IMPACT

Through Education

Stillness – Paying Attention

• A challenge for some • Can be accomplished by all

Reasons

1. Increase attention span2. Don’t have to ask too many questions3. To cut down on frustration because you

misunderstood something

S.L.A.N.T.

S – Sit upL – Lean forwardA – Activate your thinking cap N – Note key ideas T – Track your teacher

S – Sit up straight in your chair

L – Lean forwardA – Activate your thinking cap to make sure

you are listening by asking questions to yourself and to the teacher to make sure you understand what the teacher is saying

N – Note key ideas make sure you can know what is important so that you can be

successful later on.

T – Track your teacher to make sure you don’t miss any key points

You Can Do It!

• It takes practice• It takes a while to learn

What works for you?

• Do you pay attention in class?• What prevents you from paying attention in class?• What do you do to pay attention in class?