Quick Tip Archives

Posted November 8, 2023

Our mission as educators extends far beyond teaching students to memorize facts and pass exams. We hold the power to ignite a lifelong love of...

Posted July 26, 2023

This student-authored post is part of a series that highlights student perspectives around learning and executive function in the classroom...

Posted July 3, 2023

Happy 4th of July from all of us here on the SMARTS Executive Function team! We wish you a happy and safe holiday. After a challenging school...

Posted June 7, 2023

Parents play a crucial role in their children’s well-being, especially during the summer months when hydration becomes essential. Hydration...

Posted May 15, 2023

As the school year comes to a close, many parents are thinking about summer camps. Camps offer opportunities for kids to engage in fun activities...

Posted March 20, 2023

When supporting students’ executive function, many educators use the terms “skill” and “strategy” interchangeably. In the SMARTS Executive...

Posted March 13, 2023

When it comes to teaching executive function (EF) strategies, research has demonstrated that explicit, systematic, structured, and scaffolded...

Posted March 6, 2023

Did you know that when you become a SMARTS subscriber, you receive access to much more than just an executive function curriculum? In this post...

Posted February 6, 2023

Are you a SMARTS Elementary user? Are you looking for a way to keep track of your students’ work? Look no further than the SMARTS Elementary...

Posted January 16, 2023

On the third Monday of January, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As we honor Dr. King’s work in the Civil...

Posted January 4, 2023

Over the course of the holiday season, many people gather with family and friends to celebrate, share meals, and exchange stories. Did you know...

Posted October 3, 2022

Developing the skills to think flexibly and shift perspectives is critical in our interconnected world. Cognitive flexibility, one of the...