Description
Build independent, focused problem-solvers—one strategy at a time.
Struggling with students who give up too quickly, rush through math problems, or forget steps? This Executive Functioning Strategy Toolkit was designed by a math and special education expert to help students plan, focus, reflect, and persist—without disrupting your core curriculum.
Perfect for grades 5–8, this ready-to-use toolkit explicitly teaches 6 essential executive functioning strategies that support success in math class. Whether you're working with students with ADHD, IEPs, or just those who need better thinking routines, this resource gives you everything you need to make metacognition and self-regulation part of your classroom culture.
What’s Included:
* Informational Ebook – Gives teachers an overview of Executive Functioning
* 6 Mini-Lessons (Slides + Teacher Plans) – One for each strategy, ready to teach- linked as a Canva slideshow
* Posters & Visual Reminders – Anchor charts and printable strategy visuals
* Student Checklists & Trackers – For daily reflection and weekly goal-setting
* Problem-Solving Companions – Worksheets like Plan My Attack, Fix My Mistake, and more
* EF Bookmarks (Strategy Strips) – Easy-to-use reminders for student folders
* Teacher Guide – With implementation tips, best practices, and classroom ideas
Why Teachers Love This Toolkit:
- Designed by a veteran educator with math and special ed experience
- Easy to integrate with any math curriculum
- Supports executive functioning skills without needing extra prep
- Perfect for back to school, intervention, small groups, or daily warm-ups
- Helps students become more independent and confident in math
Executive Function Toolkit for Math—Grades 5‑8 (Strategies, Mini‑Lessons, Tools)
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Description
Build independent, focused problem-solvers—one strategy at a time.
Struggling with students who give up too quickly, rush through math problems, or forget steps? This Executive Functioning Strategy Toolkit was designed by a math and special education expert to help students plan, focus, reflect, and persist—without disrupting your core curriculum.
Perfect for grades 5–8, this ready-to-use toolkit explicitly teaches 6 essential executive functioning strategies that support success in math class. Whether you're working with students with ADHD, IEPs, or just those who need better thinking routines, this resource gives you everything you need to make metacognition and self-regulation part of your classroom culture.
What’s Included:
* Informational Ebook – Gives teachers an overview of Executive Functioning
* 6 Mini-Lessons (Slides + Teacher Plans) – One for each strategy, ready to teach- linked as a Canva slideshow
* Posters & Visual Reminders – Anchor charts and printable strategy visuals
* Student Checklists & Trackers – For daily reflection and weekly goal-setting
* Problem-Solving Companions – Worksheets like Plan My Attack, Fix My Mistake, and more
* EF Bookmarks (Strategy Strips) – Easy-to-use reminders for student folders
* Teacher Guide – With implementation tips, best practices, and classroom ideas
Why Teachers Love This Toolkit:
- Designed by a veteran educator with math and special ed experience
- Easy to integrate with any math curriculum
- Supports executive functioning skills without needing extra prep
- Perfect for back to school, intervention, small groups, or daily warm-ups
- Helps students become more independent and confident in math

