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What does your brain do what it's trying really hard to focus? (Does it zoom around? Daydream? Get silly?)
Cool! Everyone's brain acts a little different when it's working hard, and it's great that you're noticing yours.
If you were helping a friend with focusing on something, how would you help their attention get back to the moment?
Nice job! Do you think this could work for you?
What's one little trick you could use to remember what to do next (like writing a reminder)?
That's clever! Tools like that can make big tasks feel smaller and easier to start.
How do you feel after you finally finish something you thought you couldn't do?
That's such a good feeling! You earned that sense of accomplishment.
What do you think makes your brain extra special, like in the way you think or do something in a particular way?
Is there anything that helps you pay attention? (Describe it.)
That's awesome! Finding your "focus zone" helps you learn what works best for you.
If you could have a focus friend who was an animal, what animal would oyu choose and how could it help you?
Fun answer! Maybe you can take some of the traits of that animal and use them when you need to.
If you were helping a younger kid get their homework done but they kept getting distracted, what would you try?
Smart thinking! Everyone needs a little help to stay motivated sometimes.
What's a time you surprised yourself by staying focused on something for a long time (and what was different about that feeling)?
Wow, that's awesome! It's fun, and normal, when we're really into certain things.
Do you ever notice that others think a little differently than you, and do you think that's okay or not?
Like you, others are unique and we all experience the world in our own special way.
What is something that distracts you so easily you can't help it?
Everyone gets distracted sometimes. It's good to notice it so you can work on it if you need to.
Do you think fidget toys are good for helping you or others pay attention? (Explain why or why not.)
For some people, fidgets make a big difference, and for others not so much. It depends on the person and their special brain.
What kind of game could you make out of getting chores done? How could you make it really work?
If you could easily focus on something that's usually boring to you, what would you choose and why?
What's something you've done that surprised you, like when you acted differently than usual in a situation?
We can all surprise ourselves from time to time! It's okay to try to do things differently sometimes.