Executive Function Skills in the Classroom

This practical, research-based guide empowers K–8 educators to integrate executive function (EF) support into everyday classroom instruction without adopting a new curriculum or scripted program. With insight, humor, and real-world classroom stories, the book demonstrates how to identify EF barriers, apply strategies flexibly, and help students develop self-regulation, attention, organizational, and study skills. Designed for professional development and day-to-day teaching, it provides tools for problem-solving, strategy exploration, and individualized application across diverse classroom contexts.

Key Features:

• Offers flexible, evidence-based strategies to support executive functions in K–8 students.
• Includes examples and stories from experienced teachers demonstrating practical classroom implementation.
• Provides reproducible tools and worksheets for immediate classroom use (downloadable in 8½" x 11" format).
• Addresses EF challenges related to attention, time management, organization, and self-regulated learning.
• Serves as a resource for school psychologists, administrators, special educators, classroom teachers, and speech-language pathologists.