See you later, procrastinator! : (get it done)
by Espeland, Pamela, 1951-
Print Book 2008 |
Available at 1 Library 1 of 1 copy |
Summary
Kids today are notorious for putting things off--it's easy for homework and chores to take a backseat to playing video games, hanging out with friends, watching television, or surfing online. Full-color cartoons and kid-friendly text teach kids how to get motivated, stay motivated, and get things done. Kids learn 12 reasons why people procrastinate and 12 Procrastination Busters that can help; 20 ways to kiss procrastination good-bye; tips for avoiding setbacks like the dreaded Domino Effect; and Mighty Motivators and Fun Rewards to keep them on track. See You Later, Procrastinator! gives kids lots of ways to kick the procrastination habit and feel more in charge of their lives.
Contents
Quick quizProcrasti-Nation
The pitiful tale of Peter Procrastinator
Procrastination in action
Procrastination investigation
20 ways to kiss procrastination good-bye
Take a chill pill
Mission: organization
Get a plan, man
Just do it
To-do-be-do-be-do
Psych yourself up
Have a few tricks up your sleeve
Rooty-toot routines
Beat boredom
Tick-tock-tick
Know your mess
The amazing race
Cut the clutter
Chart those chores
Homework helpers
Big project? Break it down
Don't be a blockhead
Picture your success
Shoulda woulda gotta
Goals get you there
Pete-repeat: the story continues
How to stop procrastinating, starting right now.
Additional Information
Series | Laugh & learn. |
Subjects |
Procrastination
-- Juvenile literature.
Laziness. |
Publisher | Minneapolis, MN :2008 |
Contributors |
Verdick, Elizabeth,
author. Mark, Steve, illustrator. |
Language |
English |
Description |
101 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm. |
Bibliography Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (page 96) and index. |
ISBN | 9781575422787 1575422786 0329661973 9780329661977 9781439545263 143954526X |
Other | Classic View |