1, 2, 3, 4: EF on the Dance Floor!
Posted 8 days ago
While parents and teachers often focus on academic achievements, it is equally important to nurture children’s cognitive health. Recent...
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Exercise and Executive Function: Move to Improve!
Posted April 19, 2023
As parents and teachers, we all want to help children develop their cognitive abilities, and research suggests that physical activity can play an...
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Metacognition in the Math Classroom
Posted March 22, 2023
Metacognition, essential to success across all academic areas, is especially important in math. There are a number of ways that teachers can help...
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EF at Home: Cooking Up an EF-Friendly Meal
Posted March 1, 2023
While cooking can be fun, it can also be a taxing task that relies heavily on executive function. Cooking is a great opportunity to get kids...
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Thinking Flexibly to Start the New Year
Posted December 28, 2022
When it comes to traditions, many people carry out the same tried-and-true ones year after year. To start off 2023, here’s a fresh idea—shift...
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37th Annual EF Conference Highlight: ResearchILD and SMARTS Specialists
Posted October 17, 2022
ResearchILD is excited to host a number of educational specialists, SMARTS experts, and teacher trainers at our 37th Annual Executive Function...
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Fun Flexible Thinking Activity: Emoji Sentences
Posted October 3, 2022
Developing the skills to think flexibly and shift perspectives is critical in our interconnected world. Cognitive flexibility, one of the...
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Lessons from ResearchILD’s 2021-2022 EF and Equity Fellowship
Posted August 17, 2022
All educators play a crucial role in counteracting systemic racism and developing equitable approaches that support the success of every student...
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Harnessing the Power of Micromoments
Posted July 6, 2022
At ResearchILD’s 37th Annual Executive Function Conference this November, we are honored to feature a session on “The Power of Micromoments in Our...
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The Ultimate EF Summer Packing Tips
Posted June 27, 2022
School’s finally out! Summer is upon us; for many people, that means dusting off those suitcases and getting ready for vacation. Whether you are...
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Parent Perspective: Student Accountability
Posted June 1, 2022
What do schools mean when they say students should be held accountable? Unfortunately, if we’re not careful, “accountability” can sometimes...
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Teaching Financial Literacy with EF Strategies: Part 3
Posted May 25, 2022
This post is part of a series that highlights ways to teach financial literacy with executive function strategies. It’s never too early to teach...
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