Learning to Pay Attention

Good evening Seventh Graders, 

I am back again- searching for help to a very important problem: paying attention in class. 

Currently, I am sitting in my Psychology of Children class, which btw I find extremely interesting, but I cannot pay attention. I continuously find myself zoning out or daydreaming. 

So what should I do? I will tell you what steps I take toward focusing myself in class. Maybe, you can share your tips with me.

Step One

• Sit in the Front
• I know that it can seem awkward sitting so close to the teacher, but sitting in the front of the class limits distractions. 

Step Two 

• Take Notes
• Whenever my teacher is talking, or writing on the board, I write down what I think is important. This helps me follow the classroom conversation. Also, I can use these notes later when I study. 

Step Three

• Ask Meaningful Questions
• I like class, and my teacher, but sometimes I get bored or confused. One way for me to stay engaged is to ask meaningful questions.Occasionally, I will look at my notes, and check for understanding. If I realize that I do not understand something, I ask for clarification. If the teacher is busy, I write down questions that I have and email her my questions after class. 

WELL, BREAK TIME IS OVER.

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 I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR SUGGESTIONS.