Parenting

that computers were the one thing we could count on to keep an ADD or ADHD student focused longer. What we did with students who were hyper was allow them to stand up while working and give them the chance to run around the playground a few times helps too. It is very important to keep them on a schedule and organized. One year 1/3 of my class was diagnosed ADD /ADHD and I almost quit (and I AM hyper myself).

If a student has a particular interest, plan lessons around that interest. If they like comic books, use that to teach them, as long as they are reading something is what is important. If they like insects, use that as a theme to attract them. Insect math, insect fiction and non fiction, write and illustrate insect stories, etc.