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Posted May 19, 2021 by Michael Greschler

Metacognition is the key to success in school and beyond, not to mention the use of executive function strategies. In SMARTS, we believe...

Posted May 12, 2021 by elizsross

Everyone knows the importance of good study habits, but studying and test-taking look very different these days. With remote learning, students...

Posted May 5, 2021 by Michael Greschler

Homeschooling is an ideal environment to address the executive function demands of both the home and school setting. Here are a few practical...

Posted April 28, 2021 by Michael Greschler

Executive function is used everywhere! At home, school, the office — even on vacation — your executive function processes keep you moving along...

Posted April 21, 2021 by Michael Greschler

How can we help our students develop into flexible thinkers? Thinking routines from Project Zero can help make students’ learning processes...

Posted April 14, 2021 by Michael Greschler

Cognitive flexibility, the ability to think flexibly, is one of the most important executive function processes to promote student success...

Posted April 7, 2021 by Michael Greschler

Students love to fidget, right? From fidget spinners to Rubik’s cubes to doodling, there is almost an entire industry dedicated to keeping...

Posted March 31, 2021 by elizsross

“I once worked at a cheap pizza shop to get by. I kneaded the dough.” Get it? Silly jokes and puns that play with the meanings and...

Posted March 24, 2021 by Michael Greschler

Executive function is an essential part of integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into the curriculum. By using executive function...

Posted March 16, 2021 by Michael Greschler

This spring, many students will return to school and in-person learning. Executive function strategies will be key to helping students re-engage...

Posted March 10, 2021 by elizsross

Are you looking to bring executive function strategies into your math classroom? Our upcoming webinar, Reaching for Joy in Math Learning...

Posted March 3, 2021 by Michael Greschler

In a typical school year, students tend to settle into classroom expectations and routines by springtime. This year has been anything but typical...