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Wise Owl Executive Functioning Classroom Visuals: Task Initiation & Focus
Printable Executive Functioning Posters & Visual Supports for Independent Work, ADHD, Special Education, SEL, and Elementary ClassroomsThese Wise Owl Classroom Visuals are designed to help students build independence with task initiation, focus, and executive functioning. Instead of relying on constant adult reminders, students learn to recognize when they need support and choose a strategy that helps them get started or refocus.Display IdeasHang the posters in a visible area of your classroom.C
PreK - 5th
Classroom Community, Library Skills, Social Emotional Learning
Task Initiation Guide | ADHD Executive Function Teacher Support
Students aren’t refusing to start—they don’t know how.This teacher-friendly guide helps you understand why task initiation is hard and gives you simple, effective strategies to support students in getting started.This resource provides a simple overview of strategies teachers can use to help students move from feeling stuck to beginning their work.The guide focuses on practical supports that help students:• identify barriers to starting tasks• break assignments into manageable steps• focus on a
2nd - 5th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, School Counseling
Focus & Task Initiation Tool | ADHD Executive Function Support | Grades 3–5
Some students don’t just lose focus—they don’t even realize it’s happening. Before students can stay on task, they need to learn how to notice what’s pulling their attention away. 💛 Getting started feels hard? Try this FREE Task Initiation Tool🧠WHAT THIS DOESThe Spot Distractions worksheet helps students: identify common distractionsrecognize when their focus shiftsunderstand what pulls their attention awaydevelop simple strategies to refocus🎯 DESIGNED FORADHDexecutive functioning challenge
2nd - 5th
For All Subjects
Also included in:Â ADHD Focus Tool | Executive Function Support to Stay on Task | 3rd Grade
Resilience Task Persistence Worksheets Children Develop Executive Function
Stick With It – Even When It Gets Sticky - A Resilience-Building Activity Pack for KidsHelp kids learn how to keep going when things get tough with this engaging, metaphor-based resource! Using the fun and relatable idea that "sticky" moments happen when things feel tricky, messy, or frustrating, this pack teaches children how to push through challenges, build persistence, and stay focused — even when they feel like giving up. Packed with hands-on activities, discussion prompts, visual tools, an
1st - 9th, Not Specific
Classroom Community, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
40 Task Management Skills Cards - Executive Functioning | Printable Cards
*Commercial use included for 1 Mental Health Pro and their clients* Our Task Management Skills Cards (Printable PDF Templates) are designed for mental health professionals, educators, and clinicians who want to help clients strengthen core executive functioning abilities that support task initiation, planning, organization, and time management. These practical, skills-based cards break down essential task management concepts into relatable, hands-on exercises that clients can apply to school, ho
Not Specific
Psychology, School Counseling, School Psychology
Task Completion Activity Maze | Executive Functioning Skills
Help your students build strong task completion and follow-through skills with the Task Completion Activity Maze! This engaging, no-prep activity provides students with a supportive, low-risk way to practice staying focused, managing effort, and finishing tasks successfully. Designed for middle and high school learners, this maze targets a key executive functioning skill that directly supports academic independence and success. Created to encourage reflection and discussion, this activity work
5th - 12th
For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Navigate NYC Transit Challenge: Executive Functioning Tasks
Boost executive functioning skills with this engaging NYC subway mapping activity! Students practice planning, time management, problem-solving, and flexibility as they navigate real-world scenarios in New York City. Perfect for building critical thinking in classrooms, speech therapy or at home!"Engage students with this real-world NYC transit activity! Help them develop problem-solving and time management skills by planning routes using the MTA subway and bus system. With one version designed
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Executive Functioning/Flexible Thinking Task Cards FREEBIE!
Let's achieve those lightbulb moments! This freebie includes 16 executive functioning and flexible thinking task cards in both a color AND black & white version! Easily print, laminate, and cut these task cards and use during: -Brain breaks -Warm ups -With early finishers -During transitions -End of the day procedures/pack up time This resource is typically recommended for students in late Kindergarten - 2nd grade but may be used in other grades/settings based on teacher discretion. What are
K - 2nd
Tackle the Task: Microtasking | Executive Functioning Activities | Autism Helper
Tackle the Task – A Neurodivergent-Friendly Tool for Breaking Down Overwhelming TasksDo your students, kids, or clients struggle with getting started on big tasks? Tackle the Task is a simple, empowering visual tool that helps break large, overwhelming tasks into bite-sized, manageable steps—designed especially with neurodivergent learners in mind! This printable PDF includes: ✅ A visual step-by-step worksheet to break tasks down into 1–5 minute “slices” ✅ Fun motivational tips like “1-minute m
Not Specific
Not Subject Specific, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Task Initiation for Elementary - Executive Function Lab
Do your students struggle to get started on tasks? Whether it’s homework, cleaning up, or any non-preferred activity, the Task Initiation for Elementary intervention from The Executive Function Lab, LLC is here to help! This practical resource teaches younger students how to get started on tasks using fun, brain-based strategies designed just for them. With editable templates, step-by-step directions, and a bonus activity, this tool helps kids build independence, motivation, and follow-throug
1st - 5th
School Counseling, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Executive Functioning Activities Task Improvement Sheet ADHD Autism Helper CBT
Improve your Task Persistence skills with this Executive Functioning Activities Cheat Sheet. Life Skill of the Week for ADHD Support & Autism Helper. These infographics and strategy cards detail strategies on how to improve your Task Persistence. ABOUT USSpectrum Support therapy worksheets, posters and prints provide instant support for Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma and mental health. Excellent resources for teachers, parents, therapists, carers or anyone who would like to have more
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Classroom Community, School Counseling, School Psychology
TASK INITIATION BROCHURE - Classroom Management - Executive Functioning Skills
Explore the power of executive functioning activities and elevate classroom management with our "Executive Functioning Excellence: Skills for Success" Brochure Collection. This brochure explores “Task Initiation” and is one of the brochures in the collection. This brochure has been designed for teachers, counselors, and parents and offers valuable insights and practical strategies to develop the key executive functioning skill of “task initiation” in children. Available in both color and blac
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For All Subjects, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Also included in:Â SCHOOL COUNSELING RESOURCE BUNDLE - Tip Sheets, Handouts & Brochures for SEL
Task Planner - Executive Function
This worksheet will guide your client or student through the process of setting, planning, executing, and reflecting on your goals to maximize functional success.
PreK - 12th
For All Subjects
Working Memory Activities | Following Directions | Executive Functioning
Make Following Directions Easier with Brain Bites!Tired of repeating directions all day? Brain Bites will help your students stay focused, remember what you tell them, and help them access higher-order thinking skills — in just 5 minutes a day! Does any of this sound familiar? You repeat directions constantly Transitions feel chaotic Students depend too much on reminders It feels like your students just. won't. listen.It's not just you. And it's not your fault. Most of these problems can be
1st - 5th
Character Education, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning
Executive Functioning Skills Brain Games Workbook, Activities, & Brainteasers
Practice executive functioning skills and processing speed with these brain games activities! Every game or activity page targets a unique set of executive functioning skills to help kids and young adults improve the skills they need. Because the activities are set up in a fun way, kids can just work through the workbook at their own individual pace. This is ideal for early finishers, extra practice during a resource room, or during a study skills group. It includes a total of over 150 pages wit
5th - 9th
School Counseling
Executive Functioning Skills Activities, Worksheets, and Lessons for Elementary
Teach executive functioning skills to your elementary students using these lessons, worksheets, and activities! Skills targeted include planning, organization, time management, task initiation, working memory, metacognition, self-control, attention, flexibility, and perseverance. Each lesson is presented with "kid friendly" language to help younger learners grasp critical concepts of executive functioning skills to boost their brain power. With 50+ pages, students will have plenty of practice s
1st - 4th
Social Emotional Learning
CCSS
CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.10
Executive Functioning Skills Games & Play Activities - Self-Regulation Breaks
Use these Executive Functioning Games and Play Activities to practice executive functioning skills in a fun and interactive way! The activities can be introduced as executive functioning instruction or self-regulation brain breaks. Skills include planning, time management, working memory, self control, flexibility, organization, task initiation, metacognition, attention, and perseverance. Over 30 unique activities for small groups or full classes are included. They include role play, movement, a
K - 5th
School Counseling
Executive Functioning Skills Workbook & Worksheets for Middle & High School
Teach about specific executive functioning skills with this advanced workbook, including: planning, organization, time management, task initiation, working memory, metacognition, self-control, attention, flexible thinking, and perseverance. Detailed information, compensatory strategies, examples, practice, and meaningful activities are included for every executive functioning skill. With over 130 pages, you will have everything you need to teach these skills thoroughly! These are great materials
6th - 10th
School Counseling
15 Working Memory Brain Games: Improve executive function in 5 minutes a day!
WORKING MEMORY BEST SELLER--UPDATED FOR 2025! These 15 research-based brain games are designed to improve kids' working memory in five minutes of partner game play daily for just 9 weeks! If you've ever complained that students lack the following skills, an executive function of the brain called working memory might be the issue! -staying focused and on-task -following complex and multi-step directions -copying information and taking notes -keeping their place in a text -retelling stories -expl
K - 6th
For All Subjects
Self-Control Stop, Think, Act Scenarios - SEL & Executive Functioning Activities
Build self-control and problem-solving skills with stop, think, act discussion cards. Each activity card includes a real-life scenario for students to consider. Learners use their self-regulation skills to stop, think, and decide how to act in the situation. Teaching Self-Control and Decision-MakingThese cards focus on teaching learners how to stop, think, and act before making a decision. Other skills highlighted include patience, working well with others, being flexible, managing emotions, kee
PreK - 5th
Character Education, School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Executive Functioning Skills Elementary Bundle - Lessons, Stories, & Activities
Teach executive functioning skills like attention, organization, and self-control to younger learners with these activities. ALL kids can benefit from learning skills for organization, time management, self-control, attention, flexibility, and more. These resources are specifically designed to teach the skills in a fun, hands-on, interactive, and age-appropriate way for our younger students. Why Teach Executive Functioning Skills?Executive functioning skills are the basis for planning, organizin
K - 3rd
Character Education, Classroom Community, School Counseling
Executive Functioning Study Skills Activities, Lessons, Group Counseling
This bundle is packed with hands on activities to improve your students’ study skills and responsibility for their learning. It’s perfect for either a study skills group counseling curriculum or classroom guidance unit. Are some of your students underachievers? Off-task, distracted, unfocused, disorganized? These lessons and activities are for you! This bundle also includes pre/post surveys to use with students and teachers for using these resources as a whole guidance unit or group curricul
3rd - 6th
School Counseling, Social Emotional Learning
Passport to Executive Functioning skills
Teach Executive Functioning skills such as time management, organization, perseverance, self-control, focus, task initiation, metacognition, flexible thinking, planning and working memory. Now includes a digital version for use with Google Slides. Success skills taught through a fun travel theme. Students will travel to different locations, each representing an executive functioning skill and self-assess their current ability level on their passport. Then, students will create their Travel Iti
2nd - 6th
School Counseling, School Psychology
Executive Functioning Activities for Teens Bundle
This is a bundle of 5 resources to help high school students and young adults develop executive functioning skills, such as flexible thinking, planning, preparing, prioritizing, self-monitoring, self-advocacy, time management, task initiation, and perseverance. Each resource contains a variety of stories, worksheets, activities, and task cards to help your student understand these executive functioning skills and apply them to their own lives. Having a strong foundation in these executive functi
Not Specific
Not Subject Specific, Reading, School Counseling
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