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Abstract
Abstract The issue of short attention spans among young learners poses a significant barrier to effective teaching and learning, often resulting in classroom disruptions, incomplete tasks, and diminished academic performance. Teachers are increasingly challenged to sustain student engagement, adapt instructional strategies, and manage the emotional and behavioral complexities that arise from frequent inattention. This study investigates the strategies employed by kindergarten teachers in the Bunawan District of Davao City to engage learners with short attention spans and cultivate a classroom culture of focus. The research aims to identify effective practices, examine prevailing challenges, and offer actionable insights to improve teaching methodologies and classroom management. Findings reveal that teachers utilize a variety of techniques to enhance engagement, including multisensory instruction, storytelling, dramatization, and role-playing. They stress the importance of addressing key distractionsparticularly digital devicesand employ short, focused lessons or "bite-sized" learning activities to sustain interest. Additional strategies such as flexible seating, the use of visual and multimedia aids, reinforcement through short quizzes, and integration of physical activities are also highlighted as effective in maintaining learner attention. The study underscores the importance of adaptability, creativity, and responsiveness in meeting the needs of young learners. By tailoring content and the learning environment to students attention capacities, teachers are better equipped to foster sustained engagement and improve learning outcomes. Keywords: Building a culture of focus, Experiences of teachers, Davao City, Philippines
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Copyright © 2025 KATHERINE A. CATIN . This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
