Task Initiation

This 45-minute small-group workshop guides 9th grade students through practical strategies for task initiation using interactive posters and structured peer feedback. Important for building executive function and organization skills, this Tier 2 session helps students break down tasks, choose starting points, and self-monitor. Components include a lesson plan, slide deck, Peer Feedback Carousel activity, Task Choice Matrix worksheet, and Start-Up Self-Check cool-down.

This lesson introduces 6th graders to the concept of executive function skills, focusing on organization and time management. Through engaging activities, students will learn the importance of these skills in managing both short and long-term assignments. This foundational lesson is crucial as it sets the stage for developing strategies that will aid students in their academic and personal lives.

This lesson helps 8th grade students improve their time management skills by identifying time-wasting activities and learning to prioritize tasks. Students will engage in collaborative and active learning activities to create a simple schedule. This lesson is crucial for developing executive functioning skills that are essential for academic success and personal growth.

In this 30-minute individual support session, 9th grade students will learn strategies to plan, initiate, and complete tasks effectively. This targeted lesson helps students build time-management and organizational skills critical for academic success and personal growth.

This two-part 45-minute lesson empowers 7th graders to independently initiate tasks using clear strategies and visual prompts. Students will practice breaking tasks into steps, use timers, and reflect on their confidence in starting work. Ideal for Tier 1 classroom support to boost executive function and organizational skills.

This 6-week program is designed for 8th grade students to develop skills in organization, task initiation, and coping with learning anxiety. Each session is 10 minutes long and includes a variety of activities to engage students and reinforce learning.

This lesson focuses on teaching 8th-grade students the essential skills of prioritizing and organizing tasks effectively. By engaging in experiential and active learning activities, students will learn how to manage their time and tasks efficiently, which is crucial for academic success and personal development. This lesson will help students reduce stress and improve productivity by learning to prioritize tasks and organize their schedules.

This lesson focuses on developing time management skills through interactive and engaging activities. Students will participate in a time management challenge that encourages them to prioritize tasks and manage their time effectively. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills for academic success and personal growth, helping them to become more organized and efficient in their daily lives.

This lesson focuses on teaching 7th grade boys essential executive functioning skills, such as organization, time management, and planning. The lesson is designed to be engaging and interactive, with a mix of activities, games, and a slide deck to facilitate learning. The session will last 25 minutes.

In this engaging 30-minute lesson, 9th-grade students learn key organizational skills—including time management, workspace organization, and task prioritization—to boost academic success and reduce stress. This Tier 1 lesson equips all students with practical strategies and tools they can immediately apply to daily school life.

This lesson aims to teach 9th-grade students essential time management skills to help them manage their academic and personal responsibilities effectively. The lesson will include a brief introduction, an engaging activity, a worksheet for practice, and a rubric for assessment. The session is designed to be completed in 30 minutes.

In this 20-minute Tier 1 lesson for Special Education students in grades 2-4, learners will explore various ways to start tasks, brainstorm effective beginning strategies, and select the best one to enhance task initiation and engagement.

This lesson aims to equip 9th grade students with essential time management skills through collaborative and active learning strategies. Students will engage in activities that promote self-awareness of their time usage, discuss strategies with peers, and assess their understanding through a quiz. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop skills that are vital for academic success and personal growth.

This lesson introduces 9th graders to self-monitoring, an essential executive functioning skill. Through a collaborative game and reflection, students will learn to assess and adjust their behavior and performance. This skill is crucial for academic success and personal growth, helping students become more self-aware and independent learners.

This lesson focuses on executive functioning skills, specifically work completion, for 7th-grade students. It aims to equip students with strategies to manage tasks effectively, enhancing their academic performance and personal organization. This single 30-minute session will provide practical tools and insights to help students improve their ability to complete tasks efficiently.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 group lesson for 10th graders, students will explore what executive function disabilities are, identify their own strengths and challenges, and learn practical strategies to improve organization, time management, and focus. This lesson helps students gain self-awareness, collaboratively develop tools for academic success, and build a supportive peer community.

This lesson is designed for a first-grade student who tends to avoid tasks. The goal is to encourage the student to engage in and complete their work within a 15-minute session. The lesson will include a short lesson plan, a slide deck, a worksheet, a discussion, and an activity to make the session interactive and engaging.

This lesson is designed for 9th-grade students to develop their executive functioning skills, which are essential for academic success and personal growth. The lesson will be conducted in one 45-minute session, focusing on practical strategies to enhance skills such as planning, organization, and self-control.

This lesson focuses on teaching a middle school student with ADHD effective strategies for improving organization. By using active and experiential learning techniques, the student will engage in activities that demonstrate the importance of organization and practice these strategies in a hands-on manner. This lesson is crucial as it equips the student with practical skills to manage their tasks and responsibilities more effectively, which can lead to improved academic performance and reduced stress.

This lesson is designed for 9th-grade students to develop their executive functioning skills, which are essential for academic success and personal growth. The lesson will be conducted in one 45-minute session, focusing on practical strategies to enhance skills such as planning, organization, and self-control.

In this individualized 20-minute session, 9th-grade students with executive-function struggles will learn to map their short- and long-term goals and build daily and weekly routines to support them. This lesson empowers students to take control of their time and progress toward future aspirations.

In this lesson, students will learn about executive skills and create a personalized checklist to help them manage their tasks and responsibilities. This lesson is important as it helps students develop self-management skills that are crucial for academic and personal success.

This lesson focuses on teaching 9th graders essential executive function skills, which are crucial for managing time, staying organized, and achieving academic success. By understanding and improving these skills, students will be better equipped to handle the demands of high school and beyond. The lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session, providing classroom-wide support (Tier 1) to help all students enhance their cognitive abilities.

This 6-session lesson is designed for an 11th grader to enhance executive function skills, focusing on improving working memory and reading comprehension. These skills are crucial for academic success and everyday problem-solving, empowering students to manage tasks more effectively and improve their learning outcomes. Each session is 45 minutes long and includes a variety of engaging activities and discussions to reinforce learning.

In this 45-minute Tier 2 group lesson, 9th graders will learn to reflect on their freshman year, set SMART goals, and design a personalized action plan for academic success in 10th grade. This lesson supports students, including those on IEPs, by providing structured, collaborative activities to build planning skills and confidence.

This lesson engages 8th-grade students in an experiential learning activity to enhance their time management skills. Through a collaborative task, students will learn to prioritize and manage their time effectively, followed by a reflective discussion and an exit ticket to assess their understanding. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with essential skills for academic success and personal growth.

This lesson focuses on enhancing executive functioning skills in 4th-grade students through engaging activities and discussions. By incorporating project-based and experiential learning strategies, students will actively participate in exercises that promote skills such as planning, organization, and emotional regulation. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop essential skills for academic success and personal growth.

This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to essential time management techniques, helping them prioritize tasks and manage their schedules efficiently. Through practical exercises and discussions, students will learn how to apply these skills in their daily lives, fostering better academic performance and personal growth. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with lifelong skills that enhance productivity and reduce stress.

In this single 45-minute session, incoming 9th graders will learn essential back-to-school organizational tools—staying organized, managing time, and using a planner effectively. This lesson builds students’ executive functioning skills, sets them up for academic success, and accommodates a mixed-ability classroom with an early 8th grade reading level.

In this three-session series, 6th-grade students will develop executive function skills by learning material organization strategies, ensuring they can participate effectively in class and reliably take homework home. Each 20-minute session builds practical, hands-on techniques for sorting, planning, and maintaining their school materials.

This lesson introduces high school freshmen to the concept of executive functioning, focusing on planning and organization skills. Through a game-based learning activity, students will engage in active learning to understand the importance of these skills in their daily lives. This lesson is crucial as it sets the foundation for developing essential life skills that contribute to academic success and personal growth.

This lesson engages a 12th-grade student in a time management challenge to enhance their ability to complete academic tasks efficiently. Through experiential and game-based learning, the student will participate in a timed activity that simulates real-world task management scenarios. This lesson is crucial for developing essential life skills such as prioritization, focus, and efficiency, which are vital for academic success and future career readiness.

This 2-session lesson helps middle school students understand the differences and overlaps between executive function skills and organizational strategies. By exploring real-life examples, group discussion, and an interactive game, students will improve their self-management and prepare for academic success.

In this 30-minute lesson, 10th graders will learn to plan and follow through with classwork by creating actionable, step-by-step plans. Students will practice goal-setting, time management, and self-monitoring skills to turn their intentions into results—an essential life skill for high school success.

A scaffolded worksheet bundle for 6th graders to learn breaking projects into clear steps, improving organization and reducing overwhelm. This Tier 1 lesson includes a lesson plan, slide deck, and worksheet in a 30-minute session to boost executive function skills.

This lesson introduces 9th graders to essential time management skills through active learning and inquiry-based strategies. Students will engage in a hands-on activity to explore how they currently manage their time and identify areas for improvement. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the ability to prioritize tasks, set goals, and manage their time effectively, which are vital skills for academic success and personal growth.

This session focuses on teaching students the importance of organization as an executive functioning skill. Through active and experiential learning strategies, students will engage in activities that highlight the benefits of being organized in both academic and personal settings.

A workshop designed for 7th-grade special education small groups, focusing on executive function skills—planning and prioritizing—using both digital and paper tools over a single 30-minute session. This lesson equips students with immediate organization strategies to transform chaos into clarity, boosting confidence and productivity.

This lesson engages students in a game-based and inquiry-based learning experience to enhance their organizational skills. Students will participate in a fun and interactive activity that simulates real-life scenarios requiring organization, followed by a reflective worksheet to consolidate their learning. This lesson is crucial for helping students with IEPs develop essential skills for managing their schoolwork effectively, fostering independence and confidence.

In this 45-minute Tier 1 lesson for 7th graders, students will learn strategies to kick off assignments effectively using cognitive tools and checklists. By the end, they’ll have practical routines and resources to launch tasks with confidence and reduce procrastination.

A dynamic lesson plan that energizes 9th graders to overcome ‘getting started’ barriers by breaking tasks into micro-steps. Builds confidence and momentum at the start of every assignment.

This lesson introduces 6th grade students to essential organizational skills that will help them succeed in school. Through active and experiential learning, students will engage in activities that demonstrate the importance of organization in their daily academic life. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the tools to manage their time and resources effectively, leading to improved academic performance and reduced stress.

This lesson introduces 9th graders to essential time management skills through active learning and inquiry-based strategies. Students will engage in a hands-on activity to explore how they currently manage their time and identify areas for improvement. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with the ability to prioritize tasks, set goals, and manage their time effectively, which are vital skills for academic success and personal growth.

In this individualized 50-minute session, the student will learn to set meaningful long-term goals and break them into manageable interim steps. This lesson is vital to strengthen planning and prioritizing skills, boosting executive function and self-confidence. Audience: 9th Grade SPED student, Tier 3 support.

This 10-session individual lesson plan is designed for a 7th-grade boy, focusing on enhancing self-management, executive function, and attentional skills. Each 15-minute session will empower the student with practical strategies to gain better control over his thoughts and actions, improving his academic and personal life.

This series of lessons is designed to help 7th-grade students improve their work completion skills. Each lesson focuses on a different aspect of work completion, such as time management, goal setting, prioritization, overcoming procrastination, and seeking help. By developing these skills, students will be better equipped to manage their academic responsibilities and achieve their goals.

This lesson focuses on enhancing study skills for 9th graders through collaborative learning. Students will watch a video on effective study techniques, engage in a group activity to practice these methods, and complete a quiz and exit ticket to reinforce learning. This lesson is crucial for developing essential academic skills and supporting students with ADHD by providing structured and interactive learning experiences. Additionally, it incorporates strategies for work completion and asking for help, which are vital for academic success.

A motivational session designed to help students overcome procrastination through proven psychological techniques and peer support. This lesson is crucial for empowering students to take control of their time and commitments, specifically tailored for a 10th-grade group. The session will last 50 minutes and is classified as Tier 2: Group support.

This lesson focuses on enhancing students' executive functioning skills by engaging them in problem-solving activities. Students will watch a video, participate in a discussion, and complete a worksheet to evaluate different solutions to a given problem. Additionally, students will work on a mini-project to apply these skills to a real-world problem. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical thinking and decision-making skills, which are essential for academic success and everyday life.

In this lesson, students will engage in interactive activities to develop organizational skills, specifically tailored for those with ADHD. They will create personalized 'Organization Stations' using various tools and strategies to help keep their work and thoughts in order. This lesson is important as it equips students with practical skills to manage their tasks and responsibilities effectively, fostering independence and reducing stress.

In this single-session lesson, 5th graders learn strategies to organize their physical and digital materials for assignments, building executive function and working memory skills. This Tier 1 classroom lesson includes an activity, slide deck, and a clear rubric to assess organization and material management success.

In this two-session series, high school students in grades 9-12 will explore why academic organization matters and practice simple strategies to stay on top of their schoolwork. Each 30-minute session combines instruction, an interactive game, and a short quiz to reinforce skills. This foundational Tier 1 lesson helps all students build habits that support learning and reduce stress.

This lesson will help students understand the importance of setting goals and provide strategies to achieve them. This is crucial for developing self-discipline and planning skills, essential for academic and personal success.

This lesson helps 7th graders learn how to complete assignments effectively by understanding procrastination and developing strategies to overcome it. Through a combination of video content, interactive activities, and discussions, students will learn to break tasks into manageable parts, start with enjoyable activities, and eliminate distractions. This lesson is crucial for fostering self-regulation and productivity, skills that are essential for academic success.

This 25-minute Tier 1 lesson for 4th graders teaches self-management planning strategies to organize tasks and manage time effectively. Students practice through interactive activities and reflection, building lifelong organizational skills.

This lesson focuses on teaching 8th-grade students how to effectively use planners to manage their homework and tasks. By learning to organize their time and tasks, students can reduce stress and improve their academic performance. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential time management skills that are crucial for their academic success and personal growth.

In this quick session, the student will create a plan to improve their punctuality for their 4th-hour class. The student, who has trouble managing transitions between classes located in different hallways, will identify obstacles and actionable steps to overcome them. This lesson is essential to foster responsibility and time management skills.

In this 30-minute lesson for 7th graders, students will develop executive functioning skills by mastering the use of their planners, tracking assignments effectively, and ensuring on-time submission. This lesson empowers students to build lifelong organization habits and reduces missed or late work. Tier 1: whole class.

This lesson helps high school students develop skills in organizing and managing their time effectively. Through a brief discussion and an engaging activity, students will learn practical strategies to enhance their time management skills, which is crucial for academic success and personal growth. This lesson is particularly beneficial for students with ADHD, as it provides structured techniques to help them focus and prioritize tasks.

This lesson focuses on teaching compliance and task completion through a quick interactive activity. The student will learn the importance of following instructions and completing tasks efficiently, which are essential skills for academic and personal success. By engaging in this lesson, the student will develop a better understanding of how to approach tasks methodically and the benefits of doing so.

This lesson is designed to help a fifth-grade girl with ADHD-combined type and Autism improve her executive functioning skills through quick and engaging activities using organizational tools. The lesson includes a short video segment, a brief activity, and a simplified worksheet to reinforce learning. By focusing on planning and organization, students will learn how using tools like planners and checklists can enhance their ability to manage tasks and improve focus.