Executive Functioning Lesson

Description

This executive functioning lesson was created to develop understanding and self-awareness around what executive functioning is, why it’s important, and how students use it every day at home and at school. It was designed as a tier 1 classroom social emotional learning lesson (vs. an intervention) and works as a standalone lesson, or as part of an executive functioning unit.

Who is this resource for?

• School counselors, school social workers, classroom teachers – anyone delivering SEL lessons!
• It is recommended for students in 3rd-5th grades, but you know your students’ developmental levels and capabilities best

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This resource includes:

• Movement-based opener
• Slideshow for introducing and teaching what executive functioning is
• Partner or group puzzle activity (with worksheet option) for students to practice identifying relevant examples of executive functioning during the day
• Independent worksheet for developing self-awareness and self-reflection
• Executive functioning self-assessment
• Closing questions and exit ticket