Good Sensory Learning Blog — executive functioning materials

Many students struggle with organization, time management and planning. In fact, capable and intelligent learners can sabotage their grades. How Do Executive Functioning Weaknesses Manifest in School? Some common ways executive functioning problems manifest in school are: losing materials. forgetting to turn in assignments. leaving things to the last minute. miscalculating or underestimating the amount of time it will take to complete a task. failing to record homework in an agenda or planner. leaving needed materials at school, leaving needed materials at home. failing to prepare for tests, failing to plan and break down long-term assignments into manageable tasks or...

I'm so pleased to tell you about my publication: Executive Functioning Game: No Match Penguin! It is the third of a series of four executive functioning games that I created. My students were active participants in the creation and testing of this game, and they love it! Tell Me More about No Match Penguin No Match Penguin is the simplest of all the games, and it can be played individually or against an opponent. This game was created to exercise working memory, attention to detail, stamina, response inhibition, as well as mental shifting and sustained attention. It can be used to exercise...

The landscape of academic success is vast and complex, yet recent studies shine a spotlight on a critical cornerstone: working memory. This revelation positions working memory not just as a function of the mind, but as a fundamental predictor of educational success. For students wrestling with memory deficits, honing this skill can be a game-changer. Let's embark on an enlightening journey to uncover how empowering the working memory can catalyze profound benefits and transform struggling students into successful learners.  What is Working Memory? Working memory is a short-term, cognitive function with limited capacity that gathers sensory input and memories to complete...