Attention
decreasing distractions such as turning down TV volume, eliminating background noise.
Working memory helps you remember something just long enough to…
Respond or act on it.
You can’t find your jacket for a holiday outing. What’s a good first step?
Ask a friend for help
Flexibility helps you adjust when…
Plans change
What holiday song includes the line “You’re a mean one”?
“You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.”
You’re watching a holiday movie and someone calls your name. What skill helps you notice?
Attention.
A friend very quickly tells you to do a few different things. What helps you remember the information better?
Asking them to slow down and break the information into steps.
Your schedule changes. What skill helps you handle that?
Problem solving.
If the TV program is changed, what helpful phrase can you use?
“Okay, that’s different, but I can adjust.”
Which candy is a common holiday symbol?
A. Candy Cane
B. chocolate bar
Candy Cane
If you get distracted while doing a task (like making hot chocolate), what can help you finish?
Break the task into smaller steps
You go to get a cup of coffee. What helps you remember how many cups you have had?
Working memory
If something unexpected happens, what simple routine helps?
Stop → Think → Choose → Check.
There is a change in your routine. Which skill helps you stay calm?
Mental flexibility
Finish the song lyric, "Frosty the ______! Was a jolly happy soul."
Frosty the Snowman
If you often lose track of your glasses, what strategy helps?
Giving the item a "home" where it routinely stays
What’s a helpful tool for remembering your schedule or fun holiday events?
A chekclist, calendar, or written schedule
You feel unsure about what to do next before an activity. What’s the safest and best choice?
Ask someone for clarification
If something different happens today, what's a good reaction?
Take a deep breath and stay flexible
In Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, what color is Rudolph’s glowing nose?
Red
During holiday activities, noticing important announcements is an example of using…
Paying attention
If you forget what someone said in a group, what can you do?
Ask them to repeat it / repeat aloud to yourself.
You miss part of an announcement about a holiday event. What can you do to solve the problem?
Ask for the information again.
If someone tells you the schedule changed, what can you say?
Thank you for letting me know.
What animal is most associated with Thanksgiving?
A turkey