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Teaching executive function skills is not just about improving working memory—it’s about equipping students with the lifelong skills they need to stay on task and achieve their academic goals.

Discussions to Help Middle School Students Stay on Task and Strengthen Their Working Memory

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Keeping middle school students engaged and helping them stay on task is a challenge many educators face. Executive function skills, particularly working memory, play a crucial role in students’ ability to remember directions, complete assignments, and manage distractions. By incorporating executive function instruction into the classroom, teachers can equip students with the tools they need […]

March 21, 2025 Read More
Discussions for self-reflection are an essential part of building strong executive function skills in elementary students.

Encouraging Student Talk: Discussions for Self-Reflection in the Elementary Classroom

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Discussions for self-reflection are essential to building strong executive function skills in elementary students. When teachers incorporate executive function instruction into their daily routines, students learn how to assess their actions, monitor their progress, and develop self-regulation strategies that improve their academic performance. By fostering discussions for self-reflection, educators create opportunities for students to engage […]

March 14, 2025 Read More
Use class disscusions to help increase your students' focus and attention.

Focus and Attention: Discussions to Strengthen Working Memory in the High School Classroom

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Maintaining focus and attention is essential for student success, but it can be difficult for many high school students. Executive function instruction plays a key role in improving students’ ability to regulate their thoughts and actions, stay engaged in tasks, and enhance their working memory. By implementing executive function strategies, teachers can empower students to […]

March 7, 2025 Read More
Engaging middle school students in self-control discussions helps to strengthen their self-control skills.

Engaging Middle School Students in Self-Control Discussions

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Self-control discussions are a powerful way to support student learning and improve students’ academic performance. When middle school students actively engage in conversations about self-control, they develop essential executive function skills that help them succeed both in and out of the classroom. By using student engagement strategies that foster meaningful conversations, educators can empower students […]

February 28, 2025 Read More

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