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

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.

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

This handout is intended to provide support for student efforts at home and can be provided to students and families at the beginning of the year and prior to midterms or exams.