Executive Functioning Keys Craft and Activity

Teach and practice executive functioning skills with these Executive Functioning Keys to Success. Each key represents an executive functioning skill including: planning, organization, time management, task initiation, working memory, metacognition, self-control, attention, flexibility, and perseverance. The keys include a short description of each executive functioning skill and a visual.

Digital Version

A completely digital version with of this craft has now been added! It includes moveable pieces in Google Slides for students to create their "digital keys" while learning about each skill!

Hands-On Learning Craft & Lesson

Students will cut out and put their keys on a ring. You can hold them up as you discuss and refer to each skill in your classroom. Best of all, kids can keep their Executive Functioning Keys to Success to remind them of strategies, as needed.

Also included: An educator guide explaining executive functioning and how to use the keys, a student worksheet discussing executive functioning skills, and an executive functioning reference guide that details each skill and gives examples.

Reflection Pages

Have students reflect about each skill with the reflection pages.

Why Teach Executive Functioning Skills?

Executive functioning skills are the basis for planning, organizing, problem-solving, and persevering to meet goals. These are essential life skills that every person uses each day. By learning about EF skills, we can teach strategies and supports that can help students find their pathway to success.

Many students who forget assignments, are disorganized, can’t complete long-term assignments, have trouble focusing, and experience difficulty with change often have weak executive functioning skills. These are the students who need to be taught explicit skills in order to become successful in school and in life after school. Simply put, executive functioning skills are necessary life skills.

Versions are available in color and black/white for easier printing options.

More Executive Functioning Skills

{ Executive Functioning MEGA BUNDLE }

Target executive functioning and study skills necessary for academic success at the middle and high school level. The bundle includes over 300 pages full of lessons, templates, and workbook pages to teach study strategies and ways to improve executive functioning skills. It includes ALL of my executive functioning and study skills materials in one place. This comprehensive set of materials can be used by regular education teachers, special education teachers, intervention tutors, other support professionals, and anyone working to help students improve their study habits. These materials can also be used during advisory for middle and high school students.

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Disclaimer: These resources and materials are for supplementary support/education purposes and not intended as a replacement for counseling, education, or other necessary supports. Educators, parents, counselors, and others who utilize these materials are encouraged to seek out additional support, as needed.

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