Charting a Course for Focused Minds Do children in your classroom have a hard time starting or completing activities? Do they struggle to remember directions? Are they easily distracted? Do they have a hard time making and keeping friends? Alert and Attentive offers practical strategies to help young children develop the attention skills they need to thrive. Learn how self-regulation and executive function skills work together to support attention and focus. Discover ways to create a calm and supportive learning environment that fosters concentration, helps children ignore distractions, and promotes learning. Discover how to: Boost self-regulation skills to manage emotions and behaviors in response to classroom distractions Use games and activities to strengthen executive function skills such as attentional flexibility, working memory, and inhibitory control Develop children's problem-solving abilities Support children's skills in navigating transitions and negotiating conflict Create optimal learning environments that promote focus and minimize distractions Harness the power of sensory input to support attention and concentration Alert and Attentive is your go-to guide for creating a classroom where children thrive. With practical tips, real-world stories, and evidence-based strategies, you'll empower young learners to reach their full potential. About the Author Julie Tourigny, OTD, MS, OTR/L, is a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of the Colorado Center for Pediatric Learning and Development. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Tourigny has helped countless children develop essential skills.

Her expertise in early childhood development and her passion for helping children reach their full potential shine through in this insightful book.