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Focus and homework

Can’t settle, won’t start, tears over a single worksheet. Focus is a skill that grows with the right set-up, short bursts of work and plenty of praise.

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3 ten-minute ideas for easier homework

  1. Break it down. Split the task into 3 small steps and write them on sticky notes. Your child pulls each one off when it’s done.
  2. Work in short bursts. Set a timer for 10 minutes of work, then 2 minutes of moving. Repeat.
  3. Make a calm homework corner. Same spot, same time, a clear table and nothing else on it. Keep pencils and a drink ready.

All three ideas are on Mooki cards, with simple steps on the front and a child-friendly activity on the back.

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ADHDShort bursts and movement breaks beat long sits→DyslexiaReading-heavy tasks drain energy fast. Read the question aloud together→DyscalculiaMaths homework tears? Use objects and keep it short→AutismClear visual steps help an autistic child stay on track→

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