This Executive Function Skill Sort is a hands-on activity that helps students understand, organize, and reflect on the key executive function skills they use every day. Students will sort examples, strategies, and challenges into categories like planning, organization, task initiation, working memory, time management, and more — making abstract skills concrete and meaningful.

Perfect for small groups, 1:1 sessions, or classroom lessons, this activity sparks discussion and builds awareness while giving teachers a clear, easy-to-use tool for introducing executive function. Great for elementary and middle school learners!

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This video course is your ready-to-use roadmap for teaching executive function skills to elementary students. It is designed specifically for professionals who work one-on-one with complex learners and are looking for a simple way to introduce executive function habits. Created by educational therapist Hannah Ross, it includes 12 skill-based lessons on different executive functions skills that packed with student-facing tools, strategy sheets, and fun, practical activities. Whether you’re building a full curriculum or targeting individual needs, you’ll gain the confidence and resources to help students become more independent, organized, and empowered learners—starting in your very next session.