Lack of attention. No sign of sitting down to study. Doesn't listen to parents either. Mischief continues all the time. Won't sit quietly in one place. Many parents have these complaints about their children. No matter how much you discipline them, the child simply refuses to listen. Then you end up having to resort to physical punishment unwillingly. But scolding and beating don't solve these types of problems. You can use 3 Japanese techniques to calm your child and increase their patience and attention. This will also help your little one focus on studies.
Shisa Kanko
Shisa Kanko means 'pointing and calling'. Following this method can reduce the risk of errors in work by up to 85%. In this case, the child is asked to read aloud. At the same time, while writing, they practice writing while speaking out loud. This way, what they read or write will enter their ears and stay in their head. They will also memorise very quickly. Concentration will develop. While studying, the mind won't wander to other things.
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Kaizen
In Japan, many people, from young to old, follow this Kaizen method. This method removes laziness from the body. Kaizen means increasing concentration towards work by doing favourite activities. Every day, you have to do your favourite work for 1 to 15 minutes. You have to do that work every day at a specific time. Reading books, singing—whatever one likes, they are told to do that. This Kaizen reduces anxiety and helps increase concentration towards any work. The Japanese use the Kaizen method so that reluctance towards work doesn't develop. You too should ask your child to do their favourite work for 15 minutes every day.
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Pomodoro With Movement (25-5 Method)
It's quite difficult to make restless children sit and study continuously. They don't sit quietly even for 10 minutes. This is where Pomodoro With Movement can be useful. Here, ask your child to do any work continuously for 25 minutes. Then give a 5-minute break. Whether it's studying or sports, you can use this technique in all areas. This won't create reluctance towards work and will increase concentration.
