Free playbook

The 3-2-1 Homework Launch System

A printable PDF

The free 3-2-1 plan for the hardest part of homework: the start.

A playbook to print. One setup. A 3-2-1 countdown to start. What to say to "I'll do it later."

Where should we send it?

Sending to

One email with the playbook. No drip sequence, no spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Phone is optional and never called.

What's inside

Quick start: three things to do tonight.
The 3: a setup you do once.
The 2: the launch, every day.
The 1: what to do after five minutes.
A setup checklist to print.
What to say to "I'll do it later."
A fix-it guide for when it stops working.
A card to post near the homework spot.

Pages from the playbook.

Six of the 20 pages. You get all of them.

Playbook page 6: The "3": Pre-Homework Setup (Do This Once)
The 3: a setup you do once.
Playbook page 8: The "2": Launch Sequence (Do This Every Day)
The 2: the launch, every day.
Playbook page 10: The "1": Momentum Sustainer (After 5 Minutes)
The 1: what to do after five minutes.
Playbook page 12: Environmental Setup Checklist (Print This Page)
A setup checklist to print.
Playbook page 13: Script: When Your Teen Says "I'll Do It Later"
What to say to "I'll do it later."
Playbook page 15: When the System Breaks Worksheet (Troubleshooting Guide)
A fix-it guide for when it stops working.

3-2-1 quick reference card

3... 2... 1... Start.

The 3

  • Brain Station ready (supplies in bin).
  • Homework Zone clear (table or desk).
  • Top 3 card pre-loaded.

The 2

  • Body double for 2 minutes (you in room, silent).
  • Teen counts "3-2-1-Start" and opens task #1.

The 1

  • Check: Did task #1 get started? If yes, leave them alone.
Jacob Dennis, founder of Riveta Labs

I was the kid who made homework hell at my house.

I have ADHD. I built the thing I needed.

This playbook is the by-hand version of it.

Is it really free?

Yes. You get one email with the playbook.

Do we need Canvas?

No. The playbook works with any school portal or a paper planner.

Will I get more emails?

One email with the playbook. No drip sequence, no spam.

Print it before the next school night.

Where should we send it?

Sending to

One email with the playbook. No drip sequence, no spam. Unsubscribe anytime. Phone is optional and never called.