Executive Function is a term used to describe the many tasks one's brain performs that are necessary to think, act, and solve problems. Executive functioning includes tasks that help us learn new information, remember and retrieve information we've learned in the past, and use this information to solve problems of everyday life. A child's executive functioning skills make it possible for him or her to function in a manner consistent for the child’s age.
Planning skills involve managing current or future tasks by setting goals and establishing the steps needed to complete the task. This requires that a student prioritize which tasks should be done immediately or which can wait. It also requires that a student learn to sequence or determine which order to complete tasks.
Organization of materials involves keeping belongings and other personal objects neat and orderly. An individual needs to maintain such items and materials so they are easy to access and use as needed.
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Use this Binder Organization checklist to promote success for individuals and whole classes.
Subscribe to Download!Motivate and reward your students to use executive skills to clean desks. Responding with these fun rewards when the student engages in appropriate behavior is a powerful way to shape behavior. Includes three different versions!
Subscribe to Download!Motivate and reward your students to use executive skills to clean lockers. Responding with these fun rewards when the student engages in appropriate behavior is a powerful way to shape behavior. Includes three different versions!
Subscribe to Download!Use this Desk cleaning checklist to promote success for individuals and whole classes.
Subscribe to Download!Use this Locker cleaning checklist to promote success for individuals and whole classes. 2 Versions Included: VERSION 1 = Filled in with words + images. VERSION 2 = Editable! Personalize by TYPING directly into PDF.
Subscribe to Download!This 8 PAGE High Quality PDF is a great way to address executive functioning skills! Organize and arrange the Summer themed cards in alphabetical order. The student’s performance may be timed and recorded on the score sheet attached; she/she can aim to beat the time in the future. Also includes printing paper (2 Versions).
Subscribe to Download!This is a 6 PAGE PDF that includes three different exercises for improving planning skills. The student will be provided background information about assignments. They will use the attached calendar to help with answering many of the questions.
Subscribe to Download!Use good judgment to number each step from 1 to 6, in the correct order to complete the task.
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