
Building Executive Function Skills: 50 Fun Activities for Kids to Improve Planning and Self-Regulation
Summer Murray
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
In a world where children face increasing demands on their attention and self-control, helping them develop executive function skills is more important than ever. These skills, which include planning, organizing, and regulating behavior, are crucial for success in school and life. This book provides a treasure trove of activities designed to make the development of these skills enjoyable and effective for kids. Through play and interaction, children can strengthen their ability to focus, manage their emotions, and tackle tasks with confidence. The activities in this book are crafted to be fun and engaging, ensuring that children remain interested and motivated. From creative games that enhance focus to role-playing scenarios that build problem-solving abilities, each activity is designed with both enjoyment and learning in mind. Parents and educators will find these exercises easy to implement, requiring minimal preparation and resources. The variety of activities ensures that there is something for every child, regardless of their interests or developmental stage. Addressing the challenge of developing executive function skills in children, this book offers practical solutions for common issues such as lack of focus, difficulty in following instructions, and trouble with emotional regulation.
Duration - 7h 48m.
Author - Summer Murray.
Narrator - Digital Voice Michelle G.
Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 HONG ANH THUY LAI ©.
Location:
United States
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Summer Murray
Digital Voice Michelle G
HONG ANH THUY LAI
English Audiobooks
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Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In a world where children face increasing demands on their attention and self-control, helping them develop executive function skills is more important than ever. These skills, which include planning, organizing, and regulating behavior, are crucial for success in school and life. This book provides a treasure trove of activities designed to make the development of these skills enjoyable and effective for kids. Through play and interaction, children can strengthen their ability to focus, manage their emotions, and tackle tasks with confidence. The activities in this book are crafted to be fun and engaging, ensuring that children remain interested and motivated. From creative games that enhance focus to role-playing scenarios that build problem-solving abilities, each activity is designed with both enjoyment and learning in mind. Parents and educators will find these exercises easy to implement, requiring minimal preparation and resources. The variety of activities ensures that there is something for every child, regardless of their interests or developmental stage. Addressing the challenge of developing executive function skills in children, this book offers practical solutions for common issues such as lack of focus, difficulty in following instructions, and trouble with emotional regulation. Duration - 7h 48m. Author - Summer Murray. Narrator - Digital Voice Michelle G. Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 HONG ANH THUY LAI ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: Understanding Executive Function Skills 5
Duration:00:00:05
Introduction to Executive Function 5
Duration:00:07:16
Importance of Planning and Self-Regulation 11
Duration:00:06:12
How Executive Function Skills Develop in Children 16
Duration:00:06:21
Chapter 2: Planning and Organizing Activities 21
Duration:00:00:05
Activity 1: Daily Planner Creation 21
Duration:00:08:43
Activity 2: Weekly Schedule Setup 28
Duration:00:07:19
Activity 3: Goal Setting and Tracking 34
Duration:00:07:10
Activity 4: Task Prioritization 39
Duration:00:08:16
Chapter 3: Time Management Skills 47
Duration:00:00:04
Activity 5: Time Estimation Exercises 47
Duration:00:06:49
Activity 6: Pomodoro Technique for Kids 52
Duration:00:06:30
Activity 7: Time Blocking Practice 58
Duration:00:06:35
Activity 8: Deadline Management 63
Duration:00:07:02
Chapter 4: Task Initiation and Completion 69
Duration:00:00:05
Activity 9: Breaking Down Tasks 69
Duration:00:07:33
Activity 10: Task Initiation Prompts 75
Duration:00:06:02
Activity 11: Completion Checklists 80
Duration:00:08:24
Activity 12: Reward Systems for Task Completion 86
Duration:00:05:29
Chapter 5: Problem-Solving and Decision-Making 91
Duration:00:00:05
Activity 13: Decision Dice Game 91
Duration:00:05:24
Activity 14: Problem-Solving Scenarios 95
Duration:00:07:10
Activity 15: Pros and Cons Lists 101
Duration:00:08:11
Activity 16: Role-Playing Problem Situations 107
Duration:00:06:39
Chapter 6: Emotional Regulation 113
Duration:00:00:04
Activity 17: Mood Tracking 113
Duration:00:07:01
Activity 18: Calm Down Strategies 119
Duration:00:10:33
Activity 19: Emotion Identification 127
Duration:00:07:25
Activity 20: Journaling Feelings 133
Duration:00:07:15
Chapter 7: Impulse Control Activities 139
Duration:00:00:04
Activity 21: Stop and Think Games 139
Duration:00:06:49
Activity 22: Red Light, Green Light Variations 144
Duration:00:07:00
Activity 23: Impulse Control Challenges 150
Duration:00:07:54
Activity 24: Waiting Games 156
Duration:00:06:08
Chapter 8: Working Memory Exercises 162
Duration:00:00:04
Activity 25: Memory Games 162
Duration:00:07:15
Activity 26: Sequencing Tasks 168
Duration:00:08:14
Activity 27: Story Recall 174
Duration:00:07:27
Activity 28: Visual Memory Activities 180
Duration:00:07:55
Chapter 9: Cognitive Flexibility 187
Duration:00:00:04
Activity 29: Perspective-Taking Exercises 187
Duration:00:08:12
Activity 30: Switching Tasks Practice 194
Duration:00:05:36
Activity 31: Adapting to Change 198
Duration:00:06:01
Activity 32: Flexible Thinking Challenges 203
Duration:00:08:01
Chapter 10: Organizational Skills 210
Duration:00:00:04
Activity 33: Organizing Personal Spaces 210
Duration:00:08:08
Activity 34: Creating an Organization System 216
Duration:00:07:04
Activity 35: Sorting and Categorizing 222
Duration:00:08:01
Activity 36: Decluttering Activities 228
Duration:00:08:08
Chapter 11: Goal Setting and Achievement 235
Duration:00:00:04
Activity 37: Short-Term Goals 235
Duration:00:08:20
Activity 38: Long-Term Goals 242
Duration:00:06:36
Activity 39: Goal Ladder Technique 247
Duration:00:04:32
Activity 40: Celebrating Achievements 251
Duration:00:07:59
Chapter 12: Mindfulness and Focus 258
Duration:00:00:04
Activity 41: Mindfulness Meditation for Kids 258
Duration:00:07:00
Activity 42: Focused Breathing Exercises 263
Duration:00:08:11
Activity 43: Mindful Eating 270
Duration:00:07:54
Activity 44: Focused Attention Practices 276
Duration:00:06:43
Chapter 13: Creative Problem-Solving 282
Duration:00:00:04
Activity 45: Brainstorming Sessions 282
Duration:00:07:10
Activity 46: Creative Thinking Challenges 288
Duration:00:07:12
Activity 47: Out-of-the-Box Solutions 293
Duration:00:09:00
Activity 48: Collaborative Problem-Solving 300
Duration:00:07:47
Chapter 14: Social Skills and Cooperation 307
Duration:00:00:05
Activity 49: Team Building Exercises 307
Duration:00:07:28
Activity 50: Cooperative Games 313
Duration:00:07:51
Activity 51: Role-Playing Social Scenarios 319
Duration:00:12:40
Activity 52: Peer Feedback and Reflection 329
Duration:00:06:16
Chapter 15: Executive Function in Everyday Life 334
Duration:00:00:05
Activity 53: Real-Life Scenario Practice 334
Duration:00:08:16
Activity 54: Daily Routine Enhancements 340
Duration:00:08:09
Activity 55: Executive Function in School 347
Duration:00:06:45
Activity 56: Executive Function in Play 352
Duration:00:07:26
Chapter 16: Reflecting and Improving 359
Duration:00:00:04
Activity 57: Reflective Journaling 359
Duration:00:08:10
Activity 58: Self-Assessment Tools 366
Duration:00:08:16
Activity 59: Progress Tracking 372
Duration:00:06:20
Activity 60: Continuous Improvement Plans 377
Duration:00:07:45