Organization
What does the word organized mean?
Keeping things neat and tidy, everything has a spot or a home
What does time management mean?
Time management is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities.
What does task initiation mean?
Task initiation refers to our ability to be motivated, to take on new tasks, to stay perseverant with those tasks until their completion, even if we encounter challenges
What is self-control?
Thinking before acting, Waiting for your turn to speak, Keeping your cool when feeling upset, Taking your time when working or completing task, Controlling your emotions, Making more positive choices
What is Flexibility?
Adjusting to changes in plans or new situations, Coming up with new approaches, Being able to think outside the box, Being able to improvise and go with the flow, Switching between activities and tasks
What does perseverance mean in your own words?
To never give up
How do you keep yourself (schoolwork, toys, clothes, etc.) organized?
Have a place for everything, put things away where they need to go, etc.
Why is being on time important?
How can making a list help you get started and accomplish your work?
How do you know when you are angry or upset?
Cry, make a face, scream, yell, etc.
You are supposed to clean your bathroom, but you ran out of paper towels. What do you do?
Go get more, use a rag or a mop
Troy Bolton tried out for the basketball team but didn’t make it. Should he continue playing basketball? Why or why not?
Yes! If he loves basketball, he should try to do everything he can to make it!
Name 3 ways that would help someone stay organized
1. Get folders to use for school
2. Put away your clothes in the right place
3. Make your bed and keep your room clean
How can you have good time management?
Developing steps to reach a goal, Prioritizing what to do first, Sticking to a schedule, Being on time, Tackling long term task, Estimating how much time you have, Estimating how much time something will take, Staying within time limits
Molly uses a timer to work for 30 minutes and then she takes a break. How might this help her?
This will help her stay on task and finish her work. This will also give her a break when needed!
What do you do when your parents don’t let you do something you want to do?
Answer will vary by student
You just got a new video game, but your mom said you have to go out to dinner first. How should you react?
Go out to dinner and be on your best behavior and play the video game later
You were working hard to improve your math grade but just failed a quiz. What are you thinking and what should you do?
Keep practicing and keep working hard and you will pass!
Brett completes homework but always has a difficult time finding it to turn it in. What can he do?
When he is done, Brett should put his homework in his folder so he doesn't lose it.
You have 3 things that need to get done and one is taking longer than the others and you are running out of time. What can you do to finish all 3 things?
Prioritize which tasks are more important, make sure to not procrastinate, ask for help if needed.
Cameron has a science test tomorrow, but he says he will study in the morning. What are the possible consequences of this?
Cameron could fail or forget to study and will not do his best.
What are some things to do to help you calm down when you’re mad?
listen to music, take a walk, deep breaths, etc.
Describe a time when you were upset when things didn’t go as planned. What could you have done differently?
The answer will vary per student!
How can you tell if you’ve met a goal?
Give an example of a goal you met in the past.
Think about your bedroom..how is it organized?
The answer will vary based on the student but putting clothes away, make sure toys are put away, your desk is clean, etc.
What can happen if you spend all of your time on just one house chore?
You might not get your other chores done
What are some distractions that get in the way of starting your work right away?
Phone, TV, Video Games, Friends, Reading, Doing other work, etc.
Your parent asks you to do chores even though you don’t want to. How can you use self-control to make a good choice?
Take a deep breathe and complete the chore
What does it mean to have a flexible mind? Why is this important?
A flexible mind means to be open and understanding when things don't go your way.
Who is someone who has shown perseverance in their life?
The answer will vary based on the student!