Norm or not
Doing your own laundry
Norm
You are struggling with an assignment in a class
This brainstorming tool can help to generate ideas for assignments.
Mind maps
These animals hold hands while they sleep
Sea otters
What is the best way to sort your clothes before washing them?
Sort by colors (lights, brights, and darks)
Having all of your classes in one building
Not the norm
You have 5 minutes to get to your class, but your laundry still has 10 minutes left in the washing machine.
- Leave a note and change it as soon as your class is done
- If someone else is waiting, let them know the situation
- Start your laundry earlier next time
This app has guided meditations to support with sleep, anxiety and stress management.
Smiling Mind
Mammals that can hold their breath underwater for up to 40 minutes
Sloths
What materials should you not cook in a microwave?
Metal and plastic
Having scheduled breaks
Not the norm - you have more independence to make your own schedule!
A peer asks if you would want to join a club, but it's on the same day and time as a different club you're interested in.
- You could try out both and then decide
- You could go to each club every other week
- Find a club at a different time that you and your friend could do together
Helps with time management and organizing due dates / upcoming events
Calendar app
This insect can taste with their feet
Butterfly
What tools can you use to organize / manage your medications
- Pill organizer
- Reminders on your phone
- List of medications and side effects
More opportunities for extracurricular activities
Norm!
You are feeling overwhelmed by all of the school work you have. What are some ways you could manage your stress?
- Take time for yourself by going on a walk or doing something you enjoy
- Find a comfortable place to complete assignments
- Get support from peers and professors
- Organize: Make a list to prioritize assignments and write due dates in a calendar
Helps with reading and typing tasks on the computer
Speech to text / Text to speech
This is the only animal to mourn their dead
Elephants
You have a pair of pants that you don't want to shrink. How would you wash it?
- Read the tag on the inside of the pants for washing instructions
- Wash and dry on the "delicates" setting
- You can also hang them dry over a chair or on a drying rack
There are assigned seats in your classes
Not the norm - you can typically choose where you want to sit!
You were given two big assignments due on the same day. One is a paper and one is a presentation. How would you prioritize the work and manage your time?
- Write due dates in your calendar
- Look at rubrics and make a list of tasks that need to be done
- Prioritize by which will tasks be easier / harder for you
- Use tools like mind mapping and brainstorming to generate ideas
- Get extra help from professors if needed
An online platform where documents can be created for school work.
Google Docs
This specific animal has the strongest / most potent venom on the planet
The Inland Taipan snake
How often should you wash your sheets?