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

Completed by 795 learners
Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
In this on-going class for ages 9 to 14, students meet once a week to discuss and improve organization, note-taking, and motivation with an emphasis on kids who learn visually and physically in an ADHD and autism friendly environment.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(177 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
3-12 learners per class
50 min

What’s included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
all homework is encouraged but optional

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
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 😊 *calendar subject to change due to earner interest 

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: 
STUDENT REQUEST: Memory Magic: Tricks for Keeping Track
Inside the Hat with The Rabbit 

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


Week of April 28, 2025:
STUDENT REQUEST : Dopamine= Means? Memes? 
How to Work With Dopamine Needs. 

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! PART 1
Glossary Graphic: Craft a visual glossary of commonly used ADHD terms and their meanings.

Week of June 2 
ADHD Unofficial Terms: Decoding the Lingo! PART 2
Glossary Graphic: Craft a visual glossary of commonly used ADHD terms and their meanings.


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

Week of June 16
Tech Talk: ADHD’s Digital Dilemma!
Tech Pros & Cons:  


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 June 23:
Superpowers of Self-Regulation: Taming the Emotional Dragon!
Dragon's Flame-Out Illustration 

Week of June 30:
The Motivation Monster: Feeding Your Drive
Monster & Trophy Visualization

Week of July 7:
Time Traveling with Timers: Mastering Minutes and Moments
Clock Doodle Schema

Week of July 14:
Social Superheroes: Navigating Friendships and Feelings
Hero Costumes and Speech Bubbles

Week of July 22: (THERE WILL BE NO CLASS ON MONDAY JULY 21ST BUT THE REST OF THE WEEK THERE WILL BE CLASSES)
Memory Mouse Maze: Finding Your Way Through Details
Mouse Maze

Week of July 28:
Focus Force Field: Blocking Distractions like a Ninja
Ninja Shadow Sketch

Week of August 4:
Emotion Ocean: Sailing Through Feelings without Capsizing
Sea-faring Boat Illustration

Week of August 11:
Motivation Maps: Chart Your Path to Success
Goal Mapping Activity

Week of August 18:
Focus Rocket: Launch Your Concentration to New Heights
Rocket Blast-off Illustration

Week of August 25:
The Focus Circus: Juggling Focus and Interest
Circus + Clown FlowChart

Week of September 1:
Memory Treasure Hunt: Unlock the Secrets of Your Brain
Treasure Map of Hidden Gems

Week of September 8:
Time Wizardry: Conjuring Up Better Schedules
Wizard Clock Staff Doodle

Week of September 15:
Cognitive Flexibility Galaxy: Exploring Brain Power Beyond the Stars
Aliens, Spacecraft, and Galaxy Charting Activity 

Week of September 22:
The Motivation Magnet: Attracting Your Inner Drive
Magnet of  Goals, Dislikes,  and Rewards

Week of September 29:
Task Initiation Express: Riding the Tracks of Independence
Train Derailment Sketchnore

Week of October 6:
Focus Fortress: Building Walls Against Distractions
Castle with Guard Towers

Week of October 13:
Goal Garden: Self-Monitoring and Check In Strategies 
Garden Schema of Signposts, Care Plans, and Prioritization Plan

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Learning Goals

Students will improve their note-taking, goal-setting, organization, and time-management skills

Other Details

Supply List
All you need is something to write on and something to write with!
External Resources
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Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Bachelor’s Degree in English from Kennesaw State University
-To teach a middle/ high school level course, I have the expertise of teaching English Language Arts in a public high school in the United States for 15 years 

-I am currently certified to teach English Language Arts Level T-7 (Highly Qualified) under the Georgia Professional Standards Commission from 2007 - 2022; certification to be renewed 2026  

-I have a BS in English Education from Kennesaw State University 

-I have won Teacher of the Year multiple times 

-I am currently certified with the National Council for Teachers of English  

-I am currently and have been a private tutor and ADHD coach for over ten years, helping more than 50 families  

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