Executive Functioning Essentials

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

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