Attention
Which strategy helps improve your attention:
Taking breaks, avoiding multitasking, reducing distractions, exercising, getting adequate sleep, and hydration
All of them!!
What is one way you can remember directions given out in class?
Do your best to limit distractions, write them down, visualize yourself doing the activity, ask clarifying questions as needed.
Organization is a learned skill. True or False?
True
What does time management mean?
What does it mean to prioritize your time?
Time-management means the way we manage our time.
Prioritizing means we put our activities in order from most important to least important.
What is flexible thinking?
The ability to think about something in a different way.
What are some common distractions at home or school? How can you manage them?
there are internal distractions such as thoughts about what you need to do or conflicts going on, and external distractions like sounds or peers talking. Some ways to manage distractions are write down what you need to do so it does not need to float in your head.
What are three things working memory helps with?
Keep track of items (HW, supplies)
Helps us learn something new
Helps with conversation
Remembering instructions
Playing a game
Solving mental math problems
If you are organized, you spend less time _____ ___ _____.
What is executive functioning?
Executive functioning skills are a set of mental skills that we use everyday to learn, work, and manage daily life.
How does flexible thinking help us solve problems?
Flexible thinking allows us to be open to other options and consider other solutions to a problem rather than just one.
List two reasons attention is necessary as a student?
Focus on what your classmates are saying, improve relationships
Focus on teachers instructions
Work on a task or problem for a longer period of time
Manage distractions
Helps keep you safe
What are 3 strategies to improve working memory?
Play memory games
Create visual reminders
Build daily routines
Make a song
Visualise it
Exercise before and after
Does organization always look the same? Why or why not?
No organization does not look the same. Everyone will use different strategies to stay organized in their lives and that can look different across the board.
Time management works best when you try to do three tasks/activites at once to maximize your time. True or False.
False
List 3 ways to help you become a more flexible thinker.
Accept that change is inevitable, what is in your control
Develop a plan B (and C, even D)
Be hopeful
Find space
Exercise
Breathe
Eat better, try new foods
Play critical thinking games
Explore more than one way to do things
How do you show you are paying attention with your body language?
Listen without interrupting, focus on who is speaking by turning your head and body towards them, make eye contact
Name two games that can help improve memory skills.
Memory matching games, whats missing, puzzles, chess
The ability to use your _____, ______, and resources in an effective way so that you achieve the things you want to achieve.
time, energy
Activites can typically be categorized into three categories of ____ to do, _____ to do, _______ to do.
Need to do, Important to do, Want to do
Why would a flexible thinker work better in groups than a rigid thinker?
Flexible thinkers are open to acceptance of others and different views. Flexible thinkers also have a more positive mindset, making them much easier and enjoyable to work with!
If reading a book for an extended period of time, what type of attention would you be using?
Sustained Attention
How can working memory help with relationship building?
Working memory helps you remember what someone has said, which is important for having conversations, working with others, and learning about people!
Provide three strategies to help with organization.
Have specific spots for items in room, backpack and desk
Make decluttering/organization a routine and habit
Use things like calendars, planners, checklists/to-do lists, and goal setting
Name two ways you can improve your time management skills.
Establish a routine for bedtime & morning
Set a daily/weekly schedule with a planner
Use a daily checklist/to-do list that prioritizes tasks and time to do them
Avoid Multitasking and reduce distractions
Include breaks
Keep things organized
Provide two examples of positive self-talk to teach flexible thinking.
“I can try new things.”
“I can do things in different ways.”
“It’s okay if things change.”
“I can have a calm body when things change or don’t go my way.”
“I can think of a different solution.”