Taking Initiative
Taking initiative at home means doing chores without...
being told
If you have a big test tomorrow and a video game to play, which should you do first?
study for the test
Name 3 things you can do to show someone you are listening to them.
Body facing
eye contact
asking questions
wait your turn to talk
Name 3 time thieves.
Procrastination
Lack of Planning/Organizing
Distraction
Name 2 ways to calm down.
answers may vary
If you finish an assignment early, what is one thing you can do to show initiative?
review your work
read a book
help a classmate
finish the previous assignment
Name 1 tool that can help you remember homework assignments and when they are due.
a planner or agenda
Where should your eyes be if you are listening to someone?
on the speaker
Name 2 distractors that might steal your time.
other students talking
a phone by your side
something happening outside window
tv playing
loud noises
To self-regulate means to control your.....
emotions
What does initiative mean?
seeing something that needs to be done and doing it
What is a to-do list? How is it helpful?
A list of things that I need to get done. A to-do list helps me prioritize what is important.
Why is it important to pay attention in school during lessons and activities?
to understand the material, improve learning, and do well on assignments and tests
Time management is important because...
it keeps you organized, it helps to meet deadlines, reduce stress, and make time for important tasks and activities
Kids who have trouble self-regulating tend to....
flip their lids
lose control
throw a tantrum
What is one important reason we take initiative to report hazards and help prevent accidents?
Safety
If you have chores, homework, and a TV show to watch, which one is not a priority?
a TV show
If the teacher gives confusing instructions, it’s important to do this so you understand the task.
ask questions if you don’t understand
You can prioritize what you need to accomplish by...
Making a list and then ordering the list by priority.
When you feel yourself about to react impulsively, it’s important to do these two things first.
stop and think
What are three important reasons we take initiative?
safety, empathy, and putting things in order
When you receive a big, long-term assignment, what should you do to make sure you finish on time?
Write down all of the due dates in your calendar and break down the assignment into smaller chunks.
If your mind starts to wander during a lesson, the best way to pay attention again is to do this.
refocus on the speaker, ask the speaker to repeat, etc.
When working on an assignment, how can you check in with yourself and make sure you're on track?
Set 15-20 minute timers. Check your progress and make sure you are on track.
Name 3 types of brains when it comes to self-regulation.
Upstairs Brain
Shaky Brain
Downstairs Brain