Mrs. Hinote's Page - Executive Function Teachers

Mrs. Hinote's Page

Classroom strategies and accommodations to improve executive function

Working Memory

Give step by step instructions and have student repeat instructions back
Give a short review of recently learned material before moving on to new material
Check in frequently to ensure the student understands

Initiation/Attention

Say to the student, "this is important to know because..."
Check in frequently to ensure the student is paying attention
Limit amount of choices if overwhelmed by too many

Sequencing

Have a daily routine that does not change
List daily routine in the front of the room, with pictures as needed
Give student list of steps and materials with pictures as needed
Rubrics
Checklists

Problem Solving

"Ask three then me."
"Show me what you know first."

Time Management

Use of timers
Use of shading on clocks to allot amount of time to devote to certain tasks
Untimed activities and tests
Quiet work space to minimize distractions as needed

Organization

Use of colors for categorizing
Keep materials in consistent place with labels and/or pictures
Scaffold packing backpack, organizing desk area
Duplicate materials to stay at home/school as needed
Use of graphic organizers

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