Checklist Champions – Questions about using systems and checklists.
Why is it helpful to make a checklist before starting homework?
So I don’t forget steps and can see what’s finished.
What are two things you should do every day for your pet?
Feed and give it water.
What should you do first: play games or finish homework?
Homework first.
What does it mean to be responsible?
Doing what you say you’ll do and when it needs to be done by.
What can you do if you get distracted easily?
Take a short break or remove distractions.
What’s one thing you can do when a big task feels overwhelming?
Break it into smaller steps.
What’s one way to remember to walk or feed your pet on time?
Set a reminder or put it on a checklist.
How do you decide which chore to do first?
Start with the most important or ones that take the least time.
What’s an example of being responsible at school?
Turning in homework on time or cleaning up after myself.
How can a timer help you focus?
It helps you stay on-task for short bursts of time.
What’s something you can use to check off each task as you go?
A pencil, marker, or digital checklist.
Why is caring for a pet a big responsibility?
Because the pet depends on you for its needs.
If you have soccer practice and chores, how can you plan your time?
Do chores before or after practice; plan when you’ll do each.
Your puppy is barking for attention while you’re playing a game. How do you decide what to do?
Check if the puppy needs something (potty, food, attention) before continuing.
What’s one thing you can do to calm down before starting work?
Deep breaths, stretching, or quick movement.
Name one advantage of finishing the hardest task first.
It makes the rest feel easier or less stressful.
If you forget to feed your pet, what’s the best way to fix it?
Feed it right away and make a plan so it doesn’t happen again.
What’s a “deadline" or "due date,” and why does it matter?
A time something must be done by; helps you know what to finish first.
You want screen time every day, but pets need care every day too. How can you make a fair plan that works for both?
Make a routine where pet care comes first and screen time is earned after.
What’s a great way to reward yourself after finishing all your tasks?
Take free time, play, or do something fun.
If you didn’t use a checklist for a whole week, what problems might start to show up—and how would you know a checklist could help fix them?
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Your pet can’t talk. How would you know if you were doing a good job taking care of them—and how would you know if you weren’t?
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If you always do the fun things first, what usually happens later—and how does that affect your stress, mood, or free time?
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“If your pets could vote on your schedule, what would they want first—and why?”
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How can you tell the difference between “my brain needs a break” and “my brain is trying to avoid the task”?
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