5 Simple Techniques To Tackle Boredom in the Classroom

Boredom in the classroom is surprisingly common and this is to be expected. Children generally have short attention spans. This isn’t because they have ADHD, children are simply curious about the environment around them. With so many things going on it can be hard to focus on one thing for any length of time, especially if that one thing doesn’t appear to be interesting.

Fortunately, boredom doesn’t need to be an issue in the classroom. You simply need to choose a facility, such as this early learning Chatswood, that embraces the learning experience and helps to prevent children from becoming bored.

There are several easy techniques that can help.

1. Sudden Activity

Boredom can often set in because a child is sat at their desk listening to the teacher and the minutes seem to be taking forever to go past. It’s not surprising that their attention wanders and this is when issues start.

To prevent this simply add a sudden activity. Keep it irregular so that the children can guess it will happen but won’t know when. A sudden burst of energy such as running around the room or looking for a specific answer will instantly re-focus their minds. 

• Keep Changing the Routines

Boredom often stems from a set routine. For example, if you know you have two hours of a lesson you hate and that in the lesson you’ll be doing specific things on a schedule, you’ll be likely to be bored before you start.

But, if the routine is constantly changing children don’t know what to expect. That’s definitely a better idea and keeps boredom at bay.

• Group Work

Part of mixing things up and keeping children mentally alert is to suddenly announce group work. Set a simple goal and put the children into groups to see which comes up with the best solution;

You’ll be surprised at how dedicated they suddenly become.

• Competition

Taker the above group work a step further by turning it into a competition. All you have to do is decide how you win and what the prize is.

Of course, if you prefer you can simply create a competition for them all as individuals. This will still tackle boredom but it is also a great way to assess how the children are progressing socially and educationally.  

• Take A Break

If the children are started to become restless or bored then stop, take a break, and start again. You can offer them all a healthy snack or, if the weather permits, take them outside for ten minutes. Getting them running around will get the blood flowing and improve their mental focus.

That doesn’t just stop their boredom, it will help to improve their learning ability and potentially even their desire to learn.

The bottom line is that if you monitor the children, and help to break up their day, they will reward you with less disruptive behaviour and they’ll learn more.