Executive Function Task
70+ results
Filters
Grade
Subject
Format
Resource type
Standard
Language
Programs & methods
Supports
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
Executive Function Toolkit | Task Initiation & Focus Activities
A comprehensive, neurodiversity-affirming system for supporting executive function Executive function challenges don’t show up in just one way. Some students struggle to regulate. Some can’t start. Some lose momentum. Some need better planning. And many need adults who can track patterns and adjust supports clearly. This toolkit brings all of those pieces together into one cohesive system for students and educators. 🔁 What This Toolkit SupportsThis resource supports the full executive function
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
School Task Planner, Activity/Task Visuals for Students, Executive Function
Student Task & Activity Visual Planner | Help Students Stay OrganizedHelping your students stay organized doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! The Activity & Task Visual Planner is here to make task management simple, fun, and engaging. With colorful visuals and easy-to-use tools, this resource helps students plan their work, gather supplies, and track their progress—all while building independence and confidence. It’s the perfect way to support executive function skills and keep your classroom ru
K - 12th
Social Emotional Learning
ADHD Task Breakdown Activities | Executive Function Planning Worksheets
Some students don’t struggle because they can’t do the work — they struggle because the work feels too big to start. This Executive Function bundle is designed to help students: Start tasks with less resistanceBreak assignments into manageable stepsReduce overwhelm without lowering expectationsBuild momentum and confidence through structureThese tools are neutral, flexible, and non-punitive, making them appropriate for all learners, not just those with identified needs. 💛 Getting started feels
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Task Initiation Toolkit | Executive Functioning Strategies for Stuck Students
Do you have students who stare at the page, avoid starting work, or say “I don’t know what to do” even after directions are given? This is not a motivation problem. It’s a task initiation skill gap. The Task Initiation Toolkit is a calm, practical executive functioning system designed to help students move past the “stuck” feeling and take the first small step toward starting their work without pressure, shame, or power struggles. This is not a behavior chart or SEL lesson. It’s a repeata
4th - 6th
ELA Test Prep, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Start Work Plan | Task Initiation Worksheet for ADHD Executive Function
Some students don’t struggle with the work—they struggle with starting. This simple, structured planning tool helps students move from sitting and stuck → clear and ready to begin. This worksheet helps students:✔ identify what they are working on ✔ recognize supports that help them focus ✔ choose a clear next step ✔ reduce overwhelm before starting 🎯 PERFECT FORADHDexecutive functioning challengestask initiation strugglesindependent work timestudents who sit but don’t begin🧩 WHAT’S INCLUDEDsta
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, School Counseling
Daily Planner for Executive Function | Kid-Friendly Focus & Task Planning
Some students don’t need a full planner. They need one calm page to help them get through today. Today’s Plan is a student-friendly executive function support sheet designed to reduce overwhelm, build momentum, and help students notice success — even on hard days. This printable works especially well for students who struggle with task initiation, anxiety, ADHD, executive function challenges, or shutdown when a day feels like “too much.” What This Page Helps WithChoosing just three realistic pri
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Parent Brochure | Executive Functioning Skills | Task Initiation | 1-4
Support Parents in Building Task Initiation Skills at HomeMany families want to help their children get started on homework, chores, or new activities, but they often face resistance, stalling, or overwhelm. This clear, encouraging parent brochure introduces task initiation in simple terms and provides realistic, step-by-step strategies families can use to help children start tasks with more confidence and less stress. What’s Inside:What Is Task Initiation?A parent-friendly explanation of how th
1st - 4th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Student Led Executive Function Task / Homework Planning
This product can be scaffolded and eventually released to be student led. This is applicable to Academic Strategies classes or Special Ed staff check-ins for our students with Executive Function goals. Great for any class setting! It supports students in tracking necessary materials for each tasks and estimating how long the task should take them. Also great for students with anxiety, as estimating task length with staff can make it feel more manageable! (For an added scaffold, students could
4th - 12th
Also included in: Academic Strategies / Skill Class Bundle
Executive Functioning Checklist Students Homework Planner ADHD Student Checklist
This executive functioning checklist for students is designed to help your stay focused and organized while working through their homework independently. Perfect for as an ADHD student checklist as a homework planner. It involves teacher and parent involvement to quickly check that the steps have been taken, but places full responsibility on the student, while guiding them on what they need to do in order to be successful. Why was this Product Created?Executive Functioning Skills are skills ev
3rd - 6th
Executive Functioning Informal Questionnaire & Interventions Parent/Teach/Studen
"Elementary Executive Functioning Essentials Bundle"Discover a comprehensive solution to enhance executive functioning skills with our Elementary Executive Functioning Essentials Bundle. Thoughtfully designed to support the holistic growth of elementary students, this bundle combines practical, effective, and user-friendly resources for teachers, parents, and students. This indispensable bundle includes: Teacher Executive Functioning Rating Scale: An easy-to-use informal rating tool designed for
K - 5th
School Psychology
Parent Brochure Bundle | Executive Functioning Skills | Parenting Resources
Support Families in Building Executive Functioning Skills at HomeThis all-in-one parent brochure bundle includes 13 printable guides designed to help families understand and support executive functioning skills with clarity and confidence. Each brochure focuses on a single skill, like time management, emotional regulation, task initiation, or flexible thinking, and provides simple, strengths-based strategies that parents can use at home. Whether you're a school counselor, teacher, or administrat
K - 5th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Adaptive Executive Functioning Mastery: A K-Adult Scaffolding Framework
“Adaptive Executive Functioning Mastery: K-Adult Scaffolding Framework | ADHD Worksheets, Teacher Toolkit & Neurodivergent Executive Function Resources” This 35-page professional digital download is the complete Adaptive Executive Functioning Mastery: A K-Adult Scaffolding Framework — a neuroscience-backed, neuro-affirmative workbook and teacher toolkit that builds executive function skills (working memory, inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility, task initiation, time blindness, metacognitio
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
ADHD Support Writing Prompts for Special Education | Executive Functioning
ADHD Support Writing Prompts for Special Education | Executive Functioning, Emotional Regulation & SEL Support⭐ Instant digital download — available immediately after purchase through Teachers Pay Teachers. Do your students struggle with focus, impulsivity, emotional regulation, organization, task initiation, or knowing what to do when overwhelmed? These ADHD Support Visual Writing Prompts help students build executive functioning, self-awareness, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and wri
K - 12th
Classroom Community, School Counseling, School Psychology
Executive Function Visual Supports for Elementary Special Education
Executive Function Visual Supports Bundle helps teachers reduce repeated verbal prompting for routines, transitions, work completion, help-seeking, regulation, and classroom expectations. The main benefit is giving students clear visual cues they can use to start tasks, stay organized, solve problems, and return to learning with more independence. What's included: Voice Level Classroom Management Posters – Voice level posters for classroom noise expectations, Voice level desk reminder cards for
PreK - 6th
Classroom Community, General Science, Not Subject Specific
I Don't Know Where To Start- Executive Function Support Packet
Does your child or student ever stare at a task and say, "I don't know where to start!" This packet was created for the kids who are not being lazy, they're overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to begin. The "I Don't Know Where to Start" packet is designed to support children who struggle with task initiation, planning, organization, follow-through, and breaking big tasks into manageable steps. This resource gives adults and kids simple, pratical tools to help take the quesswork out of getting st
PreK - 8th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.3
+3
Executive Function Toolkit for Middle School | Organization, Focus, Planning
Help students build essential executive functioning skills with this engaging and easy-to-use Executive Function Toolkit. These printable tools support students in developing organization, planning, focus, and task management skills that are critical for academic success. Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, this toolkit provides structured worksheets that help students break down assignments, stay focused during work time, track goals, and reflect on their progress. These
4th - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Executive Functioning Student Checklists Support Kids with ADHD Autism Helper
Activities to improve Executive Functioning for Kids with ADHD and Autism Helper. Great if you need help improving your life skills or executive functioning skills? This set outlines strategies to improve - focus - attention - concentration - organisation - time management - task completion - emotional regulation - behaviour control - memory These are all Executive Functioning skills we need to function in daily life, in the classroom, workplace or any other area of our life. Delivered via PDF
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Classroom Community, School Counseling, School Psychology
Executive Functioning Teacher Toolkit
A classroom-ready, neuro-affirming toolkit that turns EF theory into simple, practical strategies.Help your pupils start tasks, stay organised, manage transitions, and build independence with this clear, teacher-friendly Executive Functioning Toolkit. Designed for busy classrooms, this pack translates Executive Function (EF) research into tools you can use today — without extra workload. Perfect for:✔ Mainstream & SEND classrooms ✔ SENCOs building consistent systems ✔ Teaching assistants ✔ APDR/
PreK - 6th
Not Subject Specific, Social Emotional Learning
ADHD Getting Started Support | Readiness & Task Initiation
Pushing a task before a student is ready often leads to shutdown, avoidance, or escalation. The Executive Function Readiness Check is a teacher-facing tool designed to quickly assess whether a student is ready to begin — and what kind of support might help before demands increase. This tool supports task initiation, regulation, and follow-through by helping adults pause, observe, and respond intentionally. 💛 Getting started feels hard? Try this FREE Task Initiation ToolWhat This Tool Is✔ A tea
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Also included in: Task Initiation Support for ADHD Students
Helping Students Start Tasks & Follow Through | Teacher Guide
Struggling to support students who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin? This Executive Function Teacher Guide provides clear, practical guidance for using executive function tools effectively — without escalating demands or relying on compliance-based strategies. Designed for elementary and early middle school classrooms, this guide helps educators confidently support task initiation, planning, organization, and follow-through. 💛 Getting started feels hard? Try this FREE Task Ini
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Also included in: Executive Function Toolkit | Task Initiation & Focus Activities
Track Executive Function Supports & Student Progress | Data Sheet for IEP & ADHD
This executive function data sheet helps educators track which supports actually help students start, engage, or regulate — without behavior charts or compliance-based language. Designed for real classrooms, real kids, and real decision-making. What This Resource IsThis is a teacher-facing executive function progress and support tracking sheet used to document: Supports triedStudent responsesBarriers observedPatterns over timeNext-step adjustmentsIt helps teams move from guessing to intentional
3rd - 6th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Also included in: ADHD Task Breakdown Activities | Executive Function Planning Worksheets
Self Monitoring Check In for Grades 2-5 Executive Function Support
Self Monitoring Check In activities help students pause, notice how ready and regulated they feel, and choose a clear next step before or after learning. This resource supports executive function skills with simple visual prompts that make self-reflection more accessible for grades 2-5 special education students. What's included• Self Monitoring Check In • Focus and Effort Reflection • Task Readiness Check • Calm Body and Learning Brain Check • End of Lesson Self Check How teachers can use itUse
2nd - 5th
Not Subject Specific
Also included in: Executive Function Visual Supports for Elementary Special Education
Work Completion Checklist for Grades 2-5 Executive Function Printable
Work Completion Checklist support helps students in grades 2-5 move from starting an assignment to turning it in with more independence. This executive function printable bundle gives special education teachers simple visual tools for focus, help-seeking, self-monitoring, and finished-work routines. What's included• Assignment Start Checklist • Stay on Task Checklist • Finished Work Review • Help Request Checklist • Multi-Step Assignment Tracker How teachers can use itUse this work completion ch
2nd - 5th
Not Subject Specific
Also included in: Executive Function Visual Supports for Elementary Special Education
Showing 1-24 of 70+ results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands