Lesson Plan
Executive Edge Lesson Plan
By the end of this lesson, students will identify and apply organizing, planning, and self-monitoring strategies to an upcoming assignment, boosting their time-management and productivity.
Executive functioning skills are foundational for academic success and lifelong productivity. Teaching these strategies helps students manage tasks, reduce stress, and take ownership of their learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach Key Strategies
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Planning Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Self-Monitoring Demonstration
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
What Is Executive Functioning?
Strategy 1: Organizing
Strategy 2: Planning
Strategy 3: Self-Monitoring
Guided Practice: Plan an Assignment
Demonstration: Self-Monitoring Checklist
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Worksheet
