{"id":5253,"date":"2025-06-10T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/?p=5253"},"modified":"2025-06-10T01:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T01:00:01","slug":"how-to-engage-passive-or-hyper-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/how-to-engage-passive-or-hyper-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Engage Passive and Hyper Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/how-to-engage-passive-or-hyper-kids\/#Passive_Students\" >Passive Students<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/how-to-engage-passive-or-hyper-kids\/#Give_them_time\" >Give them time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/how-to-engage-passive-or-hyper-kids\/#Use_softer_language\" >Use softer language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/how-to-engage-passive-or-hyper-kids\/#Use_the_chatbox_and_whiteboard\" >Use the chatbox and whiteboard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/how-to-engage-passive-or-hyper-kids\/#Hyperactive_Students\" >Hyperactive Students<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/how-to-engage-passive-or-hyper-kids\/#Establish_a_predictable_structure\" >Establish a predictable structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/how-to-engage-passive-or-hyper-kids\/#Break_lessons_into_smaller_pieces\" >Break lessons into smaller pieces<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/how-to-engage-passive-or-hyper-kids\/#Let_them_stand\" >Let them stand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/how-to-engage-passive-or-hyper-kids\/#Use_the_whiteboard\" >Use the whiteboard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/how-to-engage-passive-or-hyper-kids\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Some children require a lot of work before they open up and share in a lesson. But others present the opposite challenge \u2014 they may interrupt often or have trouble calming down to focus on the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how should you deal with these two very different kinds of situations? Let's take a closer look at some things you can try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passive_Students\"><\/span><strong>Passive Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/31025949\/passive_hyper_kids_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A quiet young girl hiding her face behind a notebook\" class=\"wp-image-6881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/31025949\/passive_hyper_kids_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/31025949\/passive_hyper_kids_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/31025949\/passive_hyper_kids_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/31025949\/passive_hyper_kids_1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/31025949\/passive_hyper_kids_1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let's focus on the quiet ones first. In a real-life classroom, these children may be in the back with their heads down, trying not to be called on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a one-on-one online lesson, however, there's nowhere to hide, which may be stressful for them. Here are a few tips to make things easier for them and for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_them_time\"><\/span><strong>Give them time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our lesson format means that one student is the sole focus of attention. One way to relieve the pressure on a shy or overly passive young learner is to simply allow them more time to respond to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike more extroverted people, introverts often take longer to formulate responses to questions and situations. You can't sit around forever, of course, but waiting just a bit longer for a response can help. You can even tell them, \"I'll give you a little time to think of what you want to say.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_softer_language\"><\/span><strong>Use softer language<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/about-online-tutoring\/how-to-soften-your-language-in-online-lessons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Softening your language<\/a> is a simple way to make quiet students more comfortable. It's basically saying things indirectly or in ways that don't sound like judgment or criticism.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, \"What does this mean?\" may seem like a perfectly normal question, but changing it to \"Can you tell me what this means?\" will likely be less intimidating to a shy student.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Present challenges as activities you're doing together rather than something they're expected to complete on their own. Phrases like \u201cLet's try the next problem\" and \u201cShall we try again?\u201d are useful for creating a friendlier and more collaborative environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, try to present any criticism alongside something positive or motivating. When responding to an incorrect answer, for example, you can say, \"Oh, almost! Good guess, but let's try again.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_chatbox_and_whiteboard\"><\/span><strong>Use the chatbox and whiteboard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although lessons are primarily about speaking, there are other ways to communicate \u2014 and thankfully, we have tools to facilitate them: the chatbox and whiteboard! These lesson room features can be a welcome break for students less eager to talk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the child is having trouble speaking up or choosing the right words, look for opportunities where they can engage by <a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/updates\/lesson-room-new-improved-drawing-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">drawing a picture<\/a>. Drawing is an activity many children naturally enjoy, so take advantage of it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hyperactive_Students\"><\/span><strong>Hyperactive Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/31030009\/passive_hyper_kids2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling boy pointing at the camera with both hands\" class=\"wp-image-6882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/31030009\/passive_hyper_kids2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/31030009\/passive_hyper_kids2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/31030009\/passive_hyper_kids2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/31030009\/passive_hyper_kids2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/06\/31030009\/passive_hyper_kids2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As opposed to the students trying hard to disappear, hyperactive students won't let you forget they're there. But there are techniques that can help with them as well. Try the following tips to calm down an overly excited young learner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Establish_a_predictable_structure\"><\/span><strong>Establish a predictable structure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This tip is best for students you see regularly. Because hyperactive children have trouble focusing for long periods, letting them know ahead of time what will happen in the lesson will give them a good framework to work with. Think of it like the tracks that keep a train moving in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, because sudden shifts can be difficult for some students to adjust to, let them know in advance before changing to a new project or assignment. For example, you might say, \"After this section, we'll move on to the reading, OK?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Break_lessons_into_smaller_pieces\"><\/span><strong>Break lessons into smaller pieces<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to combat hyper students' struggle with focus is to break your lesson into chunks. Rather than moving through uninterrupted, try separating sections with mini \"recess periods\" so their minds get a chance to disconnect from the material and loosen up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These breaks don't need to be very long \u2014 maybe only a minute or so before moving on. Then prepare them to restart with phrases like \"Are you ready for the next part? Let's go!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_them_stand\"><\/span><strong>Let them stand<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no rule that says online lessons must be done while seated!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most children like to move, even those who aren\u2019t especially active. Obviously, they still need to focus on the material, but allowing them to stand is one less restriction they're forced to deal with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, most children aren\u2019t too tall, so simply adjusting the camera on their computer should be enough \u2014 no expensive standing desks required! (Of course, this will need to be OK with their parent or guardian.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_whiteboard\"><\/span><strong>Use the whiteboard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like for the quieter students, drawing can be a good way to turn extra energy into a focused activity. The reasons for using it may be different, but the effects are just as positive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask them to draw an answer to a question, then have them to explain it to you. Or, have them draw a situation in which someone would use a certain phrase or vocabulary word. <a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/5-whiteboard-activities-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This article<\/a> has several suggestions for games you can play using the whiteboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn't matter if you're tutoring kids who are nearly silent or <em>never<\/em> silent, you have tools and techniques to help. Remembering to adjust your pace and tone while emphasizing structure and utilizing lesson room features will contribute to a more positive experience for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/questions-for-parents-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these general tips<\/a> that are helpful for tutoring all types of kids \u2014 quiet, loud and everything in between.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some children require a lot of work before they open up and share in a lesson. 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