The Pomodoro Technique is a great technique for keeping the mind alert and focused.  As author Dr. Oakley says, this technique trains you to focus and reinforces that relaxing at the end is critical to the process of learning.”

The Pomodoro Technique is basically the decision to pick one task and work on it distraction-free for 25 – 30 minutes. With a 5 minute break afterwards.

Benefits of the Pomodoro Techniqe include:

• Reduced anxiety, because you do not have to worry about finishing the task.
• Improved retention and skill development.
• It is so simple! Any timer or Google Chrome extension will do. 
• You take a break before the brain is fatigued. Brain fatigue is actually hard to detect, and we tend to work longer than we should. 

If your child has focus issues, pay attention to when their attention starts to fade. Twenty-five minutes could be too big a work block for them. Start with a window of time in which they can achieve a small result with solid focus. That will build self-confidence. You can slowly increase the window of focused time as they strengthen their skills and self-esteem.

Enjoy!