Reflective journaling is one of the most powerful tools elementary school teachers can use to build executive function skills—especially the skill of flexibility. With just a few minutes a day, you can help students grow in self-awareness, adapt to challenges, and develop problem-solving skills—all through writing. Plus, reflective journaling improves student confidence, supports student behavior […]

Reflective writing is one of the most powerful tools educators can use to help students build metacognitive awareness and strengthen their executive function skills. In the high school classroom, reflective writing not only improves student engagement but also becomes a key strategy in teaching executive function skills like planning. In this blog post, we’ll explore […]

Building flexibility in students is one of the most powerful ways to support their executive function development and prepare them for academic and life success. Flexibility—the ability to adapt to changing conditions, shift strategies, and manage emotions when routines are disrupted—is a foundational executive function skill that influences how students behave, learn, and grow. In […]

Reflective writing is a powerful tool that encourages metacognition, helping students in grades 1-4 develop critical executive function skills like task initiation. Task initiation is the ability to begin a task independently, which is essential for improving students’ academic performance and building their confidence. By incorporating reflective writing into your executive function instruction, you can […]