TAGteach is a lot of fun for both you and the child, but it also requires a tremendous amount of mental focus. Be sure to work in short sessions and end sessions before your child shows he has had enough.

Observe your child’s body language for signs that they may becoming fatigued or anxious.

If the child gets distracted, take a break.

If the child loses interest or will not focus, some ways to increase their focus are to:

1. Reduce your criteria (make it easier for them to succeed)
2. Increase the rate of reinforcement
3. Use a stronger reinforcer

If you are asking you child to do something difficult, you may need to break the task down into more easily achievable pieces, arrange it so that the child can win more frequently or use candy instead of stickers for example.