Middle school can be a challenging time for students as they navigate new academic and social environments. For some, difficulties with self-monitoring—an essential component of executive function—can hinder their ability to thrive in these settings. Self-monitoring involves the ability to assess one’s own behavior, understand personal strengths, and recognize how actions affect others. When deficits […]

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 […]

Self-monitor is one of the brain’s essential executive functions—a set of mental processes that help individuals manage their thoughts, actions, and emotions to achieve goals. While it may sound complex, executive function instruction often begins with helping students develop the ability to pause, reflect, and adjust their behavior. When we talk about the skill of […]