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Focus Power: Understanding and Supporting Children’s Attention Spans in Ages 5-7

You ask your child to start their homework, and within minutes they are gazing out the window or fiddling with their pencil. Sound familiar? For children ages 5 to 7, staying focused for longer stretches of time is a skill still in development. At this stage, attention span is closely tied to brain maturity, interest level, and environmental factors. And it can vary greatly from day to day.

Understanding what is realistic for your child’s age and how to gradually extend their focus can help reduce frustration and make learning time more productive.

L’attention visuelle et comment l’améliorer

Au cours des années scolaires, les enfants perfectionnent progressivement leur capacité à reconnaître

Sleepy Brain or Sharp Mind: The importance of sleep on cognitive abilities in preschoolers

Cognitive abilities, such as attention, problem-solving, and self-control develop rapidly during the preschool years. These are the building blocks for how children learn, interact with others, and understand the world around them. One of the most powerful tools to support your child’s cognitive development is sleep.

Too Fast to Think? How to Help Preschoolers Slow Down

If you’ve ever watched your preschooler rush headfirst into an activity, interrupt before you finish your sentence, or grab a toy without waiting their turn, you’ve seen the natural speed of early childhood in action. At ages three to six, many children seem to move faster than they can think. This often isn’t a sign of defiance or “bad behaviour” – it is a normal stage of development.

But learning to pause and reflect, even just for a moment, is a powerful skill. Children who practise slowing down are better able to solve problems, manage frustration, and build stronger relationships with peers. And while it may not happen overnight, there are effective ways to help your children practise this important skill.