Looking for a practical, tech-integrated way to build executive functioning skills in middle and high school students? This step-by-step student guide to Google Keep is designed to help students learn how to create checklists, organize tasks, and set digital reminders using a free, accessible tool.

Created for students who struggle with traditional organization strategies, this resource is especially helpful for learners who prefer to use their phones, avoid planners, or benefit from visual and tech-based supports.

This guide walks students through:

• Creating task-based checklists
• Organizing notes with heading
• Using reminder notifications
• Color-coding and pinning important tasks
• Developing consistent daily planning habits
  

Includes both a ready-to-print PDF and an editable version so you can customize headings, tasks, or school-specific routines for your students.

Perfect for:

• Executive functioning coaching
• Special education students with IEP goals around planning and task initiation
• High school resource rooms or advisory periods
• Students who are independent but benefit from digital structure
  

What You’ll Get:

• 1 Printable PDF version (student-facing)
• 1 Editable file (Google Docs or Word format)
  

Recommended Use:

• Print as a one-page handout
• Walk through the guide with students during a planning session
• Use with students 1:1 or in small groups
• Send home for families to reinforce organization strategies