What is ADHD?
What’s one word that describes how the ADHD brain moves?
Fast! It thinks of a lot of ideas quickly — like a race car zooming around!
What does your brain help you do every day?
Think, feel, move, talk, learn, and play!
What's one feeling you might get when focusing is hard?
What’s something kids with ADHD are often great at?
Being creative or thinking outside the box!
What can help you start a task when it feels too big or hard?
Breaking it into smaller steps — like a to-do list with one thing at a time!
True or False – ADHD is something only boys get.
False! Anyone can have ADHD — boys, girls, and even adults!
True or False – Your brain works the same as everyone else’s.
False! Everyone's brain is a little different — and that's awesome!
What's something that helps calm your body or brain?
Deep breathing, using a stress ball, 5-4-3-2-1, taking a break
What superpower might someone with ADHD have when it comes to noticing things?
They can spot tiny details others miss — like a detective!
What can you use if your hands need to move during learning?
A fidget toy or putty.
Does ADHD mean you're not smart?
No way! ADHD doesn’t mean anything about how smart you are.
What might your brain do when you're bored or not interested?
Wander off, start daydreaming, or want to do something else.
How can your body feel when you're anxious or worried?
tight, fidgety, jumpy, or heavy
What helps your body when you’ve been sitting too long?
A movement break or a walk.
What helps your body when you’ve been sitting too long?
A movement break or a walk.
Is ADHD a bad thing?
Nope! It just means your brain works in a different (and often awesome) way.
What’s something your brain does really fast when you have ADHD?
Think of lots of ideas or jump from one thought to another!
What can you say to yourself when you feel overwhelmed?
"I can do this"
"Take it one step at a time"
"It's okay to take a break."
Who are some people that can help when things feel hard?
Parents, teachers, therapists, friends, or trusted adults.
Who are some people that can help when things feel hard?
Parents, teachers, therapists, friends, or trusted adults.
What’s something ADHD might make harder?
Paying attention, sitting still, or remembering instructions.
What’s something kind you can say to your brain when it’s having a tough time?
“It’s okay,” “I’m learning,” or “We’ve got this!”
Why is it helpful to talk about how you're feeling?
What can YOU do to help yourself when you're feeling stuck or distracted?
Ask for help, take a break, use a tool, or try again with support.
What can YOU do to help yourself when you're feeling stuck or distracted?
Ask for help, take a break, use a tool, or try again with support.