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ADHD Joan and the Piles of Doom! (How to Clean Your Room)

Ages 6-10
Live One-Time Class
Join us for an interactive hour where students will help guide the narrative of ADHD Joan and the Piles of Doom, making choices and learning practical room organization techniques along the way.

Live video meetings
Meets once
1-8 learners per class
50 min

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
ADHD Organization Skills: Fun Story-Based Cleaning Class for Kids 

Description:
Is your child struggling with messy rooms and disorganization due to ADHD? This interactive, one-hour online class uses a captivating story, "ADHD Joan and the Piles of Doom," to teach practical cleaning and organization strategies tailored for kids with ADHD. Learn essential executive function skills through engaging storytelling and collaborative problem-solving.

What Your Child Will Gain:
 * Effective Cleaning Techniques: Master step-by-step strategies for tackling clutter, including trash removal, decluttering, sorting, and organizing.
 * Executive Function Support: Develop crucial executive function skills like planning, prioritizing, and task initiation through interactive problem-solving.
 * Practical Organization Skills: Learn how to categorize, organize, and utilize storage solutions to maintain a tidy space.
 * Positive Learning Environment: Engage in a fun, supportive, and judgment-free atmosphere that transforms cleaning into an enjoyable experience.
 * ADHD-Friendly Strategies: Learn cleaning methods designed to work with the unique challenges of ADHD, promoting focus and reducing overwhelm.

Class Structure:
 * Interactive Storytelling: Participate in "ADHD Joan and the Piles of Doom," making choices and providing solutions to help Joan organize her room.
 * Collaborative Problem-Solving: Brainstorm and discuss strategies, learning to prioritize and break down tasks.
 * Practical Application: Apply learned skills directly within the story, reinforcing understanding and building confidence.
 * Skills Covered: Trash removal, decluttering, sorting, categorizing, organizing, and basic cleaning (vacuuming/dusting).

Topics: ADHD, organization skills, cleaning, executive function, decluttering, time management, focus, attention, kids, teens, online class, interactive, story, learning strategies, home organization.

(Class image is licensed to Laura Paxton by Firefly AI.)
ADHD Joan and the Piles of Doom, (c) Laura Paxton

Learning Goals

Students will learn how to organize and clean their rooms.
Students will learn how to work collaboratively to offer suggestions and feedback.

Other Details

Learning Needs
This class is designed to support the unique learning needs of children with ADHD, ASD or other neurodivergence that make learning how to clean a room feel difficult or overwhelming. I have over 20 years experience in special education.
Pre-Requisites
None.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined February, 2025
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from West Georgia University
I have over twenty years experience as a special education teacher. I also live with ADHD and ASD myself, and I have been able to overcome many challenges with life skills to develop methods that work for others. I also have successfully taught young children to clean their rooms. 

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