Ways to Calm Hyperactive Children

Parvathy Viswanath

Founder of AIKYA ...

Check your own stress levels, as children are often emotional barometers for their teachers.
The longer you try and pin them to their seats, the harder they will be to manage, so try and encourage unstructured time in your lesson, with regular breaks for movement. Give them lots of opportunities to be creative as it helps to release emotional energy.
Many children do not know HOW to calm down or even what calm feels like. Encourage relaxation and calmness in your classroom.
Try aromatherapy!
Reassure hyperactive children that you like them, even though you recognise they are \\\'highly spirited\\\'.
Use calming music in your lessons.
Make the effort to really listen to them at least once a day or when you teach them. Many hyperactive children react negatively to authority, so making time for them on their own will help to build their confidence.
Be positive! Hyperactive children pick up negative thoughts very quickly and will react and respond to them.
Hold the highest vision for these children and try not to label them as difficult or nonconformist.
Maintain firm boundaries, negotiate and be kind.