Executive Functioning Lessons

Description

These executive functioning lessons are a straightforward and kid friendly way to teach students about their brain’s control panel. It includes executive functioning activities for planning skills (organization, time management, task initiation, goal-setting), self-control skills (coping, attention, thinking before acting), and flexible thinking (perspective taking, changing thoughts, going with the flow).

They were designed as tier 1 classroom social emotional learning lesson (vs. interventions) and work great as a comprehensive unit (that includes pre/post surveys)!

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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Each lesson includes:

• Movement-based or hands-on opener
• Slideshow for introducing and teaching the skills
• Partner or group practice activity
• Independent worksheet for developing self-awareness and self-reflection
• Self-assessment
• Closing questions and exit ticket

The bundle also includes:

• Teacher pre/post survey
• Student pre/post survey
• EF poster
• EF check-in visual