Attention & Focus Resources

In a world full of distractions, it’s not uncommon for students to have trouble staying focused, especially at a young age. But as students get older and have more homework and responsibilities, they need to be able to focus their mind on a task and finish it. Concentration and focus are muscles that requires regular […]

These days, more and more students are bringing cell phones to class. Even elementary school-aged students have cell phones in their pockets and backpacks. However, the news of Ontario’s decision to ban cell phones in classrooms opens again the debate about whether or not students should have cellphones in school. It also brings up the […]

Getting distracted and struggling to focus is a universal struggle for students of all ages. At every grade level, students struggle with staying on task, especially when there are distractions around. Between active imaginations and high energy levels, sitting down to focus on schoolwork can be challenging. There are many ways to prevent getting distracted […]

It’s common for students at all grade levels to have trouble staying focused. Whether it’s struggling to pay attention in class or having a tough time completing homework assignments, focus issues can have a big impact on student’s performance. There can be many reasons children struggle to focus in school—from lack of comprehension to organization […]

Many children have trouble paying attention in class at some point in their academic career. When this happens, especially with young students, it leaves parents wondering why their child can’t focus—and whether he or she could have a learning difficulty. It’s important to know that not every student who has a hard time focusing in […]