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Executive Functioning Skills Task Cards Activities and Slides
Use these 400+ executive functioning skills task cards to teach and practice all areas of executive function! This includes planning, time management, working memory, self-control, organization, task initiation, metacognition, attention and focus, flexible thinking, and perseverance. Just read the cards and discuss together to build these critical brain skills. A page explaining each skill is also included. All Students Can Build EF SkillsThe task cards are aimed to help students at middle and h
5th - 8th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, School Psychology
Executive Functioning Task Checklist | ADHD Support | Visual Aid
This Executive Functioning Checklist is great for students with focus and attention challenges who benefit from visual aids to help them keep on track. Tape it to a student's desk to assist them in following multi-step directions and daily routines. Check for understanding by working with the student to create their list. It comes as a PDF for printing and writing on or partially editable on Google Slides for customizing each list . Different versions include:Half sheet listsQuarter sheet l
Not Specific
For All Subjects, School Counseling
Impulse Control Interactive PowerPoint–Executive Function Series (+Task Cards!)
Many bright and capable students don't succeed like they should because of deficits in their executive skills, such as impulse control. By the time these students are in high school, these skills can be so insufficient to meet school demands that it can take many months or years to help them get where they need to be. Starting early is key to helping these students succeed and that is why I have started this series on executive functions. Video Preview AvailableThis interactive lesson on stren
2nd - 5th
Character Education, School Counseling
Executive Functioning Skills Task Cards & Journal Prompts for Elementary
Use these executive functioning task cards to teach critical EF skills to elementary learners. These over 300 task cards focus on all areas of executive functioning skills: planning, time management, working memory, self control, flexibility, organization, task initiation, metacognition, attention, and perseverance. A student-friendly cover page explaining each skill is also included. These task cards are aimed specifically to help students in elementary school who need help with their executiv
2nd - 5th
School Counseling
Task Initiation Executive Function Intervention Complete Guide
Evidenced Based Intervention for Students who Have Difficulty Getting Started Includes the One Page Teacher Intervention Guide with Strategy Posters, Strategy Powers Cards and Obstacle Identification Visual
Not Specific
School Counseling
Executive Functioning & ADHD Visual Supports Bundle |Task Initiation| Checklists
Help your neurodivergent learners build independence with this low-stimulation, highly visual Executive Functioning Support Bundle—perfect for students with ADHD, autism, or executive functioning challenges! This resource provides real-time, reusable tools that empower students to start tasks, stay focused, and finish work with confidence. Designed with simple visuals and calm colors, this bundle includes anchor charts, desk strips, mini checklists, and full-page work chunking tools—ideal for
1st - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Executive Functioning Skills Task Cards & Slides for Self-Regulation
Use these executive functioning task cards and slides to teach critical brain-boosting skills to K-3 elementary learners. These over 350 task cards focus on all areas of executive functioning skills: planning, getting organized, managing time, working memory, self control, flexible thinking, metacognition, attention, getting started, and perseverance. A student-friendly cover page explaining each skill is also included. Prompts for Elementary K-3 Learners!This set is specifically designed for K-
K - 3rd
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Task Initiation Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for task initiation. Kids will read along with Toby the Task Initiation Tiger as they learn how to start their work. This skill will help kids learn how to start their work right away, avoid distractions, and avoid procrastination. Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included! Story Summary Toby is a laid back tiger living a good life. His mom grows concerned, though, when Toby is unable to start anything from chores
1st - 5th
Executive Functioning Visual Folder | Emotional Regulation | Task Sequencing
Support Executive Functioning, Emotional Regulation & Task Completion with this Visual Folder!This low-prep, high-impact resource is designed to help students with executive function challenges by providing visual supports for emotional regulation, task sequencing, and structured routines. Perfect for special education teachers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, school counselors, social workers, general education teachers, and parents, this toolkit makes self-regulation and inde
Not Specific
For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
OT Executive Functioning Activities Organization Planning Task Cards BUNDLE
Executive functioning skills are important for school and daily living success. Many students who have ADHD, autism, or other developmental disabilities often having difficulty with these skills. Kids who struggle with following schedules, making lists, reading and interpreting clocks and calendars, and planning projects will benefit from this bundle of 4 task cards sets that focus on organization, planning, and time management. *11/21/22 New set added with fun codes to crack. 4 sets of task
5th - 8th
Staying On Task: Executive Functioning, Positive Behavior Lessons And Activities
Do you work with students who struggle to stay on task? These 6 lesson plans for individual counseling will help kids who have a hard time focusing on and completing their work. The activities and discussion points will help kids better understand their distractions, and to learn about and use practical strategies that will help them stay on task. Please note that this was designed to be used as 6 consecutive sessions, but the materials can also be easily adapted for use as stand-alone lessons
4th - 6th
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Task Initiation Executive Functioning Skills Lesson for Upper Elementary 3-5
Are you looking for an engaging school counseling lesson to build and strengthen your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students' task initiation skills and executive functioning skills? The planning is done for you with a detailed lesson plan with ASCA-alignment, introduction, activity description, discussion questions, and closing. This lesson is perfect for: a classroom counseling lessona group counseling sessionan individual counseling sessionYour 21-page PDF download includes:Detailed ASCA-aligned
3rd - 5th
Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
ADHD Executive Function Task Completion Strategy Guide Intervention OT
Printable Resources for Teachers to Support Task Completion in Students with ADHD:As a therapist or teacher supporting student with ADHD, your role is to guide and empower your students. This comprehensive 80 page toolkit provides you with everything you need to create supportive and empowering scaffolds for the underlying skills needed to complete tasks. What's Included: Task Breakdown and Checklist Templates:Breaking tasks into manageable steps is crucial for students with ADHD. Included in
K - 8th
School Counseling
Also included in: Executive Function Supports for ADHD Bundle
Behavior and Executive Function Work Tasks
Support your learners' behavior and executive function skills with this set of 18 engaging work tasks. These versatile tasks serve as both effective teaching tools and independent work activities, promoting a structured learning environment. These tasks feature realistic clipart making them age-appropriate for learners of all ages. Our resource provides comprehensive instructions, visuals, labels, and setup directions for 18 work tasks. These activities target a variety of skills including e m
Not Specific
Social Emotional Learning
Schedule & Task Tracker: Executive Functioning Task for Adult Speech Therapy
Help your patients improve time management skills, target scheduling strategies, and strengthen executive functioning with the Scheduling & Task Tracker. This comprehensive activity set includes 18 realistic hypothetical tasks, specifically designed for adult speech therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and occupational therapy. By engaging with practical, real-world scheduling scenarios, patients can build essential skills like problem-solving, prioritization, and memory recall in a fun
Adult Education
Also included in: Cognitive Therapy Starter Kit
Flexible Thinking Skills Task Cards, Executive Functioning Skills, ADHD, ASD
Develop cognitive flexibility and resilience with this set of 100 task cards across 5 key flexible thinking skills. What's Included?Click on the PREVIEW above to take a closer look at the resource! All pages come in Letter and A4 sizes.20 x Set Shifting Cards (Flip The Switch) – 2 pages20 x Perspective-Taking Cards (See It Their Way) – 2 pages20 x Divergent Thinking Cards (Creative Thinking) – 2 pages20 x Cognitive Adaptability Cards (Staying Flexible) – 2 pages20 x Reframing Cards (Flip Your
3rd - 8th
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Executive Functioning for Teens Task Initiation and Perseverance Activities
Task initiation, completion and perseverance are important executive functioning skills for teens to develop. This resource contains a variety of no prep, age-appropriate stories, worksheets, and activities to help students understand and apply these concepts to their own lives. Learning how to persevere is an essential trait to help teens succeed in various aspects of their lives, but is difficult to teach. What does this executive function resource target? Task initiation Task completionPerse
Not Specific
Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Executive Functioning Activities for Teens Bundle
Functional Bill Pay - Adult Speech and Cognitive Therapy Executive Function Task
Speech, Language, and Cognitive Therapy task for adults in the SNF, In-Patient or Out-Patient Rehab, or Acute Care This activity is a complex adult language therapy task which requires patients to read a variety of bills and answer questions. This activity includes 7 bills and 3 different activities, ranging from easiest to hardest. Each activity sheet includes 10 functional, bill-related questions for the patient to solve. The questions are related to reading and analyzing bills which is a tas
Adult Education
Also included in: Adult Speech-Language and Cognitive Therapy BUNDLE
Executive Functioning Lesson - Task Initiation (Lesson, activities, worksheets)
Task Initiation is an important executive functioning skill to teach students. This resource was designed to help students who have difficulty with starting and completing tasks. This resource includes: "Why is this skill important for our students?" pagesTable with sample classroom accommodations (can be used in an IEP or 504 plan)Table with various other executive functioning skills and what to teachLesson plan with Interactive activitiesTask cardsStudent letterVisual checklists and other vis
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects
Visual Supports for Task Initiation Executive Function
Visual Support for Strategies to improve Task Initiation , read intervention at www.ot4adhd.com
PreK - 10th
School Counseling
Also included in: Executive Function Supports for ADHD Bundle
Executive Functioning Skills Lesson - Breaking Down Tasks into Smaller Chunks
Executive functioning skills are the cognitive processes that help us to plan, organize, initiate, and sustain goal-directed behavior. While all students may struggle with executive functioning skills at some point in their academic careers, certain groups may be more likely to experience difficulties. Some examples of students who may struggle with executive functioning skills include: Students with ADHD, students with learning disabilities, students with autism spectrum disorder, students with
3rd - 12th
For All Subjects
IEP Goal for Executive Functioning (Task Initiation & Work Completion)
Teacher Note: As a special education teacher, I have struggled to make an easily measurable goal and benchmarks/objective for the executive functioning skills of task initiation and work completion. I spent some time reading 2 important books. Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents (Dawson & Guare) and Smart but Scattered (Dawson & Guare). So I am finally happy with this goal and have successfully implemented the data sheets and graphs.
My district likes us to write benchmarks for each re
1st - 12th
School Counseling
Planning Tasks - Executive Functioning Practice, Adult Speech/Cognitive Therapy
Planning Tasks - Executive Functioning Practice | Adult Cognitive Therapy | Adult Speech Therapy | Executive Functioning | Acute Care, SNF, Inpatient Rehab, Home Health, LTC, LTACHThis comprehensive workbook is designed to enhance executive functioning skills through the complex task of planning different tasks/events, such as a family reunion, vacation, bake sale, etc. Covers functional elements of executive functioning including in skills for budgeting, time management, decision-making, and pr
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Executive Functioning Thanksgiving Activity | Friendsgiving Planning Task |
Help students strengthen executive functioning and real-world planning skills with this interactive Friendsgiving activity designed for special education classrooms, autism support programs, SEL lessons, and life skills instruction. This engaging Thanksgiving-themed activity encourages students to practice important executive functioning skills through meaningful, real-life problem solving as they prepare and organize a successful Friendsgiving celebration. Students will practice: • Planning and
4th - 12th
Social Emotional Learning
Also included in: Executive Functioning in Action: Holiday BUNDLE
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