Taking Initiative
Taking initiative at home means doing chores without...
being told
Put the following in order of priority: watch a tv show, study for a test in two days, tonight's homework.
tonight's homework, study for a test in two days, watch a tv show
Where should your eyes be if you are listening?
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
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
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
Distractors
Lack of Planning
Procrastination
To self-regulate means to control your.....
emotions
What does initiative mean?
seeing something that needs to be done and doing it
Name one thing you prioritize at school.
getting my work done, doing what my teacher tells me to do, following directions
When a friend is talking about their birthday, doing this helps keep the conversation going and shows you are listening.
ask questions
Name something school-related that you need to plan ahead for.
A test, project, homework
Kids who have trouble self-regulating tend to....
flip their lids
lose control
throw a tantrum
Name a way to take initiative for the purpose of safety or keeping others safe in your home.
removing/moving dangerous substances
keeping doors locked
helping someone who has been hurt
putting away items that people could step on
What is the meaning of prioritizing?
putting things in order of importance
A teacher is giving directions while other students are talking nearby. You want to make sure you don’t miss anything important. This is the best thing you can do with your eyes, body, and brain to stay successful.
eyes: look at your teacher
body: face your teacher, be still
brain: think about what she is saying
Name a consequence for each time thief: lack of planning, procrastination, distractor
Lack of planning → forgetting steps or running out of time
Procrastination → rushing or turning in work late
Distractors → losing focus, not understanding or not finishing work
When you feel yourself about to react impulsively, it’s important to...
take a break
take a deep breath
walk away
count to 10
What are the three MAIN reasons we take initiative?
safety, empathy, and putting things in order
When you receive a big, long-term assignment, name 2-3 things you must do to make sure you finish on time?
Write down all of the due dates in your calendar/agenda.
Break down the assignment into smaller parts.
Do a small part each day.
Good listening means using these three things to help you understand what someone is saying and show you are listening.
eyes, body, and brain (thinking)
When studying for a major test, what can you do to make sure you have enough time and do well on the test?
Study a little bit each day, do not procrastinate, plan ahead instead of cramming, avoid/ignore or move away from distractors
Name 3 types of brains when it comes to self-regulation.
Upstairs Brain
Shaky Brain/Emotions
Downstairs Brain