Executive Functioning Skills for Little Learners
Class experience
Executive functioning skills refers to a set of cognitive processes that help individuals plan, organize, initiate, and complete tasks, as well as regulate their emotions and behaviours. These skills are essential for success in all areas of life, and can be especially important during the elementary school years, when children are developing the habits and behaviours that will shape their future. These skills play a crucial role in their academic and social success. During this weekly...
Students will explore and enhance their knowledge of specific Executive Functioning skills and various strategies that can be utilized to support their growth, development, and self-confidence.
Ms. Sheera has a 4 year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child and Youth Care and a 3-year college Diploma in Child and Youth Work. She has been creating and facilitating emotional regulation groups for over 20 years in numerous environments, such as in schools, group home facilities and community centres; and with a variety of children and youth (i.e. children and youth with ASD, ADHD, OD, CD, anxiety diagnoses, as well as neurotypical children and youth). Ms. Sheera has the following training certifications and continuously participates in professional learning opportunities: - Solution-Focused Therapy - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certification - Mental Health First Aid certification - Understanding and Intervening in the Cycle of Youth Violence training - Single Sessions Counselling certification - Courageous Conversations, Confronting Racial Discrimination and Anti-Black Racism (monthly ongoing opportunity) - Indigenous Perspectives on Mental Health and Trauma training sessions Ms. Sheera is also a Professional Member of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care. Ms. Sheera is a neurodivergent educator with an ADHD diagnosis.
Homework Offered
Optional homework and resources are provided to reiterate concepts in class.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
- printer - teacher print outs - writing utensils
Welcome! I am thrilled you're here! As Child and Youth Counsellor with over 24 years of experience working with young people, I am deeply committed to supporting children and youth's mental health, well-being, and life skills. My heart is full...
Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
3-6 learners per class