Focusing Skills
What are focusing skills?
Strategies you can use to help yourself to focus on what you need to do/accomplish
Is waiting patiently a listening skill?
Yes
Are friendships important to have? Why or why not?
Yes. Friends are people we can share our interests with/play with. They are also people who can help us when we need help.
Do choices always have negative consequences?
No
How many more days of school do we have this year?
16
What are three ways you can help yourself focus when you are trying to do school work?
Remove all distractions like electronics, set a timer, find a quiet space, hang a sign to remind yourself to "Focus!"
When another person is talking, what are three things you should do?
turn your body towards them, look them in the eye, wait until they are done speaking before you speak
What can you do if a friend hurts your feelings or lets you down?
You can tell them that they hurt your feelings or let you down by saying: "I was hurt when you..." or "I was really disappointed when you..."
What should you think about when you are making a choice?
How many players can play Among Us at once?
4-10
Why is a schedule important to getting homework done?
If you have a schedule, you won't put the work off. You will have a certain time when you know you will do your work - so you know it will be completed.
When you are talking with someone, is it important to stay on the same topic? Why or why not?
Yes. Staying on the same topic shows someone you care and helps you to get to know them better
How can you make a new friend?
What are some good choices you can make about homework?
Ask for help when you need it, do it on time, try your best, don't do it with a show or game on.
What is Ms. Schimpf's favorite book series?
Harry Potter!!!
Name 3 things that get in the way of focusing on school work?
electronics, telling yourself "this is hard" , "this s boring", "I'll do this later", not asking questions in class
What should you do if you notice that your friend is not listening to you talk?
Ask them if they are listening or end the conversation.
Do you and your friend have to like all of the same things? Why or why not?
No. Each person is unique. And, a friend can teach you about a new game, activity or interest.
Name 3 good choices you can make in a day
Help someone, do your homework, clean, etc.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
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Do all strategies for improving focus work for everybody?
No
What are two ways to start a conversation?
"How was your weekend?" "What are you going to do this summer?" "Do you play 'Among Us'?" "Did you do the homework?"
Do you have to be friends with everyone?
No
Name 3 poor choices a person can make in a day
Not listen to others, not do your homework or classwork, be dishonest
If you could have any super power in the world, what would it be?
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