Name 4 things (not in this room) that can be orange.
Well...what did you guess?!
100
When your guide hands you an English packet-what 2 things should you do?
Hint: one has to do with your planner...
1. Write the due date in your planner
2. Write your name on your packet
3. Write the due date on your packet
4. Make a plan for getting it done
...lots of good choices!
100
Name the first and last step to making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
First: Get out bread, jelly and peanut butter
Last: Eat!
100
Name the next number in the series
4, 6, 8, 10, ?
12
100
Which is better: frantically taking notes while the teacher is talking OR taking the closed notes the teacher offers and filling in the blanks
Closed notes are a fantastic way to improve your attention during lessons: if a teacher offers these-do yourself a favor and take them!
200
Name something larger than an elephant but smaller than the planet Earth.
Lots of good answers...a skyscraper, the Great Wall of China...what did you come up with?
200
Your science fair project is due in 2 weeks: name 2 strategies for making sure you get it done in time.
1. Write the due date in your planner
2. Check your planner daily
3. Plan to be half way done by the end of week 1
...what else can you think of?
200
Name at least 2 areas that would be good work environments if you have work that needs a lot of attention to detail.
Commons, classroom, home...what do you think would be best?
200
Name the next name that would fit in this series:
Michael, Makayla, Madison, Michelle, ?
Any name that starts with an "M."
200
What would make it easier to listen and pay attention to a "boring" lesson.
Take notes, active listening, engage with the guide, use a fidget....
300
Name 3 things lighter than a desk.
A book, a cat, a coffee mug....so many choices!
300
You missed a day because you were sick. Name 2 things you should do when you get back to school?
1. Check in with guides about missed work
2. Check your planner
3. Advocate for help if needed
...lots of good choices....
300
What can you do if you really dislike writing and have a big paper due?
Make it easier by breaking it down.
Start early
Ask for help
type vs writing: pick the best one for you!
300
What is 1/2 of 1/2 of 100.
25
Doing Math "in your head" is a great way to work on working memory. :)
300
How can you demonstrate that you are responsible in school?
Turn in work on time, make good choices, advocate appropriately when you need help, share your successes, admit areas of need
400
Ask someone to name a color, then name 8 things that can be that color.
How did you do?
400
You have a paper due in 2 weeks. Name some strategies you can employ to make sure you have a great paper to hand in.
1. Start early
2. Write the due date in your planner.
3. Plan to have a rough draft done by the first week-so you have plenty of time to edit and proofread.
4. Schedule time in your planner to write.
...
400
What do students need to be good at to be successful in School?
You're the experts-you tell me!
400
Name the next word in this sequence:
Ant, Hedgehog, Cat, Great Dane, ?
Elephant, tiger...lots of answers would work-
Can you also guess the relationship?
400
What should you think if a teacher or guide says they think you need help with work that you feel like you can do alone.
Work on compromise. Show them you can do great work, but keep in mind, everyone is here to help and we all want you to be successful!
500
Name the next word in a series:
hot, cold, big, little, happy, ?
Sad
What is the relationship?
500
What should you do at the beginning of each and every day to help ensure you are completing work on time and can plan ahead (Hint: your SLP would love to hear an answer that has something to do with your PLANNER!!!)
Check your planner!!!!
(do you see a theme-most busy adults use some type of planner to ensure they are on track and don't forget important things. Learn to do this well now, and life ahead will be much easier!)
500
Name 3 time wasters that make it hard to get work done in the commons.
Visiting with friends, the noisy distracting environment, watching it snow outside....
500
What would you get if you were to draw a square with a triangle on top and a small, and an upright rectangle in the bottom of the square?
A house!
Were you able to picture this or did you need to draw it?
500
Name at least 3 ways to remember important things:
PLANNER!!!
Set a notice on your phone.
Write a note for yourself (write it in blue!)
Link it to something else: as soon as I get home, I need to grab a new notebook.