Sometimes the hardest part of a task is starting.
Key Idea
Reduce the response effort of the first step without automatically removing the learning expectation.
What This Can Look Like
Instead of: “Finish the whole page.” Try: “Start with number one.” Or: “Let’s do the first one together.” Or offer a meaningful choice: “Do you want to write the answer or tell me first?”
✓Try This
- •Make the first step: - obvious - short - achievable - supported when necessary Then reinforce starting.
Keep in Mind
Starting is a skill worth reinforcing. You do not have to wait until the entire task is complete before recognizing progress.