Instructions: Print and cut out each working memory card. Place cards in order (8 cards total). Print answer sheets.
Student selects and reads card #1. After reading the card, the student flips over that card. Student uses the answer sheet to answer the question for card #1. Repeat steps 3-5 for remaining cards #2-8.
Directions: Read the information that gives details about what you will be planning. Next, use that information to answer the questions by drawing the correct analog time and writing the correct digital time.
A fun executive functioning brain boosting game! Includes: Detailed Instructions and Game Set Up, Game Board, Working Paper, and Brain Booster Question Cards. 3 Categories: Do It!, Read & Say It! and Name It! 36 total game cards included.
Instructions: Study the picture. Use the strategy “Take a Picture”. Take a picture in your mind! Next, cover up the picture and answer the questions on the next page. Look at the picture to check your answers. 5 Versions Included: Bedroom, Living Room
Kitchen, Beach, and Camping.
Study the camping picture scene. Use the strategy “Take a Picture”. Take a picture in your mind! Next, cover up the picture and answer the questions on the next page. Look at the picture to check your answers.
Digital Google Slide: TOOLS FOR TEENS = Goal Setting & Planning
Goal setting typing activity. The perfect activity that addresses executive functioning skills, targeting planning and organizing the steps to accomplish a goal. TYPE directly into PDF.
The student will “drive” their scooter board to collect the school supplies. Includes: School Supply List Cards: 20 cards, School Supply Cards: 20 cards, Game Board Shopping Cart: 5 different versions
Includes detailed instructions and activity to organize your planner! Also includes cover page and weekly planner pages. The perfect activity to teach organizing and planning skills to your students!
Digital Google Slide: TOOLS FOR TEENS = Weekly Planner
Color + Black/White Versions included. Cut out each square card. Laminate for durability. Shuffle and place the cards in random order. Student is expected to arrange the space themed cards in alphabetical order. The student’s performance may be timed and recorded on the score sheet below; they can aim to beat the time in the future. Print the words in order. Lined Paper included.
Identify the sequence for completing the following tasks. Write the sequence below. Use the clues and your judgement to determine the estimated arrival and departure times.
Draw a map of your community. Include map elements where streets, schools, buildings, etc. are located. Don’t forget to add rivers, lakes, etc. Create a key for each element.
Use this Desk cleaning checklist to promote success for individuals and whole classes. 2 VERSIONS INCLUDED! VERSION 1 = Filled in with words & VERSION 2 = Editable!
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!
Working Memory: School Supplies- Study + Write a List
Study the picture below. Use the strategy “Take a Pictureâ€. Take a picture in your mind! Next, cover up the picture and write a list of all the items you can remember. Look at the picture to check your answers.
Study the picture below. Use the strategy “Take a Pictureâ€. Take a picture in your mind! Next, cover up the picture and answer the questions on the next page. Look at the picture to check your answers.
Purpose of the Game: Improve a student’s executive functioning skills. The student’s goal is to move their token from the “Start†to “Finish†point on the game board. The student will answer the question cards. The student will punch a hole on their “Passport Card†if they answer the question card correctly.
Purpose of the Game: Improve a student’s executive functioning skills. The child’s goal is to move their token from the “Start†to “Finish†point on the game board. The student will answer “Space Invader†question cards. The student will also collect alien cards if they answer the question card correctly.
Directions For Activity: This activity can be a single person activity or completed in a group. The student is to listen to the adult read the “About Your Rainforest Assignment†to learn about the Amazon work experience. If playing in a group, the students will take turns picking a card. Each card focuses on an area of executive functioning. The students will do their best to answer each question.
Read about the student. Next, print the correct time in the space provided. Finally, draw a line from that student to the clock that represents the correct time.
Print watch on cardstock. Color and decorate watch strap. Help student draw the hands onto the watch. Discuss hour hand and minute hand. Cut out watch. Tape straps together to fit. Discuss what time student goes to bed, wakes up, has lunch, etc. Â
Nathan needs to walk around his town to complete errands to prepare for his holiday traditions. Help him determine how long he will walk and how long it will take him to complete some errands. Use a ruler to find the distances between buildings, as shown by the black lines. Then use the key to answer the questions.
This is an exercise for improving the skills needed to accomplish small tasks that are required to complete a major task/event. You will be given information about your “Earth Day†assignments. You will use the attached calendar to help with answering many of the questions. Good luck!
To make the best use of your time it helps to get better at prioritizing. This means that you need to decide which tasks should be done right away and which can be completed later. In this activity the child will list 10 tasks they have to do this week and then prioritize the list in order from most important.
Time management skills involve the ability to prioritize the steps needed to complete a task and schedule them with adequate timing to complete the work satisfactorily. In this activity the student will have to draw a line from the time on the left to the activity on the right that usually occurs at that time of day. They will then use the information from above to fill in the blanks for a daily schedule.
Where did the Time Go?? An Activity to Improve the Judgment of Passing Time
Where did the Time Go?? An Activity to Improve the Judgment of Passing Time
These timed activities were designed to help a child more accurately predict the passing of time. This 6 PAGE PDF Includes: Detailed Directions and 8 Specified Tasks/Activity Record Sheets. Use the record sheets to help the child see if he or she improved their ability to judge the passing of time.
Estimating Time: How Many Minutes? Tasks at School
Estimating Time: How Many Minutes? Tasks at School
This activity can help you learn to plan how long it will take to finish school tasks so you can make better decisions for completing all assignments and reaching deadlines. This is a 3 PAGE PDF that is a great activity to address Estimating Time and Time Management for School Tasks and Assignments!
This activity can help you learn to plan how long it will take to complete these tasks at home so you can make better decisions for completing chores and reaching deadlines. Read each task and guess how long it would take to complete these tasks you do at home. Next, actually complete the task.
Let's Go to the Market! The child’s goal is to correctly retrieve all the grocery items as requested by the adult. This 18 PAGE High Quality PDF Includes: (1) Detailed Instructions and Game Variations, (2) Grocery Store Cards: These cards depict items that can be purchased at a store/market (42 in total), and (3) Game Board Shopping Cart (5 different versions included).
A student needs to estimate the passing of time to plan how long it will take to finish tasks in order to make decisions for completing all assignments and reaching deadlines. This 5 PAGE PDF includes 4 different activities that address Estimating the length of time needed to complete tasks or projects.
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.
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!
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!
Child utilizes this Homework Checklist each night/after school. Child enters date, name of assignment, and estimates the time needed to complete this assignment. As the child completes the homework process, he/she should use the checklist to remain organized an efficient.
Bed Time Routine Chart that you can Personalize for your Child! Boy and Girl Versions Includes: Detailed Print & Assembly Instructions, Blank Bed Time/Evening Routine Chart (can select from four different versions), Chart Items (12 different pictures & 2 Blank - Create your own) This is a 9 PAGE high quality bright and colorful PDF.
Included in this 11 PAGE PDF are:four Blank Routine Chart Versions and 27 Routine Chart Items that you can personalize! This High Quality Colorful After School Routine Chart and pictures are designed to increase your child’s independence for completing sequenced after school tasks and keeping belongings where they belong.
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).
This educational sheet is a great Handout to give to Teachers, Parents, Therapists, and other health care professionals. This Educational Handout overviews 9 Main Types of Executive Functions.
4 PAGE High Quality Color PDF. Includes Color Map and 2 Worksheets. (1) Study the map. Using the compass answer the following questions using the terms North, South, East or West. (2) Follow the directions using the compass to Fill in the blanks to answer questions about the final destination and all the places on the way.
This is a 4 PAGE High Quality Color PDF Resource. Use the map to answer the questions. Includes Full page colored map (Level 3) with 2 corresponding worksheet/questions.
4 PAGE PDF Black and White - Ink Friendly. Full page black and white map with 2 corresponding worksheets/questions. (1) Follow the Directions and Color each building as indicated in the instructions. (2) Using the compass answer the following questions using the terms North, South, East, or West.
3 PAGE High Quality PDF Colored Map and Worksheet. Julia is on her way to school. Follow the directions and collect all the letters you find in tree’s along the way.
The purpose of this game is for the child to correctly draw and color as directed by the picture cards. This 6 PAGE High Quality PDF Includes: (1) Detailed Instructions, (2) Picture Cards - 3 sets for a total of 18 cards, and (3) Game Board - This is where the child draws the picture depicting what was read.
Child utilizes this Homework Checklist each night/after school. Child enters date, name of assignment, and estimates the time needed to complete this assignment.
As the child completes the homework process, he/she should use the checklist to remain organized an efficient.
Child utilizes this Homework Checklist each night/after school. Child enters date, name of assignment, and estimates the time needed to complete this assignment.
As the child completes the homework process, he/she should use the checklist to remain organized an efficient.
This 5 PAGE PDF includes 2 Versions of a Homework Station Label and Checklist. Use this label to keep materials at your child’s fingertips at their homework station.
This 5 PAGE PDF includes 2 Versions of a Homework Station Label and Checklist. Use this label to keep materials at your child’s fingertips at their homework station.
Included in this 8 PAGE PDF are: two Blank Routine Chart Versions and 35 Routine Chart Items that you can personalize! This High Quality Colorful After School Routine Chart and pictures are designed to increase your child’s independence for completing sequenced after school tasks and keeping belongings where they belong.
This 8 PAGE PDF Includes 2 Blank Routine Chart Versions and 35 Routine Chart Items that you can personalize! This High Quality Colorful After School Routine Chart and pictures are designed to increase your child’s independence for completing sequenced after school tasks and keeping belongings where they belong.
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