The Role of Executive Functioning in Elementary-Age Children

Developing Executive Functioning Skills in Elementary Schools Sets Students Up for Long-Term Success

Executive Function (EF) refers to the skills required to complete daily tasks, from simple responsibilities to more complex projects. EF skills include planning ahead, task initiation, time management, general organization, sustained concentration, self-reflection, and working memory. In other words, EF skills are tools for managing everyday responsibilities and independence. The intentional strengthening of one’s executive […]