Here's a tip to get your preschooler ready to listen, learn and follow directions!
Did you know that "heavy work" activities such as pushing, pulling and carrying can help get your child ready to attend?
A child should be able to pay attention to a rote task, or a task not of his own choosing, for 3-5 minutes for every year of age. So, if he is 4 years old, he should be able to attend for 12-15 minutes.
Why not have your child do some "heavy work" like helping to put away the groceries, before doing a seated activity.