Jobs

Give students a classroom job. They can take things to the office, clean, organize folders, and so on. Switch jobs on a weekly basis.

Organization

Get organized. When the students see you organized, they will strive for it themselves. Show them how to get organized.

Check Medication Schedule

Verify the student´s medication file. Make sure you lock medicine up and the student gets it on time.

Read Medical Information

Review the medical information in your students file. It´s important to do this so you know what to expect and have an idea about the child´s capabilities.

Definitions

ADD is Attention Deficit Disorder.
ADHD is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

Positive Feedback

Give positive remarks to students. Praise them when they are doing something good.

Choices

When possible, allow students to have choices in activities. This will maintain their attention and enthusiasm.

Small Problems

Instead of hundreds of the same problem like in math class, give students ten at a time. This will also help keep their attention and not get bored.

Creative Classroom

Be creative in your lessons. Don't let students get bored or they have a tendency to act out.

Emergency Plan

Create a plan if the student becomes violent or out of control. Run through this plan to be prepared.

Ritalin

Ritalin is a medicine that can help some students with ADD or ADHD. It should only be used if necessary.

After the Label

Once your child is diagnosed with ADD, you need to discuss it with doctors and talk to special education teachers of any techniques you can use. Be patient with your child. Work with them and help them get organized and stay focused. Read information on ADD. Don´t jump to medicine use right away. You can also join support group for parents with ADD.

Less Videos

Resist video overkill. Too much TV or videos can make students irritated and have lots of energy. Try to add hands on activities as much as possible.

Consistent Behavior

Remain consistent. Students with ADD and ADHD like consistent teachers when it comes to discipline.q

Organized

Assist the student with organization. Add a To Do file and Finished file on their desk. This will help them stay focused.

Caring

Give lots of extra caring and attention to ADD and ADHD students. They don´t get a lot and they need to feel attention.

Humor

Implement humor in your classroom. Laughter is a good thing for everyone.

Movement

Allow time when students can be active. Between subjects, let students stand up and stretch.