Same Goes With Same
Name 2 items you might find/use in a classroom
Pen, Pencil, Markers, Paper, etc.
Routines are a series of ________
Steps
True or False:
Having 30+ open tabs on your Chromebook helps your brain focus
False - this can actually look very cluttered to your brain and slow your device down
You packed your backpack in 2 seconds, but when you opened it at school, your cereal was crushed all over your math homework. What step did you skip?
Putting your breakfast in a separate bag
In games like Minecraft or Fortnite, why do players organize their inventory hotbar?
So they can grab weapons/tools fast without dying or getting confused
Name 2 items you might find/use in a kitchen
Pots, Pans, Utensils, Plates, Bowls, etc.
What happens when you try to do a task out of order (putting shoes on before socks)?
It gets messy, confusing, and may take twice as long
What are 2 items you can use to stay organized at school?
Folders, binder, planner, etc.
A classmate worked hard on an assignment for 30 minutes, but received a 0 because the teacher didn't know whose it was. What step did they miss?
Putting their name on the assignment/Double checking before handing it in
What is the first step of the sequence before you start a brand-new game online?
Log in / load the game (or complete the tutorial)
Name 3 elements the brain uses to "sort" items into groups
Color, Shape, Size, Texture, etc.
Before turning a completed assignment in, what is step MUST you check first?
Make sure your name is on the assignment
Name 2 things you can do to reset your workstation before leaving at the end of class
Clear off desk, plug in device, return supplies, etc.
You started playing a video game at 8:00 PM and the next time you look at the clock you see it's 3:00 AM. What tool could have helped you get some sleep earlier?
Visual timer/Alarm
Making a sandwich has 3 main steps: Get bread/ingredients, build sandwich, cleanup. What happens if you skip the cleanup step?
The workspace becomes a mess for next time (or food gets left out/spoiled)
Where are possible places you might find the "same goes with same" idea in your daily life?
Phone apps organization, closet/clothes organization, tech, etc.
What are two steps you might take when you feel overwhelmed or frustrated by an assignment?
Stop and put your pencil down, take a few deep breaths, take a 5 minute break, etc.
Name the item you can use to help you organize daily events and assignments
Daily or Academic Planner
A friend spent 15 minutes looking for their left shoe under a pile of dirty clothes, skateboards, and pizza boxes. What could they have done to avoid this?
Follow "same goes with same" or put their shoes in a designated spot
If your phone/controller battery dies right in the middle of a match, what end-of-day routine step was forgotten?
Plugging in the device to charge on its dock/station
Name one reason our brains follow the "Same goes with Same" idea
-It helps reduce mental overload
-It helps us be efficient at completing tasks
-Our brains learn to predict patterns
-Similarity Principle
Why is it important to have routines in place?
Routines help you stay on track and can make life easier
The inability to notice physical disorder, mess, or accumulated items in your environment is called _______
Clutter blindness
You opened your laptop to do work, clicked on 45 open tabs, froze up, and closed your laptop. What digital routine step should you have used to avoid this?
Closing unused tabs/Clean visual clutter
Why do pro athletes or esports players practice the exact same warm-up routine before every game?
It prepares their brain and body so they don't panic under pressure