Routine Radar Slides
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING COMMAND
SYSTEM STATUS: READY
ROUTINE RADAR
Master your mornings, conquer your homework, and pack your bag like a mission specialist.
MISSION CODE
EF-TACTICAL-PLANNING
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WARNING: THE CHAOS ZONE
ALERT LEVEL: HIGH
Ever Had a Glitch in Your Day?
Mornings feel like a race against a ticking bomb? Homework gets lost in a black hole? The school bag weighs 50 pounds but still has none of the right supplies?
The Cause: Executive Dysfunction
Your brain's executive coach is feeling overwhelmed. We just need to give it a radar screen to see what's coming!
Morning Panic
Overslept, can't find shoes, skipping breakfast, running late.
Homework Void
Did the work, but left it on the desk or forgot to turn it in.
The Heavy Void
Carrying old trash, textbooks, but missing critical permissions slips.
Brain Drain
Constant stress of feeling like you forgot something important.
DISCUSSION: WHO RELATES TO THESE SLIDES?
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ROUTINE DEFENSES ENROLLMENT
THE GPS METHOD
Meet Your Navigational Tool: GPS
Just like a satellite coordinates a journey, we use GPS to blueprint any daily sequence!
G
G - Goal
Identify the destination. What is the ultimate objective of this specific time block?
Example:
Get to school on time, fully awake, and fed.
P
P - Plan
Time mapping and order. Estimate how long tasks take and write down a sequence.
Example:
30 min total. Brush teeth (5m), Eat (15m), Dress (10m).
S
S - Step-by-Step
Execution and triggers. Set up cues and physical spots to make action automatic.
Example:
Alarm goes off → feet touch the floor immediately.
STRATEGY: WRITE THIS THREE-PART FRAMEWORK ON YOUR ANCHOR CHART
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MISSION 1: MORNING LAUNCH
TIME MANAGEMENT ENGINE
Deconstructing the Morning Rush
Most morning problems happen because we underestimate how long tasks actually take. Let's map real timelines!
PRO TIP: THE 5-MINUTE BUFFER
Always add a 5-minute cushion to your morning routine for "unforeseen systemic glitches" (like a missing shoe or a lost key!).
Morning Sequence Builder TOTAL TIME: 45 MINS
1 System Boot-up (Get dressed)
10 mins
2 Fuel Recharge (Eat breakfast)
15 mins
3 Hygiene Cycle (Brush teeth & wash face)
10 mins
4 Buffer Time (Pack up & shoes on)
10 mins
CHALLENGE: DO YOU DO THESE IN A DIFFERENT ORDER? WHAT IS YOUR MORNING BOTTLENECK?
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MISSION 2: THE HOMEWORK HACK
COGNITIVE LOAD REDUCTION
Beating the Homework Bug
Staring at a heap of homework leads to instant brain freeze. We defeat this with two tactical laws:
01
Eat the Frog First
Do the hardest or longest assignment first when your brain fuel is 100% full.
02
Clear the Launchpad
Remove phone, tabs, food wrappers. Only have things on your desk that are required for your mission.
The Priority Quadrant
How would you sequence these tasks after school?
🔴 CRITICAL / HARD
Math Fractions Sheet
Takes 25 mins. Brain-heavy.
🟡 CRITICAL / EASY
Science Vocabulary Review
Takes 10 mins. Simple memory run.
🟢 STRATEGIC
Read Book Chapter
Takes 15 mins. Quiet & relaxed.
⚪ MAINTENANCE
Organize Pencil Case
Takes 3 mins. low effort.
💡 Discussion: Which task do you eat first? Why?
STRATEGY: SETTING UP A CLEAN INSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENT REDUCES EXECUTIVE BLOCKAGES
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MISSION 3: THE LAUNCHPAD ENGINE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
The "Night-Before" Launchpad Protocol
Packing your school bag in the morning is a trap. Do it the night before and place it in a designated Launchpad Spot near the front door.
LAUNCHPAD CRITICAL FLIGHT CHECK
Chromebook on charger (or pack charger)
All signed slips/homework placed in binder
Water bottle washed & sitting on counter
Designated Launchpad Spot
Your launchpad must be in the exact same place every single night.
📍 FRONT DOOR 📍 KITCHEN TABLE 📍 BEDROOM HOOK
READY TO RADAR? LET'S OPEN THE MISSION LOG WORKSHEETS!
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Routine Radar Map Guide
MISSION COMMAND PROTOCOL
ROUTINE RADAR MAP GUIDE
Level A: Guided Routine Blueprinting
LEVEL A (SUPPORTED)
Specialist:
Launch Date:
ZONE 1
Map the Goal: Connecting the Routines
Draw a line to match each Goal on the left to its correct Routine Zone on the right!
YOUR TARGET GOAL
Get assignments finished and in your folder.
Get dressed, eat breakfast, and arrive on time.
Pack computer and books the night before.
ROUTINE ZONE
Morning Launch
Packing Launchpad
Homework Hack
ZONE 2
The Morning Mission Order
Fill in the blanks using the Mission Bank steps to schedule your morning timeline.
🍽️ Eat Breakfast 🎒 Pack Backpack 👕 Get Dressed 🪥 Brush Teeth
7:00 AM
1
7:15 AM
2
7:30 AM
3
7:40 AM
4
ZONE 3
Your Night-Before Checklist
What needs to go into your backpack before you go to sleep? Put a check next to the items you must pack!
Homework Folder
Chromebook & Charger
Filled Water Bottle
Favorite Toy (Keep at home!)
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Routine Radar Mission Log
MISSION COMMAND PROTOCOL
ROUTINE RADAR MISSION LOG
Level B: Independent Routine Architect
LEVEL B (INDEPENDENT)
Mission Commander:
Launch Date:
PHASE 1
GPS: State Your Goal
Pick one routine you want to improve (e.g., My Morning Routine, My After-School Homework Setup, or My Night-Before Packing). Write down your ultimate success goal in detail:
My Mission Goal Statement:
I will successfully plan and run my...
PHASE 2
Tactical Time Mapping
Break your target routine down into 4 sequential action steps. Estimate the time needed for each step and add up your total duration.
ORDER
ACTION DESCRIPTION
EST. TIME
TOOLS NEEDED
1
mins
2
mins
3
mins
4
mins
Calculated Mission Run Time:
TOTAL MINS
PHASE 3
Radar Obstacle Scanner
What is your single biggest Daily Glitch (e.g. phone alerts, can't find materials, feeling tired)? Write it down below, then engineer a Defensive Action Strategy to defeat it!
Identified Glitch
Explain the bottleneck here...
Defensive Strategy
How will you block or prevent this glitch?
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