Executive Functioning
What do we call the skills we need to get things done or plan?
Executive functioning
What is a planner?
Where we write down homework, assignments, things we need to do, upcoming events
What is a checklist?
A list of things we need to do or steps we need to take
Name one other tool to help us plan or organize our work
Graphic organizers, schedules, timers, reminders, sticky notes, etc.
How much did it snow today?
3-5 inches
What does the executive functioning part of our brain help us do?
Plan how to get things done
How does a planner help us?
Helps us get ready for things coming up, helps us remember what to do or where to go
What is the checklist you use when you're cooking called?
A recipe
How does executive functioning (planning) help us in math?
Helps us know what we're supposed to be doing, helps us follow the problem-solving steps, keeps us focused
What are your plans for February Break?
I'm going to Montreal!
What tasks or activities during the day is executive functioning important for?
Everything!
What are some things you might write in your planner?
Homework, reading log, days off, events at school, etc.
How do checklists help us?
They help us remember what to do so we can get things done on our own
How does executive functioning (planning) help us in writing?
Helps us plan out what we write, helps us write things in the correct order, helps us write better
How is your music lesson going?
Why is planning important?
Helps us avoid making mistakes, helps us remember what to do
What might happen if we don't use a planner?
Miss important events, forget to do work, forget to hand in reading log
What might happen if we don't use a checklist?
We might forget things or make mistakes
How does executive functioning (planning) help us with homework?
Helps us remember what to do, helps us get our work done on our own
What kind of pet do you have?
I have a Cat
What part of your brain are your planning skills?
Front part
Whose job is it to write things in your planner?
Yours! But you can always ask a teacher for help
Why is the order of steps in a checklist important?
Helps us do things in the right order, makes sense, helps us do things correctly
Is it okay to ask an adult for help when we're stuck?
Yes! But we should try on our own first
What's your favorite color?
Mine is green