Executive Functioning Skills (Ongoing Class)
In this ongoing class, learners will focus on expanding their existing collection of executive functioning skills while building confidence.
Ms. Sheera (she/her)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(272)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Optional homework and resources are provided to reiterate concepts in class.Class Experience
During this class, 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. Students will learn about strategies that can be easily implemented, in various situations and environments, to support their continued development of executive functioning skills. Learner-to-learner interaction is encouraged throughout the class. The teacher will facilitate ongoing dialogue, and fun and interactive activities, as well as lecture-type slides, to help learners understand the concepts being taught. Scenario examples, videos, crafts, interactive opportunities, and other engaging materials will be utilized throughout the classes. The weekly skill-targeted areas are as follows: Fri, Jan 17-Understanding Executive Functions Fri, Jan 24-Planning and Prioritizing Fri, Jan 31-Organization Fri, Feb 7-Time Management Fri, Feb 14 -Task Initiation Fri, Feb 21-Working Memory Fri, Feb 28-Metacognition Fri, Mar 7-Self Control, focus on Emotional (Self) Regulation Fri, Mar 14-Sustained Attention Fri, Mar 21-Flexibility Fri, Mar 28-Perseverance Fri, Apr 4-My Keys to Success Sun, Feb 2- Understanding Executive Functions Sun, Feb 9-Planning and Prioritizing Sun, Feb 16-Organization Sun, Feb 23-Time Management Sun, Mar 2-Task Initiation Sun, Mar 9-Working Memory Sun, Mar 16-Metacognition Sun, Mar 23-Self Control, focus on Emotional (Self) Regulation Sun, Mar 30-Sustained Attention Sun, Apr 6-Flexibility Sun, Apr 13-Perseverance *no class Sun, Apr 20* Sun, Apr 27-My Keys to Success June 8-Understanding Executive Functions June 15-Planning and Prioritizing June 22-Organization June 29-Time Management July 6 -Task Initiation July 13-Working Memory July 20-Metacognition July 27-Self Control, focus on Emotional (Self) Regulation Aug 3-Sustained Attention Aug 10-Flexibility Aug 17-Perseverance Aug 24-My Keys to Success All weekly skills areas are independent of one another, join for all or join only on a specific week. Learners do not need any previous skills or experience to participate in this class.
Learning Goals
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.
Other Details
Learning Needs
We're not born with executive functioning skills, they have to be learned. Neurodivergent learners often have a bit more of a challenging time with these skills. In class, neurodivergent learners learn skills through fun/engaging activities
Parental Guidance
Scissors are needed during the “keys to success” craft, adult support may be required.
Supply List
Materials needed "keys to success" activity: - Printer - document provided by the teacher (teacher will upload to the classroom prior to last class) - scissors - keyring (or pipe cleaner, string, or anything that can be used as a key ring)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.9
272reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree from Toronto Metropolitan University (formally Ryerson)
Associate's Degree from Humber College
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.Reviews
Live Group Class
$23
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 216 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-6 learners per class
