That is, until Mom reminds Blake that it is HIS fundraiser, so he needs to help. Blake has a to-do list that's just too long. How can his parents and teachers expect him to finish his homework, clean his room AND bake cookies for the baseball bake sale? Don't they know there's something urgent he has to do now - like play video games?!

When Mom encourages Blake to follow the 3 Ps - prioritizing, planning and posting a reminder of what needs to be done - he's unimpressed. But as his responsibilities pile up and his deadlines quickly approach, he has to figure out what needs doing now. Can following Mom's advice and using the 3 Ps really make a difference?

School counselor and award-winning author Bryan Smith reveals the answer in the relatable story about the power of preparation and planning. It's the latest tale from the author's Executive Function series written for students in grades K through 5.

Tips for parents and educators to help reinforce the message of time-management and self-reliance in children are included.

The series also includes:

• What Were You Thinking?
• My Day Is Ruined!
• It Was Just Right Here!
• Of Course It's a Big Deal!
• Time to Get Started!
• What's the Problem?
• How Did You Miss That?
• Fix It with Focus
• How Do I Remember All That?