Good organization and time management—some of us just have the gift! You know who I’m talking about—Those amazing multi-taskers who have to-do lists a mile long and yet seamlessly execute each and every task to perfection with time to spare. We ask ourselves, “How do they do it?!” We often envy them (and maybe even curse them under our breath!) But we could all be just a little more like those masters of good time management if we followed a few simple guidelines. When I started writing this post and creating the product to accompany it, my intention was to make a product that would be meaningful and holiday related for my middle and high school students. But I have come to realize that all of us could utilize and benefit from the exercises included in my latest TpT product. I hope you get a chance to check out my holiday time management and organization product: Get Organized for the Holidays!{Tasks for Practicing Executive Functioning Skills} and find it a helpful tool for your older students (and even yourself) during the hectic holiday season!
In addition, this week’s “speechsnack”– Grinch-Kabobs– are a perfect hands-on activity for practicing good executive functioning and organization. If permitted, try this food activity in the classroom. I have included a FREE activity that you can download when you click on the PREVIEW of my latest product!! This download will give you a sneak peek at what’s available when you purchase the complete product!! It’s my gift to you this holiday season!
Included in this FREEBIE:
•“How to Make Grinch-Kabobs” sequencing photo
•“What will it look like” activity sheet which borrows from the strategy of “starting with the end in mind” created by the amazing Sarah Ward. (Have students complete this activity prior to the task sheet)
•Planning form to be used along with each of the task activity sheets. This form is an organizational diagram which will ask students to list materials needed for the task, how much time is needed for each task, and troubleshoot what could possibly go wrong while completing the task.
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Task Sheet Check off the necessary steps for each activity—there are 10 correct steps and a few incorrect steps that the student must identify.
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Then, fill in the missing steps at the bottom half of the sheet.
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A corresponding sheet for each activity challenges students to fill in all 10 steps accurately.
So why did I choose a snack themed after Dr. Seuss’ infamous character “The Grinch???” Well, think about it, although his heart may be two sizes too small, he’s the perfect role model for good executive functioning! You’ve got to hand it to him, he planned out his whole grand scheme with great organization and details. There’s no way Whoville could have been stripped of every Christmas tree and decoration without great executive functioning, you must admit!
Adorable as always!!!!!!