I LOVE all of Trevor Romain's stories! This particular book can help students who have a hard time staying organized, getting assignments completed, & studying. We also talk about the importance of good attendance in this group as well. The 1st session is dedicated to understanding what each student believes their issues are when it comes to study skills & time mgmt.
Week 1-
- Intro.- what would you like to get out of this group?
- Group rules
- Learn about learning styles
- Organization- what does it mean & why is it so important?
- Play the backpack scavenger hunt- http://www.schcounselor.com/2013/11/backpack-organization-game-school.html
- Pass out the study secrets at home tip sheet
- Goal for this week: write any homework assignments down in your planner.
- Check in- How did last week's goal go?
- Read How To Do Your Homework Without Throwing Up- page 2-19
- Show an example of a homework schedule & have students come up with their own schedule
- Goal for this week: no missing homework assignments
- Check in- how did last week's goal go?
- Time management- Riddle: What flies but has no wings? What do you think the expression "time flies" means?
- Time video clip- http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/video/index.html?PHPSESSID=bb14082070549e6e7491afef71c61c65
- Discussion- What advice would you give to these students? Do you ever feel stressed out or overwhelmed? What can you do?
- Goal for this week- use time wisely to get the things you need to get done before relaxing
- Check in- how did last week's goal go?
- Take the 'pay attention to directions' quiz (see attachment below)
- Tips for taking the test (see attachment below)
- Decorate the 'rock this test' bookmark (see attachment below)
- Goal for this week- read all the directions before starting assignments
- Check in- how did last week's goal go?
- Fill out my goals worksheet. (see attachment below)
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