I’ll Never Get All of That Done!: A Story about Planning and Prioritizing (Executive Function)

It can be challenging for children to know where to get started when they have a big task to complete.Teach your child how to set priorities with this great storybook. Blake has a to-do list that’s just too long. How can his parents and teachers expect him to finish his homework, clean his room AND bake cookies for the baseball bake sale? Don’t they know there’s something urgent he has to do now like play video games?! When Mom encourages Blake to follow the 3 Ps, prioritizing, planning and posting a reminder of what needs to be done in order of importance, he’s unimpressed. But as his responsibilities pile up and his deadlines quickly approach, he has to figure out what needs doing now. Can following Mom’s advice and using the 3 Ps really make a difference? School counselor and award-winning author Bryan Smith reveals the answer in this relatable story about the power of preparation and planning. It s the latest tale from the author’s Executive FUNction storybook series, written for K-5 students, their parents and teachers. Use this storybook to help your child break down assignments and chores into more manageable tasks so they won’t feel overwhelmed. Included are tips for parents and educators on how to teach kids planning and prioritizing when completing chores, schoolwork or any project.