Ongoing: Sketchnoting, Organization, & Executive Function for the ADHD Brain 1

No one enjoys feeling disorganized or behind or overwhelmed, and we don’t have to. Neurodivergence can actually be a super power if we focus on making life skills (like deadlines, motivators, and note-taking) an enjoyable task; we can inspire their natural curiosity and creativity to HELP them feel successful.  This class will cover the basics of sketchnoting and how it specifically targets the ADHD brain, how to pinpoint what each child’s unique motivators are, how to track and keep up with deadlines, how to organize to fit each kid’s specific needs, and some overall fundamentals of learning styles.  No class builds off of previous knowledge, so kids can pop in and out of classes as they develop their skills and goals.  

Join in at any time! Classes are dynamic and engaging in that no more than 15 minutes at a time are devoted to "lecture." The rest of the class is see-do-share model where students are given challenges and discussion items that help them recognize their unique strengths and create goals to address academic frustrations.  

Teaching style is geared open to all learners. In the course students are allowed to interact in discussions via chat as opposed to turning microphones if preferred. Teacher recognizes the need for movement and fidget during class and activities do not exceed 15 minutes at a time--to allow variety and cognitive stimulation.  

Students will be interacting with both instructor  and classmates. As the class is ongoing and will need to respond to students' interests the structure part of class discussion will also need to vary and will not build off each other form week to week. Discussion will be both student to teacher and student to student (monitored). Students will share out ideas, writing, and sketch-notes during discussion.   
 
No experience required  

SUPPLIES: All you need is something to write on and something to write with!

CURRICULUM:  There is no end date to the class. If you do not see upcoming curriculum posted, it is only because I try to respond to learners’ needs in a timely manner and honor their curiosities! To that end, class content is subject to change to ensure the course is always learner-led 😊 

Week of January 20, 2025:
Unlocking the Mysteries of ADHD: A Brainy Adventure!
Brain Map: 

Week of January 27, 2025:
Executive Function Fiesta: Celebrating the ADHD Connection!
Function Flowchart: 

Week of February 3, 2025:
ADHD MythBusters: Fact or Fiction Showdown!
Myth vs. Reality Infographic:  

Week of February 10, 2025:
Neurotransmitters Unleashed: The ADHD Connection!
Neurotransmitter Notes:  

Week of February 17, 2025:
Focus Factor: Tools of the Trade for ADHD! part 1
Focus Toolkit:  

Week of February 24, 2025:
Focus Factor: Tools of the Trade for ADHD! part 2
Focus Toolkit:  

Week of March 3, 2025: Hyperfocus and Hyper drive
ADHD Transitions and gamifying your workload 

Week of March 10, 2025:
 Ages and Stages of ADHD
ADHD Growth Chart

Week of March 17, 2025:
Robot Detective! Solving Common ADHD Struggles
Robot Repair Manual Part 1

Week of March 24, 2025:
Robot Detective! Solving Common ADHD Struggles
Robot Repair Manual Part 2

Week of March 31, 2025:
Clutterwhelm and Cleaning: Taming the Chaos!
Clutter Map: Visualize areas of clutter with strategies for organizing each space.

THERE WILL BE NO CLASS APRIL 6 -13 

Week of April 14, 2025: 
Memory Magic: Tricks for Keeping Track
Inside the Hat with The Rabbit 

Week of April 21, 2025:
Horsing Around: How To Ride Smoothly With Others
Stable Support Systems for Social Situations


Week of April 28, 2025:
Routine Rangers: Navigating Daily Adventures!
Routine Radar: Design a radar chart to track daily routines and identify areas for improvement.

Week of May 5, 2025:
ADHD Systems and NONsystems: Finding Your Flow!
System Design Flowchart: Create a flowchart showcasing effective systems versus chaotic non-systems. 

Week of May 12, 2025:
What is the ADHD Iceberg?
Iceberg Visualization: Illustrate the concept of visible versus underlying challenges of ADHD.

Week of May 19, 2025:
Goals versus Outlook: Navigating Perspectives!
Goal Vision Board: Create a vision board depicting personal goals and the outlook to achieve them.

Week of May 26, 2025:
ADHD Unofficial Terms: Decoding the Lingo!
Glossary Graphic: Craft a visual glossary of commonly used ADHD terms and their meanings.

Week of June 2 
Tech Talk: ADHD’s Digital Dilemma!
Tech Pros & Cons:  

Week of June 9
Routine Revolution: Building Structure for Success!
Daily Routine Map:  


There is no end date to the class. If you do not see upcoming curriculum posted, it is only because I try to respond to learners’ needs in a timely manner and honor their curiosities! To that end, class content is subject to change to ensure the course is always learner-led 😊 

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PREVIOUS CLASSES WE HAVE DONE: 
(some of these subjects are repeated but taught in a new way as these skills need to be reinforced often): 

Week of December 16
Deficits and Defeats?
Up up up in a Balloon! Activity  

Week of December 23 (THERE WILL BE NO CLASS DEC 23RD TO THE 27TH DUE TO TEACHER OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAY) 

Week of December 30
The Trick and the Trade of Your Brain
Time Portal Planning Sheet 

Week of Jan 6 2025
Catch 'Em All! 
Neuro-pokemon 
 
Week of Jan 13 2025
Distraction Defense Shield 
External vs Internal Mind Map