Managing Yourself
This is when you keep working on something even if it's hard or you're bored
What is PERSISTENCE?
Plan when you do things, like the parts of a large project, for example
What is PLANNING?
Start a task quickly and with all the necessary materials.
What is task initiation?
What is self-control?
Thinking before acting, Waiting for your turn to speak, Keeping your cool when feeling upset, Taking your time when working or completing task, Controlling your emotions, Making more positive choices
Adjusting to changes in plans or new situations, Coming up with new approaches, Being able to think outside the box, Being able to improvise and go with the flow, Switching between activities and tasks
What is Flexibility?
What does perseverance mean in your own words?
To never give up
Your bag is neat, you put things away where they belong, you have things written down in your agenda book
What is ORGANIZATION?
Why is being on time important?
It is rude to not be on time, making people wait, not being able to finish something because you are late, etc.
How can making a list help you get started and accomplish your work?
I am noticing my feelings but not expressing them right now when I am upset.
What is Emotional Control
You are supposed to clean your bathroom, but you ran out of paper towels. What do you do?
Go get more, use a rag or a mop
Jimmie tried out for the basketball team but didn’t make it. Should he continue playing basketball? Why or why not?
Yes! If he loves basketball, he should try to do everything he can to make it!
Name 3 ways that would help someone stay organized
1. Get folders to use for school
2. Put away your clothes in the right place
3. Make your bed and keep your room clean
How can you have good time management?
Developing steps to reach a goal, Prioritizing what to do first, Sticking to a schedule, Being on time, Tackling long term task, Estimating how much time you have, Estimating how much time something will take, Staying within time limits
Lil Jimmie uses a timer to work for 30 minutes and then he takes a break. How might this help him?
This will help him stay on task and finish his work. This will also give him a break when needed!
What do you do when your parents don’t let you do something you want to do?
Answer will vary by student
You just got a new video game, but your parent said you have to complete your homework first. How should you react?
Complete your homework and be on your best behavior and play the video game later
You were working hard to improve your math grade but just failed a quiz. What are you thinking and what should you do?
Keep practicing and keep working hard and you will pass!
Name a solution to this problem: Jorge completes homework but always has a difficult time finding it to turn it in.
When he is done, Jorge should put his homework in his folder so he doesn't lose it.
You have 3 things that need to get done and one is taking longer than the others and you are running out of time. What can you do to finish all 3 things?
Prioritize which tasks are more important, make sure to not procrastinate, ask for help if needed.
Cameron has a science test tomorrow, but he says he will study in the morning. What are the possible consequences of this?
Cameron could fail or forget to study and will not do his best.
What are some things to do to help you calm down when you’re mad?
listen to music, take a walk, deep breaths, etc.
What is a Coping Skill?
Something that you do that will help you calm down during moments of stress.
How can you tell if you’ve met a goal?
Give an example of a goal you met in the past.
The answer will vary based on the student!
This helps you organize your clothes in you bedroom.
A dresser or closet
What can happen if you spend all of your time on just one house chore?
You might not get your other chores done
What are some distractions that get in the way of starting your work right away?
Phone, TV, Video Games, Friends, Reading, Doing other work, etc.
Your parent asks you to do chores even though you don’t want to. How can you use self-control to make a good choice?
Take a deep breathe and complete the chore
What does it mean to have a flexible mind? Why is this important?
A flexible mind means to be open and understanding when things don't go your way.
Who is someone who has shown perseverance in their life?
The answer will vary based on the student!