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What's the best way to keep track of your homework assignments?
Using a planner or agenda book.
You have a soccer game after school. What's one thing you should plan to do before you leave for school in the morning?
Pack your soccer uniform/gear.
How can a clock or timer help you manage your time when doing homework?
It can help you stay on track and know how long you've been working.
Sometimes it's hard to start a task, like cleaning your room. What's a good way to just get started?
Pick one small thing to do first (e.g., make your bed, put away one item).
You made a mistake on your math homework. What should you do instead of getting upset?
Look for where you went wrong and try to learn from it.
Imagine your backpack is a mess. What's the first thing you should do to clean it?
Take everything out.
You have a book report due next week. What's a good first step to plan how you'll get it done?
Break it down into smaller steps (e.g., choose a book, read the book, write an outline).
You have 30 minutes to do your math homework. What should you do first to use your time wisely?
Look at all the problems and estimate how long each will take.
You have a big writing assignment. What's a helpful first step to get your brain going, even if you don't know exactly what to write yet?
Brainstorm ideas or create a quick outline.
Your friend wants to play, but you planned to do your homework. How do you handle this?
Explain your plan and suggest playing after your homework is done.
You have a lot of loose papers for different subjects. What tool can help you keep them separate and tidy?
Folders or binders.
Why is it helpful to make a to-do list for your homework each night?
It helps you remember everything you need to do and decide what order to do it in.
Why is it a good idea to take short breaks when you're working on a long task?
It helps you stay focused and prevents you from getting too tired or frustrated.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by a lot of homework, what's a good strategy to begin?
Choose the easiest or shortest task to do first to build momentum.
You thought a task would be easy, but it's much harder than you expected. What's a good strategy to keep going?
Ask for help, take a break, or try a different approach.
Before you start a big project, why is it helpful to gather all your materials in one spot?
So you don't waste time looking for things later and can focus on the work.
You're going on a field trip tomorrow. What are two things you should plan to do the night before?
Pack your lunch/snacks and set out your clothes.
You want to play video games, but you also need to finish your chores. How can you use your time to do both?
Set a specific amount of time for chores, finish them, then enjoy your video games.
You're sitting down to do your homework, but you keep getting distracted. What should you do before you even start to help you focus?
Put away your phone, turn off the TV, and find a quiet spot.
Your teacher changes the due date for a project. What executive function skill do you need to use to adjust your plan?
Flexible thinking/adaptability.
Your desk is piled high with books, papers, and art supplies. What's a good way to organize it so you have space to work?
Create specific spots for different items (e.g., a tray for papers, a cup for pencils, a shelf for books).
You have a big test coming up. What's a smart way to plan your studying so you don't cram the night before?
Study a little bit each day leading up to the test (e.g., 20 minutes a night).
Your teacher gives you 45 minutes to work on a group project in class. What's a good way for your group to make sure you use all that time well?
Assign specific tasks to each person and set mini-deadlines for each part of the project.
You need to ask your teacher a question, but you're a little nervous. What's a good way to prepare yourself to ask?
Write down your question beforehand, or practice what you want to say.
You're working on a group project, and your idea isn't chosen. What's a good way to handle this and still contribute?
Be open to other ideas, listen to your teammates, and help make their ideas even better.