http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/253186/how-can-i-get-my-son-to-pay-attention-in-class My second grader is a dreamer in class. The teacher tells me when he's paying attention he does well in class otherwise he makes a lot of mistakes because he is not sure of what to do. He has made missed details in his homework because of not paying attention. I know all to well what the teacher is talking about, sometimes he forgets what was told to him the minute the sentence leaves my mouth. All because he is paying attention at something else, like the TV, his video game, etc. That's another thing he is obsess with playing video games. He has limitations to when and how long he gets to play but that's all he lives and breaths for. GreatSchools en-us MSMomm In addition to drjohnson's excellent comments, you might want to have your son try to write down his homework assignments, upcoming test dates, etc., in some kind of planner or ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/253186/how-can-i-get-my-son-to-pay-attention-in-class?cpage=1#comment_253394 5100.253394 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:29:53 -0700 drjohnson The main reasons for zoning out in class are:1. The work is too difficult to follow2. The work is way too easy and the child is bored3. The teacher is ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/253186/how-can-i-get-my-son-to-pay-attention-in-class?cpage=1#comment_253355 5100.253355 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:57:48 -0700