Teacher Script: Task Titans!

Introduction & Hook (Slide 1: Task Titans!)

"Good morning, second-grade superstars! Look at our first slide today: Task Titans! Isn't that an exciting name? What do you think a 'Task Titan' might be? Turn and talk to a partner for 30 seconds, then we'll share."

(Allow students to discuss. Call on a few students to share.)

"That's right! A Task Titan is someone who is ready to tackle their tasks, even when they seem big or tricky. Today, we're going to learn how all of us can become Task Titans!"

What's a 'Task Titan'? (Slide 2: What's a 'Task Titan'?)

"As our slide says, a Task Titan is someone who takes on their work with a plan, even when it’s tough. Think about a superhero. Do they only fight easy villains? No! They face all challenges! Being a Task Titan means you’re ready to face all your school tasks, big or small, fun or… not-so-fun!"

Why Do Tasks Matter? (Slide 3: Why Do Tasks Matter?)

"Why do you think it's important to do all our tasks in school? What happens when we finish our work? What do we learn?"

(Allow a few students to share. Guide them to ideas like learning new things, feeling proud, helping the classroom run smoothly, and being ready for fun activities.)

"Exactly! When we complete our tasks, we learn new things, we get smarter, and we feel a wonderful sense of accomplishment. It also helps our classroom run smoothly because we're all doing our part!"

Our Secret Weapon: Task Power-Ups! (Slide 4: Our Secret Weapon: Task Power-Ups!)

"Sometimes, starting or finishing a task, especially one we don't prefer, can feel like a big mountain to climb. But guess what? We all have secret weapons! I call them Task Power-Ups!"

"A Task Power-Up is anything that helps you get started or keep going, even when a task is tricky or not your favorite. What do you think some of your own Task Power-Ups might be?"

Brainstorming Power-Ups! (Slide 5: Brainstorming Power-Ups!)

"Let's brainstorm together! What are some things that help you focus, get started, or finish your work? Share your ideas, and I'll write them on the board!"

(Write student ideas on the board. Prompt with examples if needed: 'Does taking a deep breath help?', 'What about thinking about what you get to do after your work is done?', 'Sometimes just sitting down and starting helps, doesn't it?')

"These are all fantastic ideas! We can use these Power-Ups whenever we feel stuck."

A Quick Start: The 'First Five' Power-Up! (Slide 6: A Quick Start: The 'First Five' Power-Up!)

"Here's one of my favorite Power-Ups: The 'First Five!' Sometimes the hardest part of a task is just starting. So, if you're looking at a task and thinking, 'Oh no, this is going to be hard' or 'I really don't want to do this,' I challenge you to try this:

• Just start working for five minutes.
• Set a timer, or I can tell you when five minutes are up.
• Focus on just those five minutes, and don't worry about the rest of the task yet.

"You might be surprised! Often, after five minutes, you'll find it's not so bad, and you're already in the flow of working!"

Your Choices, Your Power! (Slide 7: Your Choices, Your Power!)

"Another great Power-Up is using your choices! We might not always get to choose if we do a task, but we often get to choose how we do it. Think about it:"

• "What order will you do your tasks in? Maybe you want to do the tricky one first and get it over with, or save it for last after you've warmed up."
• "Where will you work? At your desk? In a quiet corner?"
• "What tools will you use? A special pencil? Different colored markers for different parts?"

"Making these small choices can give you a big feeling of control and make the task feel more like your task."

The Reward: That 'I Did It!' Feeling! (Slide 8: The Reward: That 'I Did It!' Feeling!)

"There's a special feeling we get when we finish something, isn't there? That 'I Did It!' Feeling! It's a mix of proud and relieved, and ready for whatever's next, maybe even a fun break or our favorite activity!"

"Now, let's put some of these ideas into practice! I have a special “My Task Power-Up” Activity Sheet for you. You'll think about a task that's sometimes tough for you and then list your own Power-Ups to help you conquer it!"

(Distribute the “My Task Power-Up” Activity Sheet. Give students 5-7 minutes to complete it. Circulate and assist as needed. Transition to the Cool Down when complete.)

You Are A Task Titan! (Slide 9: You Are A Task Titan!)

"Amazing work, future Task Titans! Remember, every time you use a Power-Up to complete a task, you're getting stronger and smarter. You can do it!"

"To wrap up our lesson, I have one last thing: a Cool Down: "I Conquered It!" Ticket. On this ticket, I want you to write or draw one thing you learned today about becoming a Task Titan, or one Power-Up you plan to use this week!"

(Distribute the Cool Down: "I Conquered It!" Ticket. Collect them as students finish.)

"Thank you, Task Titans! I know you'll use these strategies to conquer all your awesome tasks!"

My Task Power-Up! Activity Sheet

Becoming a Task Titan!

Name: ____________________________

1. A task I sometimes find tricky is...

(Think about a task at school or home that you sometimes don't want to do, or find a little hard to start. Write or draw it here!)

2. My Power-Ups to Conquer It!

(What are 2-3 things you can do to help yourself get started or keep going with that tricky task? Choose from our ideas or come up with your own!)

3. I will try my Power-Ups by...

(How will you use your Power-Ups this week?)

Cool Down: "I Conquered It!" Ticket

Name: ____________________________


### I am a Task Titan! Here's what I learned/will do:

(Write or draw one thing you learned today about becoming a Task Titan, or one Power-Up you plan to use this week to conquer a task!)