What do you do when someone in the classroom is distracting you? You could write a friendly letter to your teacher! E-mail it or hand deliver it! If you need help, ask your grownup at home, and it could look something like this:
Dear Teacher, (be sure to get the proper spelling of his name)
I’m having trouble doing my best work because I’m distracted by (insert classmate’s name here). I need your help. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
(Your name)
Also, try to work with your teacher to develop strategies for success such as:
• Ignore the distracting person. Quite often they are looking for attention.
• Move away—politely ask the teacher if you could work at another table or move your desk.
• Put up a barrier of some sort. Some classrooms have portable cardboard that students put on their desks for privacy during a test as well as to help them focus.
It’s not easy to concentrate and get your work done when people around you are off task. Asking for help and being personally responsible for your behavior is a first step.
What if the teacher doesn’t respond to your call for help? Then you can ask your grownup for more help.
Your education is important. Getting along with others is important, too, including your boss, the teacher.
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