Focus
Trouble focusing, becoming distracted, becoming off-topic, not being able to complete work, staring off in the distance, etc.
Why is it important to being able to ask for help?
Having support is important, and being able to have others help prevents you from handling hard situations alone.
Share a time when you felt anxious - provide details of how it felt in your body and the thoughts that were attached to it.
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Your friends are laughing, telling jokes, and not paying attention to the teacher. They try to get your attention, and want you to join in. How do you respond?
Because it is during class, it would be best to ignore them and remain engaged in the lesson. You could also shake your head "no" or make a quiet indication that you are not interested.
Give an example of how you can help reset your brain/body if you are distracted
Share something that works for YOU.
Is there a time when you did not ask for help and you should have? If so, share when.
Share your experience and what it was like.
Name TWO things that you feel most anxious about at this time?
Share what makes you feel the most anxious.
You have class time to complete in-class work, but there is game you want to play and/or want to talk with your friends, what should you do?
It is important that you prioritize your assignments, so completing your assignment should come first. It may feel tempting to want to engage with your friends and have fun - but the consequence is that you will have more work to do at home!
When you become off-tasks, what are TWO ways you can help yourself become on-task again
Share what works for YOU.
I.e., taking deep breaths, making a to-do list/check list, etc.
You are struggling with a certain assignment/task, but you feel embarrassed to ask for help. What should you do?
Share what YOU would do!
How would you work through the feelings of embarrassment? What can you say to yourself to help?
Name at least THREE biggest distractions/challenges that you experience in the classroom setting.
What are they?
i.e., friends, loudness, difficulty of work, tired, etc.
Name THREE things that help to slow your brain down if you feel it is moving to fast?
Share what works for YOU!
I.e., taking a 5 minute break to reset, asking for help, visual aids, etc
What would you tell a friend if they were overwhelmed with an assignment they had? What advice would you give them?
Share YOUR advice.
The homework assigned feels to challenging and you are not in the mood to do it - you push it off and decide not to do it right now. How will this impact you later?
The assignment still needs to be completed - so there will be a time when you need to do it. Avoiding the assignment will not help. The natural consequence is you receiving a low grade on the assignment.
Share about a time you were unfocused and distracted - then share how you were able to find a way to focus again and complete the task.
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Name THREE things you can ask help for over the next week.
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What would be your ideal classroom environment to help you learn?
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