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If you’re looking for ways to improve organizational skills in your high school students, the key may lie in giving them the space to talk.

How to Improve Organizational Skills Through Student Talk in High School Classrooms

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If you’re looking for ways to improve organizational skills in your high school students, the key may lie in giving them the space to talk. Helping students articulate their thinking and habits is one of the most effective ways to develop their executive function skills, particularly in the area of organization. When students engage in […]

April 17, 2025 Read More
Self-reflection discussions are a powerful tool for teaching executive function skills, especially self-monitoring, to middle school students.

Engaging Middle School Students in Self-Reflection Discussions to Build Self-Monitoring Skills

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Self-reflection discussions are a powerful tool for teaching executive function skills, especially self-monitoring, to middle school students. These discussions not only help students develop a deeper understanding of their thoughts and actions but also encourage them to consider how their choices affect others and their own academic success. Middle school, particularly grades 5-8, is a […]

April 11, 2025 Read More
Helping students with the regulation of emotions is a critical part of executive function instruction in the elementary classroom. Regulation of emotions not only helps students manage their own feelings but also empowers them to navigate social situations, improve academic performance, and build stronger relationships.

Encouraging Student Talk to Support the Regulation of Emotions in Elementary Classrooms

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Helping students with the regulation of emotions is a critical part of executive function instruction in the elementary classroom. Regulation of emotions not only helps students manage their own feelings but also empowers them to navigate social situations, improve academic performance, and build stronger relationships. By incorporating student talk into daily lessons, teachers can foster […]

April 4, 2025 Read More
Classroom discussion is a powerful tool for teaching executive function skills, particularly planning.

Using Classroom Discussion in High School to Teach Students Planning Skills

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Classroom discussion is a powerful tool for teaching executive function skills, particularly planning. When students engage in meaningful conversations about time management, goal setting, and habits, they develop essential executive function strategies that improve academic performance and prepare them for life beyond high school. This blog post provides teachers with discussion prompts to encourage student […]

March 28, 2025 Read More

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