Clase Flex: Función Ejecutiva 101

We can learn executive function skills that help us in daily life. They are the basis for so many things we do! Executive function skills enable us to plan, organize, start, and follow through with all tasks. These include things we do for school and fun. 

In this flex class format, there are no live meetings. Each new week begins with a short paper-based self-assessment; as part of the workbook, with weekly lesson recordings and tasks to complete. Tasks include playing games, completing individualized projects, and answering discussion questions.  

Who would benefit from improving their executive function skills? Everyone! We are never too old or too accomplished to be interested in enhancing these skills. Getting and staying organized, planning for long-term goals, and dealing with change are just a few examples of things we get better at when we work on these skills. 

Week 1
ORGANIZATION
Organization Self-Assessment
Let's learn about Organization
Organized for School
Organization Project

Week 2
PLANNING / PRIORITIZATION
Planning Self-Assessment
Let's learn about Planning / Prioritization
Planning your routine

Week 3
TASK INITIATION
Task Initiation Self-Assessment
Let's learn about Task Initiation
Why do we procrastinate?
Overcoming procrastination

Week 4 
TIME MANAGEMENT
Time Management Self-Assessment
Let's learn about: Time Management
Time Management for schoolwork
Time management project

Week 5 
SUSTAINED ATTENTION
Sustained Attention Self-Assessment
Let's learn about: Sustained Attention
Sustained Attention strategies for learning
Managing distractions

Week 6
WORKING MEMORY
Working Memory Self-Assessment
Working Memory Strategies
Working Memory practice

Week7
SELF-CONTROL
Self-control self-Assessment
Let's learn about Self-control
Pause, think, choose
Improving Self-control little by little

Week 8
EMOTIONAL REGULATION
Emotional Regulation Self-Assessment
Let's learn about Emotional Regulation
Understanding emotions
Expressing emotions in healthy ways

Week 9
PERSEVERANCE
Perseverance Self-Assessment
Let's learn about Perseverance
Perseverance strategies
Perseverance practice

Week 10 
FLEXIBILITY
FlexibiltySelf-Assessment
Let's learn about Flexibility
Problem-Solving

Week 11
METACOGNITION
Metacognition Self-Assessment
Let's learn about Metacognition
Metacognition Strategies

Week 12 - Reflection and Project