Executive Functioning & Cognitive Skills (8-12) Focus, Organization, and Success

🌟 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬!

Lost homework, forgotten deadlines, or chores left undone—sound familiar? This class empowers learners with the tools they need to take control of their day. Over the weeks, they’ll explore what executive functioning skills are and why they matter, create routines, and learn how to prioritize and organize tasks. Using planners, mindfulness techniques, and memory strategies, they’ll gain confidence in handling life’s challenges.

🌟 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭.

With practical tools and empowering strategies, learners will see how small changes can make a big impact. Every session is designed to help them grow skills that simplify daily life, from managing time to staying focused and adapting to new situations. It’s all about building habits that create success! 🎯


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Weekly Breakdown: 

Week of September 9 - Overview of what executive function skills are and identifying different executive function skills
Week of September 16 - Importance of executive function skills in daily life
Week of September 23 - Strategies for organizing tasks and materials and creating a daily routine
Week of September 30 - Using tools like planners and calendars

Week of October 7 - Understanding the concept of time and prioritizing tasks
Week of October 14 - Setting goals and deadlines
Week of October 21- Techniques for staying focused and managing distractions
Week of October 28 - Practicing mindfulness exercises

Week of November 4 - Breaking tasks into smaller steps
Week of November 11 - Developing problem-solving skills
Week of November 18- Techniques for managing impulses
Week of November 25 (Mon/Tues classes will meet) Thursday/Friday classes will have off - Practicing self-control in different situations

Week of December 2 - Strategies for improving memory and mnemonic devices and memory tricks
Week of December 9-  Practicing recall and retrieval activities
Week of December 16 - Learning how to adapt to changes
Week of December 23 - OFF
Week of December 30 - OFF

Week of January 6 - Developing a growth mindset
Week of January 13 - Exercises for improving working memory
Week of January 20 - Practicing mental math and puzzles
Week of January 27 - Techniques for managing stress and anxiety

Week of February 3 - Organizing personal spaces: Tidy room, tidy mind
Week of February 10 - Creating simple routines for school and home success
Week of February 17 - Using checklists to track daily responsibilities
Week of February 24 - Planning ahead: Preparing for upcoming tasks and deadlines

Week of March 3 - Time-blocking: Managing your day in focused chunks
Week of March 10 - Creating a weekly review habit to reflect and adjust goals
Week of March 17 - OFF
Week of March 24 - Breaking long-term goals into manageable steps
Week of March 31 - Using calendars to map out assignments and activities

Week of April 7 - Decluttering: Making space for what matters
Week of April 14 - Setting up a personal system to organize schoolwork
Week of April 21 - Creating “zones” in your room for work, play, and relaxation
Week of April 28 - Simplifying life with morning and evening routines

Week of May 5 - Rotating focus: Balancing multiple priorities
Week of May 12 - Developing habits to reset your workspace daily
Week of May 19 - Making organization fun: Creative approaches to staying tidy
Week of May 26 - Creating personal rewards for completing tasks

Week of June 2 - Using timers to boost focus and productivity
Week of June 9 - Organizing digital tools and files for school success
Week of June 16 - Designing a system to simplify recurring tasks
Week of June 23 - Reflecting on growth and planning for the future


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Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.