Executive Functioning
The ability to sustain attention to tasks that are not high interest?
Attention
Why did the can-crusher quit her job?
Because it was soda-pressing!
Taking Action on Things that Matter to you Making Decisions for Yourself Speaking Up for Yourself
Self advocacy
Name the slowest animal of the world
sloth
To relase anger by running or working out ?
exercise
Thee ability to hold information in the mind in order to complete a task?
working memory
Why couldn't the pirate play cards?
'cuz he was sitting on the deck!
Every person has the right to make _________ affecting their own life
choices
A group of lions is called a?
Pride
Name 1 stressors in your life and how you can cope with it.
answer varies
Where are executive functions located in the brain?
The frontal lobe
Why can't your nose be 12 inches long?
Because it would be a foot!
What is an example of self advocacy?
answers vary....
What animal never sleeps?
a bullfrog
True or false...
no thought or feeling is wrong in itself, it is what we do with it that really counts
True
What kind of tool can be used to assist a student who has difficulty planning and organizing
graphic organizer
Why was the students report card wet?
It was below C level!
How can I practice self-advocacy?
A mandrill is what type of creature?
Monkey
Someone is up in your face yelling.. how can you deal with this situation in a healthy productive manner?
walk away and let the person calm down before trying to talk to them.
Name 4 executive functions?
answers vary...
Why do golfers wear two pairs of pants?
Just in case they get a hole in one!
What are reasons you want to advocate for yourself?
Dogs have sweat glands in only?
The paws
5 ways I can cope with my stress
answers wary....