Executive Function Skills

During my work...

REFOCUS How am I doing so far? Am I following the directions? Am I on track with my time? What do I need to do next?

Task Initiation

The ability to begin a task without procrastination.

Sustained Attention

When you are able to pay attention despite distractions, fatigue, or bordem.

Metacognition

When you can SELF MONITOR and SELF EVALUATE your own skills & work. (THINKING ABOUT YOUR THINKING)

Self Control

When you think before you act and resist the urge to do or say something.

After I finish my work...

AM I PROUD OF WHAT I AM TURNING IN? Have I... completed everything? put on a heading? re-checked my work? finished in my time frame? Asked all the questions I needed to?

Before I begin my work...

AM I READY TO DO MY WORK Do I... understand the directions? have a plan to complete this work? know what time it is & how much time I have? know WHY I am doing this assignment?

Planning

Creating a road map for completing a task

Time Management

Estimating how much time you have, how to best spend that time and to be aware of deadlines.

Perseverance

Having the motivation to follow through and complete a goal NOT MATTER WHAT.

Working Memory

Holding Information in your mind while completing a task.

Organizing

Making & using a system to keep track of things

Flexibility

Being able to change plans when faced with obstacles, new info, or mistakes.