprovefocus, it helps to understand whatfocusactually is at a biological level. Your brain runs on neurotransmitters, chemical messengers that determine how sharp, calm, or alert you feel at any given moment. Two are especially important for cognitive performance
Completing only two lessons at a time (areadingandanactivity) helped to train my children’s habit of attention (focusingduring our short lesson) and obedience (returning after the 10-minute break was over). This was also a good way to help me remember to keep our lessons short.
