Intro to Executive Functions: This executive functioning counseling lesson plan will help students in grades 5-8 understand what executive functions are and look like and begin self assessing their current skills! These 2 lessons are the first in a 20-lesson unit for deep diving into the world of executive functions at school!
Looking for a way to introduce executive functioning skills to your students? This ready-to-use counseling and SEL lesson plan helps students in grades 5–8 understand what executive functions are, why they matter, and how they show up in everyday life at school.
Through engaging activities, students will begin to self-assess their own executive functioning strengths and areas for growth, laying the foundation for building independence, organization, and self-regulation. These 2 lessons are the first in a complete 20-lesson Executive Functioning Curriculum designed for classrooms, small groups, or individual counseling.
What’s Included:
- 2 Detailed, Scripted Lesson Plans (black & white)
- Instructional & Activity Slides (PPT file, opens in Google Slides – not editable)
- Pre/Post Test for progress monitoring
- Executive Functions Self-Assessment
- Skills Visuals (black & white and color versions)
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Student Handouts for interactive activities (black & white)
Perfect For:
- Middle school counseling lessons (grades 5–8)
- Small group or individual executive functioning support
- SEL curriculum integration
Time Required:
Each lesson takes approximately 45–50 minutes (flexible depending on student needs).
FAQs:
Q: Do I need extra materials?
A: No! Just common classroom items like pencils.
Q: Can I use this in small groups or one-on-one?
A: Yes, these lessons are designed to work in whole class, small group, or individual settings.
Q: Can I open this in Google Slides?
A: Absolutely! Simply drag and drop the PPT file into your Google Drive.
Build a strong foundation for your students’ organization, time management, emotional control, and self-monitoring skills with this Intro to Executive Functions lesson set.
Get the full curriculum here!
Please Note: this is a digitally downloadable resource. You will not receive anything in the mail.