The Role of Executive Function 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 short-term chores 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 “adulting.” The intentional strengthening of one’s executive function skills can begin […]