Executive functioning skills are the brain-based skills that help children plan, organise, focus, remember information, manage emotions, and adapt to change. These skills act like the brain’s “control centre” and are essential for learning, behaviour, and everyday independence — both in the classroom and at home. For children in Grade 2 and Grade 3 (approximately 7–9 years old), executive functioning demands increase significantly. Children are expected to follow multi-step instructions, manage