PARENT TIP... Let movement be part of learning
Sitting still is not the same thing as paying attention. Some children think and remember better when their body is allowed to move. If homework or reading is becoming difficult, try adding a short movement break before assuming your child is avoiding the work.
A few ideas: stand while reading flashcards, spell words while tossing a soft ball, do five wall pushes between problems, walk around the room while practicing facts, or take a two-minute stretch break.
Movement should help the child return to learning, not become a punishment or reward. For many kids, it is simply one of the tools their brain uses to stay regulated and engaged.