OYB Distractors - What To Do?
A classmate keeps blurting out answers
Turn your body and eyes away from what is distracting you and think about the person talking.
You are thinking about computer class
Try to notice when your brain is thinking about something else and get it to focus on the group
Your teacher asks you a question and you talk about something else. She feels...
Confused, sad
You stand up and dance instead of sitting in your seat. This Unthinkable is defeating you.
Energy Hare-y
You have a lot of energy during morning meeting. You use this strategy to help calm your body.
Breathing
Extra credit: Demonstrate one breathing technique you learned
A lawn mower is running outside.
Use a fidget to keep your body busy and brain focused.
You can't stop thinking about recess
Look at what everyone else is doing
You keep your body with the group the whole time you are working on a project. The group feels...
Happy, relaxed, respected
You turn your body away from the group. This Unthinkable got you.
Body Snatcher
You want to show your teacher that your brain AND body are in the group. You use this strategy.
Show Me Five or Whole-Body Listening
Extra credit: Name the parts of Show Me Five
You keep playing with your pencil
Move distractors away from you
Thinking about what's for lunch
Try to notice when your brain is thinking about something else and get it to focus on the group
You look around the room instead of looking at your teacher while she is talking. Your teacher feels....
Awkward, confused, sad, unsure you're listening
You are supposed to be listening but you can't stop staring out the window at the snow. This Unthinkable defeated you.
Brain Eater
You need help keeping your body still and your brain focused on the group. What could you hold in your hands?
Fidget
Extra credit: Is a fidget different than a toy? How?