Getting Help
Who can prompt and encourage me at home?
My parents.
What is the Mastermind?
It helps me get and stay Organized by being active and awake
What is a calendar?
This is a calendar filled in at home – It includes dates of tests and due dates, as well as other things coming up that you want to keep track of.
What is my Backpack Checklist?
Has a list of important items that I have to pack up.
What are Time Detective skills?
Guess, Go, Gather, and Compare –Figure out how long it will take to complete homework.
Who can prompt and encourage me at school?
My teachers.
How does being tired, stressed or upset affect our organizational skills?
It makes us more likely to glitch out
When do you use your Daily Assignment Record (DAR)?
As soon as the teacher gives you an assignment.
When do I put papers into my Accordion Folder?
When I am finished using them or as soon as I get them.
How does keeping track of time help my homework routine?
It helps me stay on track so I can earn more free time
Name one way your brain glitches out and how you can use your organizational skills to conquer the glitch
should give an example of an org skill challenge and a solution
Where do you write down long term assignments?
Your calendar.
What are the two questions I ask myself when I get Ready to Go?
What do I need to do my assignment?
What do I need to put away?
What are the first two steps to making a plan?
Set a goal and break it down into steps
You have a report coming up next week and you’d like to be done with it on time. What can you do?
1) make a plan by setting a goal, making steps, and planning time and supplies for each step
2) fit the steps on to your schedule
3) ask supportive adults to help you stay on top of your steps
4) reward yourself by doing something you like after!
How often should I Weed it Out?
One time a week.
How does a daily schedule help with planning ahead?
It helps you fit in the steps of your plan when you have open time so you are able to get it done, and it allows you to manage your other responsibilities
If you notice you are starting to glitch out and get distracted by clutter when you’re doing homework, what can you do to solve this challenge?
1) weed out clutter in storage spaces
2) put everything away safely in its space
3) get ready to go before beginning by determining what supplies you need
4) self monitor what kind of environments you work well in