Staying On Task
What is concentration?
Thinking really hard about what the person is saying.
Define distraction
Something that makes it hard to focus and pay attention
If you are actively listening in class or when talking with someone...
What are you doing?
What are you not doing?
Your whole body listening: Eyes are looking, mouth is closed, ears are listening, body is still, brain is concentrating on what they are saying
You are not interrupting, raising your hand and waiting
Waiting until they are done talking before you talk
If having a conversation with someone, ask questions about what they said or say something about it.
Nod your head to show you are listening
What does self control mean?
Being able to resist doing something that you really want to do.
Controlling your body and your words.
DOUBLE POINTS
Give an example of when you should blurt.
If you don't feel safe
Emergency
If you or someone is really hurt/sick
What does on task look like in class?
Whole body listening( eyes, hear, mouth, body, brain)
Your Spotlight on your work or teacher
Tunnel vision
Working until you are done
Ignoring distractions
DOUBLE POINTS
What are some things that distract you?
Day dreaming
friends talking to you
other people talking in the room
playing with something on your desk
something going on outside of classroom
video games
What does Active listening mean?
Paying attention to what someone is saying, trying to understand what they are saying.
Concentrating hard on what they are saying
Why is self control important?
You won't get in trouble
You will make better choices
People will want to be around you
You learn more and focus better
What should you do instead of blurting?
Raise your hand and wait to be called on.
If talking with someone, Wait until they are done talking
Why is staying on task important?
You get your work done faster
You won't miss important information
You Can ask questions right away
You won't distract others
You Learn more
Why is ignoring distractions important?
You get your work done
adults are proud of you
you won't get in trouble
You Learn and understand what you need to do
DOUBLE POINTS
Why is active listening an important skill to have?
It's the kind/polite thing to do
People will want to talk to you
Teachers and parents will be proud of you
You won't miss out on important instructions
Adults will be impressed
What does self control look like?
Being in control of your body
Using calming strategy if needed
Being kind
Using appropriate language
Responding in a positive way
What is blurting?
Talking out of turn
Interrupting others
DOUBLE POINTS
What are some things you can do that will help you focus better?
Use a quiet fidget (under desk)
Sit near the front of class
Ignore distractions/Tunnel vision
Participate
Take brain breaks/or get your energy out
Be healthy; eat, sleep, exercise
How do you know when you are distracted?
What are you thinking about?
What is your body doing?
Thinking about other things
Wiggling/rocking on chair
Playing with things you shouldn't be
Looking around the room or outside
True or False
Your friend is telling you about something exciting they did over the weekend. You talk over them and share what you did. This is an example of Active Listening.
Why or why not
False
You should wait until they are done talking/sharing
What is the first thing you should do if you are feeling frustrated?
Put your brain breaks on so you don't respond in a negative way.
Use a calming strategy
You won the championship game this weekend and you want to share it with your class. When is a good time to share this?
Free time
Your teacher is at the board going over a math assignment. One student begins to talk to another and they try and get you involved. How do you stay on task?
Use your focus muscle and ignore
Tell them to focus (risk teacher hearing you) or maybe the SHHH sign
When you are distracted, what can you say to yourself to get back on track?
"focus on my work"
"I got this"
"Move my spotlight back on my work"
"Use my focus muscle"
"FOCUS!"
You are in gym class and the teacher is explaining the rules of the game. You already know how to play? Show me an example of active listening and show me an example of not active listening.
A.L - Looking at the teacher sitting quietly
Not A.L - Talking to your friend
-Blurting the rules out
You are talking with your friend in class and your teacher tells you to stop talking and finish your work. How should you respond?
Say ok and do it right away
If frustrated, use a calming strategy
Why should you not blurt?
It's unkind/rude
It's Distracting to others
Doesn't give someone a change to think or respond