As educators, one of the most impactful ways we can support students in developing flexible thinking is by ensuring we model flexibility in our daily interactions and routines. In education, flexibility is a vital executive function that describes the ability to adapt to changing conditions by revising plans or switching strategies. Students who struggle with […]

Self-monitoring is a vital executive function skill that enables individuals to evaluate their own performance and behavior within a given situation. To help students develop this crucial ability, educators can model self-monitor in everyday classroom interactions. Modeling self-monitor not only guides students in building self-awareness but also equips them with the tools they need for […]

Model self-control to create a classroom environment where students learn to pause, think, and act intentionally rather than impulsively. In the classroom, students struggling with self-control often face challenges regulating their behavior, leading to disruptions and missed learning opportunities. Teaching self-control is essential but demonstrating it through intentional modeling is often the key to helping […]