Executive Functioning Essentials

This resource is designed to help students develop study skills and support their learning. It consists of a template that can be edited by teachers or filled in by students. The template includes sections for identifying relevant resources, requesting teacher assistance, and taking quick notes on the subject. There are two versions of the template available: one with lines and one without. The template is intended to guide students in their studies and assist them in organizing their learning

Ultimate Study Support Bundle for Middle and High School StudentsHelp your students feel confident and prepared with this test prep study skills toolkit for middle and high school. Perfect for exam review, finals prep, and building independent study strategies, this resource gives students structured, easy-to-use supports. This resource provides PDF copies AND a Canva link to an editable template of study guides, strategies, and time management plans to prepare for tests, quizzes, and finals.

For Teachers: Effortlessly manage missing assignments alongside current workload by completing our intuitive missing work chart. Seamlessly integrate these tasks into the weekly gameplan, ensuring students remain on track with current assignments while addressing any outstanding work. For Students: Maximize efficiency in catching up on late or missing assignments with our organizer. Utilize teacher feedback and the Learning Management System (LMS) to identify and prioritize tasks based on due da

This template is meant to be used in conjunction with a class project, essay, test, or quiz. It guides students through the process of: Identifying and gathering the necessary materialsResearching and locating relevant digital or printed resourcesDividing the assignment into smaller tasksReflecting on their grade, EF skills, self, and/or the assignment as a whole once it is completed.

Teach students how to plan smarter—not harder—with this Backward Mapping lesson and activity. This resource helps middle school students break down assignments, projects, and test preparation into clear, manageable steps while building essential executive functioning and study skills. Perfect for students who feel overwhelmed or don’t know where to start, this activity guides them step-by-step through planning backwards from a goal to create a realistic, actionable plan. Perfect For:Middle schoo

Activity to support self-advocacy skills using self-reflections, prompts, and partner work. I use this to support students in requesting support from teachers, when I notice students struggling, or as a beginning of the year activity. The resource includes: Poster with examples of self-advocacy in classSelf-reflection page with promptsScenarios for students to identify responsesPartner activity to collaborate on self-advocacy strategies

Are you looking to improve your essay writing skills? Look no further than this comprehensive resource! This tool includes a user-friendly graphic organizer and an informative guide to help you gather all the necessary information for your essay. With this resource, you'll have access to a wide variety of transition words, citation formatting examples, hook writing suggestions, and templates for crafting a clear and compelling thesis statement.

Enhance your middle school math assessments with our comprehensive Math Test Template, designed to promote math skills development and executive functioning in your students. This versatile template is suitable for any unit and provides visual spacing, clear grading expectations, and opportunities for reflection, ensuring a well-rounded assessment experience. Clean layout and sections that include fill in the blank for vocabulary, short answer, multiple choice, and extended answer, this template

Students may request the chance to retake a test by reflecting on their performance, communicating with guardians and teachers, and taking the initiative to do so. This is excellent to support study skills and test-taking skills in middle school. This allows students to take ownership of their studying and communicate with their family and teacher.

Enhance your students' creativity, responsibility, note-taking abilities, research abilities and time management skills with this project. Start by having students take Cornell notes on a class-wide article to promote engagement and note-taking practice. Then, let them independently research, take notes and create a final product based on a topic of their choice. Give the project an authentic touch by having students send their product to a travel agency, professional climber, gear shop, or othe

HW tracker to use as a "one-sheet wonder" to show assignments with due dates. I have used this while mentoring, coaching, and teaching students in class and at study hall. Remember to have students check off the activities once completed so that they stay motivated!

SUPER flexible printable that I use with many of my class assignments. This poster/ handout covers 11 executive function skills. This can be used alongside any class activity for students to: - identify EF skills that will be needed for the assignment - for group/ partner activities, students can balance each other's strengths/weaknesses - reflect on an assignment and what EF skills were used The checkboxes can be used by the teacher OR student

Cornell notes is a note-taking strategy to support organizing notes, formulating questions, and summarizing information. This resource can be used in any subject to help with note-taking and studying. It comes in four different versions: blank, lined, graph, and dotted.

This end of the year checklist product includes:End of the Year Checklist with checkboxes and opportunities to clean and reflect. This checklist emphasizes executive functioning skills and preparing for the summer. Thank you notes for students to share their appreciation for certain teachers and staff Self-reflection from the school year that focuses on growthLocker cleaning checklist with step by step guide, pre/post reflection, and teacher signature spaceSummer planning guide with must/want to

I use this template for study hall and in academic skills. This supports students who have missing assignments piling up or students who need a "one-sheet wonder" to stay on top of assignments Start by writing in classes that have upcoming or missing assignments in. Then, write in 1-3 assignments with due dates (when they were due or are due). Prioritize top “must dos” by writing numbers 1-3. Examples of priority assignments are ones that are worth more points or activities that build on one an

Get your students excited for St. Patrick's Day with this exciting and educational escape room experience. In this immersive activity, students will work in pairs to solve a series of challenging puzzles and codes to escape from the leprechaun's trap. This St. Patrick's Day escape room is designed with educational content to engage and challenge students while they learn about Irish culture, traditions, and folklore. Students will also learn problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwor

Boost student learning and retention with the Teach to a Peer Activity—a versatile, interactive study tool that works across all subject areas! This engaging activity empowers students to take ownership of their learning by teaching concepts to a partner, reinforcing key skills like communication, comprehension, and critical thinking. ✅ Perfect for Any ClassroomAdaptable to any subject or grade levelEncourages collaborative learning and active engagementSupports study skills, test prep, and

Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate the end of the school year and welcome the summer months? Our "End of the School Year & Into Summer Activities" bundle for upper elementary students to 6th grade is the perfect solution. This bundle includes a range of exciting and interactive activities, designed to encourage reflection, creativity, and fun. Here's what's included:Memory Wheel: Encourages students to reflect on their favorite moments from the school year and create a colorful an

Introducing our "Cosmic Calm" Alphabet Line with Calm Down Strategies! Blast off into a world of learning and emotional well-being with this captivating space-themed teaching resource. With its stellar design and carefully curated calm down strategies, this alphabet line will transport your classroom to a realm of tranquility and academic success. Each letter of the alphabet is showcased 2 per page cosmic card, featuring mesmerizing space illustrations and celestial hues. From A to Z, students

This resource can be used with any article that you feel is suitable and engaging for your students. It provides a step-by-step template that guides students through the process of annotating the article and writing a reflection. The template includes bullet points to help students plan their approach to the assignment, a list of things to look for when annotating, and a rubric for evaluating the reflection.