Crucial for kindergarten readiness, executive functioning skills are the mental processes children use to plan, focus their attention, remember instructions, and manage multiple tasks successfully.
You can create an environment to supports the development of executive functioning skills in your children and make learning interactive and enjoyable with the following:
Introduce executive functioning skills through fun activities like memory matching games and puzzles.
Teach your child how to create a daily schedule and set small, achievable goals for themselves.
Create incentives for your child to organize their toys and belongings, the process will foster a sense of responsibility and help them understand the benefits of being organized.
Practice following multi-step instructions during everyday activities like cooking or cleaning.
Use visual aids like charts and lists to help your child remember and follow through on tasks.
These practices help children develop strong executive functioning skills and prepare them for the structured environment of a classroom. By practicing these techniques, children gain the ability to plan, organize, and manage tasks effectively.
We’d love to hear about your experiences with developing executive functioning skills, please share them in the comments below.
Also here are a few helpful resources for promoting executive functioning skills.
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