Our Brain & Goals
What part of our body lets us know when we are hurt, learns new things and thinks of imaginary things?
Our Brain!
What is one place that often becomes disorganized for you?
Examples include: locker, desk, bedroom, backpack, etc.
What might happen if you don't follow directions in school?
Examples include: you might get into trouble, you might need a lot of reminders, you may not be the boss of yourself.
What does it look like to be "in the zone" during independent literacy time?
Why is it important to control your impulses?
Examples include: you might distract others, make others annoyed, get into trouble, hurt someone, miss out of opportunities, etc.
Examples include: biting nails, thinking about other things, tapping leg, faster heart rate, feeling sleepy, etc.
Why is it important to keep things organized?
Staying organized helps you find things easier and can lead to being more responsible.
What is an important responsibility you have at school?
Examples include: coming to class, completing work, getting ready to leave, etc
What are common distractions that might take you out of "the zone"?
What is a common impulse that you have?
Examples include: calling out, touching others, pushing buttons, eating cookies, etc.
What is one thing you need to be responsible for at school?
Examples include: doing work, putting things away, etc.
What is one way to organize loose papers on your desk or in your backpack?
You can throw old things away, use a folder, bring home, etc.
What are the steps for completing work in class?
Getting out materials, sitting at desk, positive self-talk, starting the task, asking for help as needed.
What might it look like to be distracted during whole-group number corner?
Examples: looking around, talking to others, etc.
What is one way that your body tells you that you're having an impulse?
Examples include: quick heart rate, bored, rumble in your tummy, etc.
What is the name of the tools we learned to stay focused, follow directions, stay organized and stop before acting?
Power Tools
What is the name of the power tool that helps with organization?
Success Check
What is the Super Steps power tool?
A to-do list
What can you do to get back into the zone?
Examples include: get water, take a deep breath, stretch, positive self-talk, etc.
What is the name of the power tool for stopping before acting?
S.T.A.R.
What is an example of a responsibility goal?
Example: completing my assignments in class on time with no reminders from others.
What are two of the three questions on the Success Checklist?
Clean? Right Spot? Proud of the Place/space?
What is the name of the tool for following directions?
Super Steps
What is the name for the power tool for staying focused?
Self-Tracker
What do the letters in the power tool for "stopping before acting" stand for?
Stop, Think, Act, Review