Kevin tries to finish the math page as fast as he can. He doesn't read the sentences and just adds all the numbers he sees. He finishes first, but he gets half of them wrong and has to stay in during recess to fix them.

As Marcus reads his science textbook, he takes notes that he can later turn into a study guide by changing section headings into questions.

The group starts working without talking first. Everyone tries to draw on the same corner of the poster at the same time. They argue about which dinosaur to pick and the bell rings before they even finish the title.

Marcus aced his astronomy test!

Ben just shoves every paper he gets into the front pocket of his binder. He doesn't have a plan for where things go. When it’s time to hand in his work, he has to dig through a giant pile of crumpled papers and can’t find what he needs.

Maya knows she gets tired if she writes too much at once, so she uses a timer to take breaks. She uses a checklist to do one thing at a time: first the characters, then the plot, and then the ending. She finishes her report.

Carla is listening to her teacher explain the Revolutionary War. She is doing her best to write down everything that her teacher is saying.

Riley knows the end of the song is the hardest part for her. Instead of playing the whole song, she just practices the last three notes over and over. Once she gets those right, she plays the whole song perfectly. She learns the song.

Ella knows that a big mess feels scary, so she decides to clean one area at a time. She starts with just the LEGOs on the rug, then moves to the clothes in the corner. Because she has a clear plan, she finishes quickly and has enough time.

Tessa knows she is sleepy in the morning, so she packs her bag the night before. She hangs her house key on a special hook by the door so she never loses it. In the morning, she just grabs her bag and goes. She never misses the bus,

Mason knows he loses his pencils if they roll around, so he uses a small plastic box to hold them. He stacks his books from biggest to smallest so they don't tip over. Now, he can grab his notebook in one second and start his work.

Noah waits until he is eating breakfast to look for his homework. He has to run around the house looking for his shoes and forgets his lunch on the counter. He is stressed out and almost misses the bus every day.