Planner Power-Ups
This tool helps you keep track of homework, test and activities
What is a Planner, Hall Pass Planner, calendar?
This is a helpful place to study with fewer distractions.
What is a quiet study space?
These are things you should bring to class to be ready to learn.
What are your books and supplies?
This is a respectful way to ask your teacher for help.
What is politely explaining what you need help with?
This healthy habit can help you feel ready for school.
What is getting enough sleep?
Before starting a large project, you can break it into these smaller steps.
What are smaller tasks or chunking?
After reading a page, you can do this to check what you remember.
What is explain it in your own words?
If you miss a direction, you can do this to get it clarified.
What is ask the teacher to explain it again?
You show respect when you do this while a classmate shares an idea.
What is listen without interrupting?
When schoolwork feels stressful, you can take a breath and do this.
What is take a short break?
This can help you decide which homework task to do first.
What is a priority list?
Reviewing notes a little at a time can help you do this before a test.
What is remember the material?
Trying a challenging question helps you learn, even if you make this.
What is a mistake?
In a group task, this helps make sure everyone gets a chance to contribute.
What is taking turns?
A short break can help you do this after working for a long time.
What is refocus?
You can organize your binder by putting papers into these labeled sections.
What are subject sections?
When you are stuck on a math problem, you can do this to find where you got confused.
What is check each step?
You can use this on your next assignment to improve after receiving information.
What is feedback?
You can do this respectfully when you disagree with a classmate’s idea.
What is share your view calmly and listen to theirs?
This trusted person could support you with a friendship problem.
Who is a trusted adult?
This plan can help you manage a test, a project, and homework during the same week.
What is a weekly schedule?
After a disappointing quiz score, you can review your study habits and make this for next time.
What is a new study plan?
This routine can help you remember to turn in finished work.
What is checking your assignment list before class?
If a group member is not doing their part, you can address the issue respectfully by doing this.
What is talk with them about next steps or ask the teacher for help?
When responsibilities feel overwhelming, you can ask for help and make this manageable plan.
What is list your tasks, choose what to do first, and ask for support?