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Time to get started : a story about learning to take initiative / Illustrated by Lisa M. Griffin; Written by Bryan Smith

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Boys Town, NE Boys Town Press 2018Description: 32 pages ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781944882310
Subject(s): Summary: "Do your kids tell you that they'll get to chores or homework, but then YOU end up either starting it...or getting upset because you have to constantly remind them? This book simplifies task initiation by breaking it down into four easy steps. Blake doesn't understand why he has to clean his room RIGHT NOW. And he d rather do anything than learn multiplication! He'll get to those things eventually! But right now he is enjoying his video game. Luckily for Blake, his mom is there to help him understand why it's important to get started on tasks right away. By exploring his reasons for putting off the things he is supposed to do, Blake soon realizes that he is simply making excuses. Join Blake as he and his mom go through a few simple steps to help him take initiative and get things done. Time to Get Started is part of the Executive FUNction series of books that inspires children in grades K-5 to be flexible, organized, and resourceful. Tips for counselors, parents and educators are included in the back of the book."
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Book Book AIDE Canada Main Library 03:03.c SMIT.c 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 103000

"Do your kids tell you that they'll get to chores or homework, but then YOU end up either starting it...or getting upset because you have to constantly remind them?
This book simplifies task initiation by breaking it down into four easy steps.

Blake doesn't understand why he has to clean his room RIGHT NOW. And he d rather do anything than learn multiplication!

He'll get to those things eventually! But right now he is enjoying his video game.

Luckily for Blake, his mom is there to help him understand why it's important to get started on tasks right away.

By exploring his reasons for putting off the things he is supposed to do, Blake soon realizes that he is simply making excuses.

Join Blake as he and his mom go through a few simple steps to help him take initiative and get things done.

Time to Get Started is part of the Executive FUNction series of books that inspires children in grades K-5 to be flexible, organized, and resourceful. Tips for counselors, parents and educators are included in the back of the book."