Focusing on all students

What age are the students? Could you set up a system of reading buddies?

K.

Manda,

I would have to say that you may want to take a look at the fact that you are reminding certain children alot. I am struggling with this with my own child. I find that sometimes I really need to let him just learn the consequences of not staying on task. My constant reminders are like a crutch that only adds to his inability to focus.

These children need to learn the skills such as self monitering to stay on task. Teach them to talk to themselves and use their verbal skills to remind themselves to stay on task. Tell them that they need to stop, take a breath and make choices about what they need to focus on. Then just let them do it.
Don't do it for them. Especially if they are a bit older and have not learned these skills themselves.

Another thing that works for my son if he goes to la la land is a gentle touch of the shoulder to bring him back to where he needs to be. He has learned what this reminder means and it helps him to take the steps he needs to so that he can remind himself to focus.

Good Luck