Week 1
Lesson 1
Day 1: What is Executive Functioning?
We will talk about what executive functioning means and why it is important. Learners will practice their working memory by playing a game called “Movement” Chain”

*Skills 𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 in this class:

- executive functioning

- working memory

Supplies for this class: none needed
Lesson 2
Day 2: Being Present
Being present in our day-to-day life can be challenging with all the distractions we face every day. Practicing being present can help us stay engaged with the important tasks or jobs we need to complete. Learners will do a whole-body mindfulness activity to practice staying present. Learners will then play a memory game to further practice developing their working memory.

*Skills taught:

executive functioning

- being present

- working memory

Supplies for this class: none needed
Lesson 3
Day 3: Working Memory
Our working memory helps us remember things in the short term so we can complete important tasks or jobs. Learners will practice working memory by playing a memory game and playing “What’s in the Box?”


*Skills taught:

- executive functioning

- working memory

Supplies for this class: a box or something to put small items in, 4-5 small items that will fit in the box or container
Lesson 4
Day 4: Staying Organized
Staying organized is an important skill that can help us with time management and completing important tasks and jobs. Students will practice organizing an item from their own house using guiding questions.

*Skills taught:

- executive functioning

- organization

Supplies for this class: something to organize such as a bin of toys, a silverware drawer, socks, etc.
Lesson 5
Day 5: Active Listening and Focusing Attention
When we practice active listening, using our brain to actually think about and process what we are physically hearing, we are better able to focus our attention and complete our task.

*𝐒kills 𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 in this class

- executive functioning

- active listening

- focusing attention

Supplies for this class: space to move around