Teaching Executive Function In The K-5 Classroom - Strategies for Self-Regulation, Flexible Thinking, and Overcoming Behavioral Obstacles

Executive functioning skills refer to a person''s aptitude for planning and engaging in tasks that require problem-solving, flexible thinking, and self-discipline. In the elementary classroom, young students who struggle with developing these skills can often feel isolated, which can ultimately impede their learning progress. Here are practical tools and new methods for addressing specific concerns for struggling students: Planning and meeting personal goals; Following instructions; Accessing short-term memory; Organizing and completing tasks; Managing time; Working independently; Staying motivated; Maintaining relationships.