Time Thieves
You are supposed to work on an important project tonight, but your favorite TV show is on. What do you do?
What is record the show and watch it later.
Paige throws all her papers into the same folder. Now, it takes her 10 minutes to find her assignment. What can she do to stay more organized?
What is have a separate folder for each subject and make sure they're labeled.
Flip this thought: "I am never going to get a good grade on this test".
What is "Wow, this is hard, but I'm going to try my best!"
You're about to scream at your parents because you're mad at them. How can you Stop, Think, and Choose?
What is stop, take a deep breath or walk away, and then calmly talk about why I'm upset.
What does it mean to procrastinate?
What is to put something off until later. But you keep putting it off until the very last minute.
Dana has a soccer game this weekend and has to practice everyday after school. She also has a big science project due on Friday. What should she do?
What is work on the science project when she gets home until it is finished. She needs to dedicate time to school so she doesn't get behind.
Jaime's backpack to overflowing with random papers, toys, and some old snacks. How can she keep her backpack clean and organized?
What is she can clean out her backpack every Friday and throw away (or file) any unimportant papers, throw out unwanted food, and she should not have toys at school.
Flip this thought: "I am so stupid".
What is "I'm doing the best I can".
You want to tell your teacher the truth, even though you may get in trouble. What may happen if you lie? What may happen if you tell the truth?
What is Lie: I could get in even more trouble and have to speak with Mrs. Oldham and/or she will call my parents.
Truth: I may not get in any trouble because I told the truth and I won't feel guilty because I did the right thing. My teacher will be proud of me.
What does it mean to discount your goal?
What is to tell yourself that the goal is not really important, acting as if you don't care about your achievements.
Amanda didn't write down her homework in her planner at school. What should she do?
What is be more accountable next time and remember to write it down. Call a friend and ask for the homework assignment.
Jack cannot find his writing folder. He spends all of writing time looking for it and now he's being on work. What should he do to stay organized?
What is have a place for everything you need at school. Make sure things are labeled and in a specific place so that you can find it quickly!
Flip this thought: "My teacher likes everyone more than me".
What is "My teacher cares about all of us, including me".
You're having so much fun playing a video game, but you look at the time and it's 9:30 PM. It's also a school night. How can you Stop, Think, and Choose?
What is stop playing the game and go to sleep. If I don't, I'm going to be real grumpy at school and unfocused.
What does it mean to doubt yourself?
What is to not believe that you can do something.
Hank planned on getting some chores done today, but he feels tired and puts it off till tomorrow. Which Time Thief is this an example of? (Not focusing, Procrastinating, Being Lazy, Distractors, Lack of Planning)
What should he do instead?
What is procrastinating. He should suck it up and get his chores done now, so that he can have fun tomorrow.
Chase is given an important envelope to take home to his parents. He shoves it in his backpack. What is a better way of keeping important letters safe?
What is put it in your binder that goes home everyday.
Flip this thought: "I always mess things up."
What is "I am still learning, and mistakes help me grow."
You know the answer and you blurt it out without raising your hand. What are the consequences of this choice?
What is the teacher will be upset, my peers will be upset, and my teacher may not call on me again.
Give an example of making an excuse.
What is "Oh I can't finish my homework because I have to do the dishes".
Jane wants to raise her math score on her next test, but she chooses to watch her favorite show on Netflix everyday after school. What should she do differently?
What is study for 20-30 minutes each day after school and then watch her favorite show.
Why is it important to keep your desk, backpack, and schoolwork organized?
What is when we are disorganized, our life feels chaotic, we can't find important papers, we lose homework/assignments, and we don't have the supplies we need because they are lost.
Flip this thought: "Nobody wants to be my friend."
What is "I am kind and fun, and I will find good friends who appreciate me."
You feel that you are being bullied. How can you Stop, Think, and Choose?
What is I should stop and think about who my trusted adult is that I can report this to and then tell my trusted adult.
What does it mean to not have a realistic goal.
What is your goal does not accurately reflect your capabilities at the time. It's unrealistic.