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Model organization for students to improve their organizational executive function skills.

9 Ways to Model Organization

Posted In Teaching

Organization is a critical executive function skill that empowers students to effectively develop and use systems to manage materials and information. When educators model organization in their daily routines, they demonstrate the practical benefits of staying prepared and organized. Students who struggle with organization often misplace their belongings, arrive unprepared, or spend valuable time searching […]

July 28, 2023 Read More
Model planning skills to help your students improve their ability to plan.

9 Ways to Model Planning

Posted In Teaching

When you model planning skills for students, you teach them how to create and follow steps to achieve their goals within a set timeframe. Planning is an essential executive function skill that helps students manage their time effectively, but many struggle with this area. They may start tasks at the last minute, inaccurately estimate how […]

July 20, 2023 Read More
Model working memory strategies to improve student skill development.

9 Ways to Model Working Memory

Posted In Teaching

Working memory is an executive function that describes the ability to use and recall information stored in the memory to complete tasks. When you model working memory strategies, you give students practical ways to stay on task, pay attention, and remember important information. Students who struggle with working memory often have a short attention span […]

July 18, 2023 Read More
To help students build their ability to start tasks model task initiation skills.

9 Ways to Model Task Initiation

Posted In Teaching

Task Initiation is an executive function that describes the ability to get started on projects, assignments, and tasks without procrastinating. Students who struggle with task initiation are often seen as lazy or unmotivated, but many times they are just stuck without a clear understanding of how to tackle even seemingly small tasks. These students have […]

May 2, 2023 Read More

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