Taking Initiative
Taking initiative at home means doing chores without...
being told
Put the following in order of priority: watch a tv show, study for a test in two days, tonight's homework.
tonight's homework, study for a test in two days, watch a tv show
Where should your eyes be if you are listening?
On the speaker
Name 3 time thieves.
Procrastination
Lack of Planning/Organizing
Distraction
Name 2 ways to calm down.
answers may vary
If you finish an assignment early, what is one thing you can do to show initiative?
review your work
read a book
help a classmate
finish the previous assignment
Name 1 tool that can help you remember homework assignments and when they are due.
a planner or agenda
Name 3 things you can do to show someone you are listening to them.
Body facing
eye contact
asking questions
wait your turn to talk
Name 2 distractors that might steal your time.
other students talking
a phone by your side
something happening outside window
tv playing
loud noises
To self-regulate means to control your.....
emotions
What does initiative mean?
seeing something that needs to be done and doing it
Name one thing you prioritize at school.
getting my work done, doing what my teacher tells me to do, following directions
Why is it important to pay attention and listen in school during lessons and activities?
to understand the material, improve learning, and do well on assignments and tests
Time management helps you to...
finish work on time, make time for important tasks and activities, allow more free time
Kids who have trouble self-regulating tend to....
flip their lids
lose control
throw a tantrum
What is one important reason we take initiative to report hazards and help prevent accidents?
Safety
Name two things that are a priority for good health.
exercise, eating right, getting enough sleep
If the teacher gives confusing instructions, it’s important to do this so you understand the task.
ask questions if you don’t understand
Name something school-related that you need to plan ahead for.
When you feel yourself about to react impulsively, it’s important to do these two things.
stop and think
What are three important reasons we take initiative?
safety, empathy, and putting things in order
When you receive a big, long-term assignment, what should you do to make sure you finish on time?
Write down all of the due dates in your calendar and break down the assignment into smaller chunks.
If you missed the directions to an assignment because you were distracted by something or someone, what should you do?
ask a friend or the teacher to repeat directions
When studying for a major test, what can you do to make sure you have enough time?
Study a little bit each day, make studying a priority over watching tv, playing video games, etc.
Name 3 types of brains when it comes to self-regulation.
Upstairs Brain
Shaky Brain
Downstairs Brain