Planning/Organization
I can use... when helping myself organize my school-related materials in my book bag?
What is: binder; color coded folders
To know my daily schedule and be able to estimate the time needed to complete the tasks and activities, making/changing plans, I can...?
What is: using a daily schedule or planner;
The strategies I can use to help me prepare for the test and stay focused are:
What is: Visual cues, to-do lists
Who is someone at school who could help you solve your problem?
What is: Teacher
Counselor
Case Manager
Social Worker
When completing the homework tasks and assignments how can I avoid feeling frustration?
What is: Take scheduled breaks: movement, breathing, mindfulness, chunk the assignment
What are some ways you can organize your school materials?
What is: place loose papers in the folders of the binder with corresponding subject
sort your school-related paperwork as you receive it
A useful routine when completing the homework assignments and projects is ... ?
What is: Writing the due date in the planner/Google calendar/Google Keep and set a reminder days before
When I have a test coming up, I...
What is: Mark my calendar;
chunk the material;
prepare a study plan;
use study strategies, such as....
The test is ending in one minute but you are not done yet. What could I do?
What is: Ask the teacher for more time
What tools can I use when I am feeling frustrated?
What is: try to learn to recognize when I start feeling frustrated and use the tools- Breathing, movement break, drawing, mindfulness..
You can use ... to organize your homework assignments, projects
What is: planner, google calendar, google keep, assignment tracker
When completing a large project I can...?
What is: Chunk it into the smaller parts;
estimate the time needed;
create the checklists
What can you do when you are learning the new complex material in class?
What is: graphic organizer to help yourself learn the facts
OR
Use guided notes
What can you do if you got stuck on a problem and can't figure out the answer?
What is: Move-on;
self-talk through the problem
Mark the problem and come back to it at the end
In class my teacher has us working in group. My best friend is in my group and we spend the whole class chatting. What is going to happen next?
You won't get your work done
You will miss out on points for the class
When I have multiple homework assignment with different due dates and level of difficulty, I do the following:
What is: write down the dues dates in the planner;
Estimate time needed to complete- difficulty level;
Write down a check list
Prioritize my work
When my school assignment has to be submitted on by 12 PM I can...
What is: Use an alarm to remind me of the due date/time
When the teacher is giving me assignments with multiple steps/questions in it I can...?
What is: write a check-list
What can I do if the usual way of solving problems in school does not work?
What is: Try a different solution, seek help from a trusted adult
Biology has been really challenging. I've basically given up on the class and don't care anymore.
In this scenario how can you reframe the problem and seek support?
Have a growth mindset
Go to the drop in center
Access re-takes
Access your accommodations
When I need to organize my google docs, projects I use... ?
What is: folders on the Google drive and label docs with name, subject, and date
To estimate time needed during the homework completion I can...?
What is: Write down the start and finish time and compare the estimate time v.s the real time it took
OR
Consider how much time the last assignment took
What can I do when I try to do the homework at home and friends keep posting on social media?
What is: Limit distraction, go to a quiet room/space;
put the phone away, keep only one window on the screen open
If I have to visit a new place, or change in the usual schedule is going to take place, I can...?
What is: prepare yourself by learning more details, check Canvas, ask your teacher
What can I do to help myself organize and feel focused at home?
What is: Making checklists, keep my space tidy, remove distractions