How long can kindergarteners sit

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If your child is one of the many kids who seem to be constantly swinging on their chairs, rocking back and forth, jumping up and down and rolling around on the floor, their body might be seeking this kind of input in order to feel calm. Your child may not be getting enough input from their proprioceptive body awareness system. If your child drives you and teachers just a little bit crazy with their need to fiddle with small objects, bump into their peers, run their hands along walls, lean on others and run around, it may just be that the they need more in put in order to get their brain and body to work together well.

A combination of all of these, or none of these. But knowing why can help. There are lots of reasons why kids might have trouble sitting still. They might also be tired or hungry. When kids often have trouble sitting still, hyperactivity is a common cause.

Trouble with focus can also be a factor. Taking short breaks for physical or quiet activities can sometimes help — especially when kids have trouble sitting sill for homework or classwork. Talking nonstop, interrupting a lot, and jiggling legs can be examples of hyperactivity. More on: Hyperactivity. Share When do kids start sitting still? Podcast Wunder community app.

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Sitting still is a skill that kids develop over time.