Lesson Plan
Session 1 Plan
Students will learn what executive functioning is, identify key skills like working memory and self-control, and complete a matching activity to practice recognizing these skills in everyday tasks.
Building awareness of executive functioning helps students understand how their brains manage tasks and behavior, setting the foundation for better organization and self-regulation.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction
15 minutes
Step 3
Interactive Group Activity
20 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Brain Boss Bootcamp: Session 1
What Is Executive Functioning?
Skill #1: Working Memory
Skill #2: Self-Control
Skill #3: Flexible Thinking
Thumbs-Up/Thumbs-Down Check
Next: Skill Matching Activity
Activity
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Plan
Students will understand why executive functioning—particularly planning and organization—matters for accomplishing goals, and will practice these skills by creating and sequencing a group plan.
Strong planning and organizational skills help students manage time, reduce stress, and achieve tasks more effectively, boosting confidence and classroom success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 2 Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction & Modeling
15 minutes
Step 3
Interactive Planning Challenge
20 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Brain Boss Bootcamp: Session 2
Why EF Matters
Skill Focus: Planning
Skill Focus: Organization
Model: Planning a Task
Thumbs-Up/Thumbs-Down Check
Next: Group Planning Challenge
Activity
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Plan
Students will learn strategies like self-monitoring and goal-setting to strengthen their executive functioning, and they’ll apply these strategies in a fun, scenario-based Bingo game.
Building habits of reflection, goal-setting, and self-monitoring empowers students to take ownership of their learning, improve focus, and steadily grow their executive functioning skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 3 Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction & Modeling
15 minutes
Step 3
Interactive Bingo Game
20 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Brain Boss Bootcamp: Session 3
Strategy #1: Self-Monitoring
Strategy #2: Goal-Setting
Strategy #3: Use of Checklists
Model: Completing a Goal-Setting Worksheet
Thumbs-Up/Thumbs-Down Check
Next: Executive Functioning Bingo
Activity
Worksheet
Worksheet
