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Quite often, children with dyslexia have symptoms of ADHD, which makes it difficult for them to sit still and focus. My small-group lessons last about 50 minutes each day. Even though I incorporate movement and change activities quickly, it is still a very long time for such young students to stay focused. Because of the amount of material that must be covered in each lesson, we aren't able to get up and move around the room or take breaks very often. My students find creative ways to adjust themselves in their chairs while still attempting to pay attention to the lesson. About halfway through, they start sitting on their feet, twisting in their chairs, sliding down, or stretching out their legs. One student, in particular, falls out of his chair several times each week. He gets so fidgety that he leans on the table with his feet in the chair and tries to balance the chair on two legs. At that point, we get up and try an activity that allows for movement. Of course, this means that we might not finish every part of our lesson. At a previous school, my students had the option to sit on wobble stools or ball chairs. I know from experience that kids are able to focus on learning once they are able to take their minds off their need to move around.

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Quite often, children with dyslexia have symptoms of ADHD, which makes it difficult for them to sit still and focus. My small-group lessons last about 50 minutes each day. Even though I incorporate movement and change activities quickly, it is still a very long time for such young students to stay focused. Because of the amount of material that must be covered in each lesson, we aren't able to get up and move around the room or take breaks very often. My students find creative ways to adjust themselves in their chairs while still attempting to pay attention to the lesson. About halfway through, they start sitting on their feet, twisting in their chairs, sliding down, or stretching out their legs. One student, in particular, falls out of his chair several times each week. He gets so fidgety that he leans on the table with his feet in the chair and tries to balance the chair on two legs. At that point, we get up and try an activity that allows for movement. Of course, this means that we might not finish every part of our lesson. At a previous school, my students had the option to sit on wobble stools or ball chairs. I know from experience that kids are able to focus on learning once they are able to take their minds off their need to move around.

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