Not every child is carrying the same backpack. 🎒💙 Some are carrying anxiety, executive functioning challenges, or sensory overload. Before saying, "Try harder," remember they may already be carrying more than we can see. #ADHDSupport #ExecutiveFunctioning

☀️Join us for our Virtual SEN Conference: Empower & Thrive: Strategies to Support SEN Children. Speakers include our friends and in-house experts: 💬 Anne-Marie Harrison, Education Director from Ideas Afresh Education 💬 Dr Annie Clements, Founder of Autism & ADHD 💬 Callum Stein, Assistant Psychologist, and Jennifer Copley, Psychologist from our Group 💬 Craig Albon and Stewart Burgess, Lead Practitioners from our Group Sign up: eu1.hubs.ly/H0vNthm0 #WitherslackGroup #VirtualSENConference #ParentConference #ExecutiveFunctioning #SensoryProcessing

A lot of people confuse stress, grief, procrastination, or temporary brain fog with ADHD. But ADHD is much more than occasionally struggling to focus. #ADHDFacts #MentalHealthAwareness #ExecutiveFunctioning #Neurodivergent #ADHDEducation

"My child has ADHD. They can focus for hours." Exactly. ADHD isn't always a lack of attention—it's often a challenge with regulating attention. Support starts with understanding. 💙 #ADHDSupport #ExecutiveFunctioning

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"The assignment isn't hard. Remembering it exists is." That's what executive functioning challenges can look like. 💙 Many students need systems and support—not more reminders. #ExecutiveFunctioning #ADHDSupport

10 Ways To Help Teens Improve Executive Functioning Skills Executive functioning skills are brain-based skills like planning, organization, focus, emotional control, time management, and task completion. Many teens struggle with these not because they are lazy… but because their brain is still developing and often overloaded by stress, anxiety, pressure, ADHD, trauma, lack of sleep, and constant stimulation. Here are 10 practical ways to help: Use visual systems Many teens do better when they can SEE the plan. Try whiteboards, sticky notes, reminders, checklists, and color-coded folders. Break tasks into tiny steps “Do your project” feels overwhelming. “Open your laptop and write the title” feels manageable. Small wins build momentum. Teach “start ugly” Perfectionism often causes procrastination. Remind teens that done is better than perfect and starting messy is okay. Create routines Routines reduce stress on the brain. Pack bags the night before, create homework routines, and keep important items in the same place. Use movement to improve focus Movement helps wake up the brain and improve attention. Walk, stretch, shoot hoops, or take movement breaks before homework. Stop assuming they “don’t care” Many teens care deeply but feel overwhelmed. Instead of “What’s wrong with you?” ask “What’s getting in the way?” Help with time blindness Some teens struggle to feel time passing. Use timers, countdowns, music playlists, and reminders about how much time is left. Normalize asking for help Using tools, accommodations, tutoring, therapy, or support is not weakness. Strong people use supports. Focus on progress, not punishment Celebrate effort, growth, and small improvements. Shame rarely improves executive functioning. Protect sleep An exhausted brain struggles with focus, memory, emotional control, and motivation. Sleep is brain fuel. Teens do well when they can. Sometimes they simply need different tools, structure, support, and understanding. #ExecutiveFunctioning #ADHD #TeenMentalHealth #ParentingTeens #MentalHealthAwareness #AnxietySupport #TraumaInformed #SchoolCounselor #MaslowBeforeBloom #ParentingTips #maslowbeforebloom

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Our February Insights & Innovations is here! The Teaching & Learning team shares why executive functioning matters—and how it strengthens rigor, coherence, and opportunity for all learners. 📖 Read more: tinyurl.com/February2026-TL-… #ExecutiveFunctioning #OpportunityMakers

New RCAP publication examines how #emotionregulation and #executivefunctioning affect the relationship between certain ACEs and internalizing and externalizing symptoms. Read it here! link.springer.com/article/10…

🎥 Just shared on YouTube 👉 Executive function strategies K-3 teachers can use today! Dr. Sarah Oberle explains the science behind working memory, inhibition, and focus — and how to support them in your classroom. Watch or listen to the full episode: coolcatteacher.com/e927?utm_… In this episode, you'll learn: 👉 The 6 executive functions developing in K-3 students 👉 Why working memory fades faster than you think — and what to do about it 👉 How inhibition is about attention, not just behavior 👉 Why your classroom walls may be working against your students 👉 The one type of music you should never play during work time Teaching strategies discussed: 🧠 Give directions immediately before the task — not minutes earlier 🧠 Use visual reminders, pictures, and student-created notations to offload working memory 🧠 Keep materials out of sight until students need them 🧠 Place decorations strategically — away from the instructional focal point 🧠 Choose instrumental music only — lyrics force the brain to process language CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Meet Dr. Sarah Oberle 01:16 What Are Executive Functions? 03:58 Working Memory Strategies for K-3 05:49 Checklists That Offload Working Memory 06:20 Teaching Inhibition and Self-Control 08:11 Classroom Decor and Cognitive Load 09:40 Why Music with Lyrics Hurts Focus 10:05 Cognitive Flexibility in Young Learners 11:48 How to Build Cognitive Flexibility About the guest: Dr. Sarah Oberle is a primary educator with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and a specialization in Cognitive Science. Her upcoming book, Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom (Corwin, 2026), helps teachers translate learning science into practical classroom strategies. Subscribe for weekly interviews with innovative educators! 🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Enjoying the 10 Minute Teacher? Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode! #ExecutiveFunctioning #ExecutiveFunctionStrategies #WorkingMemory #K3Teachers #ElementaryTeaching #CognitiveScience #ClassroomManagement #StudentFocus #BrainBasedLearning #ScienceOfLearning #TeacherTips #10MinuteTeacher #CoolCatTeacher #EducationPodcast #TeachingStrategies youtube.com/watch?v=lXBgfzZb…

🎥 Just shared on YouTube 👉 Why are your students forgetting everything you just told them? How do class rosters set the tone for the entire year? This Epic Elementary Supershow brings together seven expert educators to tackle the questions elementary teachers face every day. From executive functioning to reading instruction to gamification, you'll walk away with strategies you can use this week. This episode is sponsored by Class Composer. Sign up for your free trial at classcomposer.com/?utm_campa… Watch or listen to the full episode: coolcatteacher.com/elementar… In this episode, you'll learn how to: 👉 Reduce hidden cognitive demands that overwhelm students' working memory 👉 Make rostering decisions that set up teachers and students for success 👉 Differentiate math instruction using flexible grouping strategies 👉 Use sentence stems to help struggling writers get their ideas on paper 👉 Gamify your classroom without losing instructional focus 👉 Monitor student progress in real time during independent work Teaching and learning practices discussed: 🧠 Supporting executive functioning through visual reminders and simplified instructions 🧠 Using pre-assessment data to create flexible student groups 🧠 Circulating and giving in-the-moment feedback during independent work 🧠 Building classroom community through high expectations and strong relationships 00:00 Elementary Super Show Introduction 01:12 Sarah Oberle - Executive Functioning 04:11 How do we help children with working memory? 06:45 Inhibition, where to start? 08:06 How do we prevent cognitive overload with our classroom decor? 09:52 Cognitive Flexibility, what is it? 11:19 Helping and Improving Cognitive Flexibility 12:23 A bit about her book 14:32 Oberle Outro 15:18 Carrie Hetzel Introduction 16:06 Creating a Balanced Classroom 17:07 What Would an Ideal Classroom Look Like? 19:38 Is Elementary Harder To Do This With? 20:31 Advice for Beginner Principals 22:00 Encouragement for Next Year, Next Step to Excellence in Rostering 23:21 Say Hello To Dr. Carol Tomlinson 24:15 Differentiated Math Instruction, Game Plans and Strategies 24:38 Highways and Exit Ramps, A Useful Metaphor 26:15 What Is The Biggest Mistake You Can Make For Differentiated Math Instruction? 26:48 Stories and Examples Of Differentiated Math Instruction 30:07 Introducing Malia Hollowell 30:55 Brain Friendly Rule 1 31:54 AI in Phonics Is it Useable? 32:30 Brain Friendly Rule 2 33:34 Brain Friendly Rule 3 34:37 Shocking Strategies With Stats That Will Blow Your Mind 35:51 Introducing Jennifer Burns 36:05 Four Fundamental Builds For Every Reader 36:38 Playground to Print, What is it? 37:19 The Literacy Life of a Child 37:51 One Mistake People Tend to Make with Teaching Literacy 38:35 Heather Marrs Introduction 39:07 Step 1 to Gamification, Pick A Theme 39:34 Step 2 Pick the Right Theme 40:31 Step 3 Set Level Progression 41:51 Step 4 Onboarding 43:24 Step 5 Remember to Change Things Up 44:32 Is Gamification Worth It? 45:15 Introducing Ezera Washington 46:11 Relate to Educate, Getting to Know Your Students is the First and Greatest Step to Success 46:53 Describe Your Classroom Reading Instruction 50:45 What To Do When A Child Is Succeeding 52:04 Standard Practices, Things Ezera Stopped Doing That Had A Positive Impact 54:10 Writing Instruction, Free Writing or Sentence Stems? 55:07 A Day's Workflow, What Should Change? 55:47 A Pep Talk From Ms. Washington 57:06 Outro About the guests: This episode features Dr. Sarah Oberle (executive functioning), Carrie Hetzel (rostering), Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson (differentiation), Malia Hollowell and Jennifer Burns (reading and writing), Heather Marrs (gamification), and Ezera Washington (New Jersey Governor's Educator of the Year). If this episode helps your teaching or thinking about learning, consider subscribing and sharing it with a colleague. #elementaryteacher #executivefunctioning #differentiatedinstruction #scienceofreading #classroommanagement #teachertips #elementaryeducation #mathinstruction #readinginstruction #gamification #teacherpd #k5teaching youtube.com/watch?v=bj4dbGuS…

Designing College Success for Neurodivergent Minds - Dr. Tara Williams, PhD, - Founder, Innovative Collegiate Consultants, Inc. joins me on Progress, Potential, And Possibilities #Neurodivergent #ExecutiveFunctioning #Advocacy #ADHD #Dyslexia #Autism

Designing College Success for Neurodivergent Minds - Dr. Tara Williams, Ph.D. - Innovative Collegiate Consultants, Inc. - @ProgressPotent1 @irat1onal @canyons @JessRhodesBiz @hienz4 #Neurodivergent #ExecutiveFunctioning #Advocacy #ADHD #Dyslexia #Autism - youtube.com/watch?v=ModiQe7K…

Our latest podcast episode, ADHD And Executive Functioning, is ready for you to watch and listen. Catch up now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qG2Qx0 #WitherslackGroup #ExecutiveFunctioning #ADHD #SEN #Diagnosis

Can executive functioning be the key to addressing educational inequities? This excerpt from my book explores the intersection of EF, socioeconomic factors, and strategies for intervention. wix.to/cd847bb #Equity #ExecutiveFunctioning #Leadership

Essential Strategies to Help Your High Schooler Stay Organized. New episode of the Professor on Your Side Podcast! #highschoolparents #executivefunctioning #ADHD youtube.com/watch?v=gJBS3fX8…