25 Cognitive Flexibility Jokes!
Posted 13 days ago
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...
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Reader’s Theater and Executive Function Strategies
Posted February 3, 2021
by Michael Greschler
When it comes to reading, working in groups can be problematic, especially for students with dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning differences...
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Cognitive Flexibility in Trying Times
Posted November 18, 2020
by Michael Greschler
We are living in an age of polarized perspectives. Whether we are talking about politics, race, or public health, the news and social media are...
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Cognitive Flexibility in Action: Solving Real-Life Problems
Posted October 23, 2019
by Michael Greschler
Executive function strategies that help students think flexibly are essential for success in and out of school. As teachers, we often spend time...
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Cognitive Flexibility for Christmas
Posted December 24, 2018
by Michael Greschler
Cognitive flexibility is an essential area of executive function; students who struggle to think flexibly are often rigid and easily frustrated by...
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Executive Function and Leadership
Posted March 1, 2018
by Michael Greschler
When first starting SMARTS with a new group of students, I’ll ask them, “What is executive function?” Often a student will say that executive...
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My Day as Sparky the Neuron: Learning about Learning by Wearing a Funny Hat
Posted October 5, 2017
by Michael Greschler
Recently I signed up for a Human Brain, Human Learning course, and I had no idea what to expect. The first day, I walked into a classroom full of...
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5 Board Games for Students with Executive Function Difficulties
Posted September 19, 2017
by elizsross
Games are a great way to teach students with learning differences. Playing board games and card games allows students to practice a number of...
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The Best Extracurricular Activities for Kids with ADHD
Posted June 20, 2017
by elizsross
Extracurricular activities are crucial for kids with ADHD. When school is a challenge, extracurriculars offer another chance to feel ‘good...
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Students Speak: It’s Not About How Quick You Finish
Posted April 19, 2017
by Michael Greschler
Here at SMARTS we always love to hear stories of students who have learned to take a strategic approach to their schoolwork. Teaching executive...
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Theater Games to You Can Use to Teach Flexible Thinking – Part 2
Posted May 24, 2016
by elizsross
Check out part one of this post here. Shifting, or cognitive flexibility, is one of the key principles of good executive function and one of the...
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Theater Games You Can Use to Teach Flexible Thinking – Part 1
Posted May 19, 2016
by elizsross
Shifting, or cognitive flexibility, is one of the key components of executive function and a cornerstone of the SMARTS program. We define...
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