Read about executive skills

Activity: Read about executive skills

Science

• The Twelfth-grade child learns about the importance of executive skills in scientific research and experimentation.
• They understand how executive skills, such as planning and organization, can enhance scientific inquiry and data analysis.
• The child recognizes the role of executive skills in problem-solving and critical thinking within the scientific context.
• They learn strategies to improve executive skills in order to excel in scientific endeavors.

One creative way to further develop executive skills related to science is to engage in hands-on experiments and projects. Encourage the child to design their own experiments, create detailed plans, and organize the necessary materials. This will help them practice executive skills such as planning, organization, and time management while also deepening their understanding of scientific concepts.

Book Recommendations

• Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents: A Practical Guide to Assessment and Intervention by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare: This book provides an in-depth understanding of executive skills and offers practical strategies for boosting these skills in children and adolescents.
• Smart But Scattered: The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare: This book offers insights into executive skills and provides effective techniques for parents and educators to support children with executive functioning challenges.
• The ADHD Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Gain Motivation and Confidence by Lara Honos-Webb: This workbook focuses on executive skills specifically for teenagers with ADHD, providing exercises and activities to improve their self-motivation, organization, and decision-making.