Expected/Unexpected
Giovanni sits in his desk and his eyes are on the teacher.
Expected
"I can't wait to play Fortnite later when I get home."
Brain Eater
The student is having trouble sitting still.
Ask for a break, use a wiggly seat, use a fidget.
Name a strategy that helps you focus.
Facing the teacher, moving away from distractions, fidget
Name one thing that happens when you are happy.
Smile, Jumping, Clapping, etc.
The student stares out the windows, watching the other classes play outside.
Unexpected
I can refocus myself on what Miss Williams is teaching.
Superflex
He turned his chair around to face the back of the classroom.
Turn the chair around to face the front
Name one way a fidget can become a distractor.
If it is noisy, if you throw it around, focused on the fidget and not the teacher
Name one things that happens when you are sad.
Crying, Frowning, Shoulder fold down, etc.
She was listening to the teacher for most of the lesson.
Expected
I can use a fidget to help my body calm down.
Superflex
Another student is walking around the classroom. You become distracted.
Focus on the teacher, turn away from the student to look at the teacher.
If you notice your brain starting to think about video games, how can you bring your focus back to class?
Notice your thoughts, eyes on the teacher, face the teacher, take a break if needed
Name one thing that happens when you are angry.
Fist clenched, Red Face, Warm, Heart Rate increases, etc.
Unexpected
I can play my video games once school is over. Right now I need to focus on class.
Superflex
You start to think about playing Fortnite instead of thinking about math class.
How will your teacher know you are focused?
Facing them, eyes on the teacher or screen, voice off
Name one thing that happens when you are scared.
Shivering, goose bumps, screaming, etc.
The fidget made a lot of noise and distracted all the other students.
Unexpected
I'm going to use this fidget to distract everyone from class.
Brain Eater
You are distracting your friends by trying to talk to them during class.
Remember that your actions affect other people, talk to your friend after class, refocus on the teacher
What can a student do if they are having trouble focusing?
Ask for a break, use a fidget, move distractions
Name one thing that happens when you are calm.