Executive Functioning Finesse

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SUPPORT AREA(S):AttentionTime ManagementOrganizationWorking MemoryThis mini-presentation uses an engaging reinforcer (cat cafe) to support student practice of vowel teams (ea, ee, oa, ay).

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SUPPORT AREA(S):Working memoryAttentionTask initiationOrganizationNeed a mini-lesson to fill up TIME? Well, look no further. This Google Slides presentation explicitly introduces telling time in both an analog and digital format. It also features engagement reinforcement throughout to support student attention. This can used at any point during the school year and is a great way to fit in a quick refresher for students.

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SUPPORT AREA(S):OrganizationWorking MemoryTask InitiationAttentionThis graphic organizer with sentence starters can be utilized at any point during a persuasive writing unit. It can be an engaging morning work activity, informal assessment tool, and/or independent homework practice. An extension can include randomly assigning students to a side and allowing them to reference this for a mini-debate on this topic!

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SUPPORT AREA(S):OrganizationPlanningPrioritizationTask InitiationVisualizationEngagement = Better self-regulationThis combo graphic organizer and writing sheet serves as a valuable tool for idea generation and speech drafting, through an engaging topic- a favorite game! By visually organizing key reasons and supporting examples, students will be able to facilitate a more coherent and structured speech.