🧠 Executive Functioning Activities | Brain Teasers & Logic | Grades 6–9 (Level 2)

Take executive functioning skills to the next level with this engaging, thought-provoking resources. This Level 2 packet builds on foundational skills and guides students toward deeper reflection, independence, and real-world application.

Perfect for classroom instruction, intervention, counseling sessions, or SEL blocks, this resource helps students understand how they think—and how to improve it.

In this Level 2 version, students go beyond identifying skills and begin to apply them in real-life situations. Through reflection, problem-solving, and discussion, they explore how their thinking, choices, and habits impact their learning.

Activities are designed to build independence and self-awareness, helping students set goals, recognize challenges, and use strategies that support success. With a mix of brain teasers, reflection, and practical application, this resource supports students in becoming more organized, flexible, and confident learners.

⭐ Content: 8 ExF skills- Task Iniaition, Flexibility, Time Management, Working Memory, Focus & Attention, Metacognition, Self Control, Organization & Planning.

Level 2 is designed for students who are ready to:

• Think more abstractly about their learning and behavior
• Reflect on strengths, challenges, and habits
• Discuss and apply strategies independently
• Engage in meaningful problem-solving and critical thinking

🔍 What’s Included - Overview:

✔ Advanced Executive Functioning introduction
✔ Deeper “Brain Powers” exploration with student reflection
✔ Application-based activities (real-life scenarios & problem solving)
✔ Brain teaser / logic challenge activity
✔ Reflection and self-assessment pages
✔ Strategy development and planning tools
✔ Personalized Executive Functioning Action Plan
✔ Answer keys for easy implementation

📦 What’s Inside - Specific:

1. Pick A Level (For your reference. This packet is Level 1)

2.A Note... (A note for TEACHERS)

3. Ideas... (Ways to differentiate for your learners)

4. A Riddle A Day (A note for STUDENTS)

5. ExF For Students (8 ExF Skills -- what they mean/why they matter)

6. Ani Mal A

7. Ani Mal A - ANSWER KEY

8. Ani Mal B

9. Ani Mal B - ANSWER KEY

10. Say What A

11. Say What A - ANSWER KEY

12. Say What B

13. Say What B - ANSWER KEY

14. Riddle Me A

15. Riddle Me A - ANSWER KEY

16. Riddle Me B

17. Riddle Me B - ANSWER KEY

18. Task Reflection w/Example (make invisible thinking visible—perfect for

building metacognition, guide the problem-solving process—plan &

strategize, show thinking)

19. Task Reflection NO Example

20. TOU

🎯 Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Encourages metacognition and student ownership
• Promotes independent strategy use
• Supports SEL, executive functioning, and study skills goals
• Ideal for middle school, intervention groups, and counseling
• Bridges the gap between learning skills and real-life application

👩‍🏫 Best For:

• Grades 6–9
• Students ready for deeper thinking and discussion
• RTI, special education, or executive functioning support
• Building independence, organization, and self-regulation

✨ Build Lifelong Skills:

This resource goes beyond worksheets—students learn how to plan, reflect, adjust, and succeed in school and beyond.