Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

100

The ability to sustain attention to tasks that are not high interest?

Attention

200

Thee ability to hold information in the mind in order to complete a task?

working memory

300

Where are executive functions located in the brain?

The frontal lobe

400

What kind of tool can be used to assist a student who has difficulty planning and organizing

graphic organizer

500

Name 4 executive functions?

answers vary...

Jokes

100

Why did the can-crusher quit her job?

Because it was soda-pressing!

200

Why couldn't the pirate play cards?

'cuz he was sitting on the deck!

300

Why can't your nose be 12 inches long?

Because it would be a foot!

400

Why was the students report card wet?

It was below C level!

500

Why do golfers wear two pairs of pants?

Just in case they get a hole in one!

Self Advocacy

100

Taking Action on Things that Matter to you Making Decisions for Yourself Speaking Up for Yourself

Self advocacy

200

Every person has the right to make _________ affecting their own life

choices

300

What is an example of self advocacy?

answers vary....

400

How can I practice self-advocacy?

1. Be assertive rather than aggressive.
2. Be direct, stating clearly, firmly, and politely what your needs are.
3. If something isn't clear to you, ask questions.
4. Take time to listen to others, respecting their points of view. ...
5. Ask for help when you need it.
6. Acknowledge your own mistakes

500

What are reasons you want to advocate for yourself?

• Have their voice heard on issues that are important to them.
• Defend and safeguard their rights.
• Have their views and wishes genuinely considered when decisions are being made about their lives.

Animal Facts

100

Name the slowest animal of the world

sloth

200

A group of lions is called a?

Pride

300

What animal never sleeps?

a bullfrog

400

A mandrill is what type of creature?

Monkey

500

Dogs have sweat glands in only?

The paws

Coping Skills

100

To relase anger by running or working out ?

exercise

200

Name 1 stressors in your life and how you can cope with it.

answer varies

300

True or false...

no thought or feeling is wrong in itself, it is what we do with it that really counts

True

400

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.

500

5 ways I can cope with my stress

answers wary....