Which executive functioning skill do you think you do best?
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Do we use these skills everyday?
Yes!
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What executive function is this an example of? You know the answer but instead of blurting it out you raise your hand and wait to be called on.
Self Control
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True or False- If we don't have executive functioning skills, thats fine
False! Without these skills it may be difficult to focus, and control our behavior and emotions.
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What are the three executive functions we talked about?
Working Memory, Self Control, Mental Flexibility
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What does the air traffic control job look like?
They prevent accidents on the runway, tell the planes where to go, and give information to the pilots.
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True or False- We use executive functions everyday to learn, work, and manage our daily lives.
True!
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What can you tell me about Mental Flexibility?
The ability to change what you're thinking about, or seeing problems from different angles and knowing ways solving them.
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Go to last place!
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Which job at the airport is like our brain?
Air Traffic Control
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What executive function is this an example of? You pour yourself some cereal and find there's no milk in the fridge. You decide to grab a granola bar instead.
Mental Flexibility
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How many executive functions did we talk about?
3
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Lose 25 points!
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What can you tell me about working memory?
Its how and where the brain stores information. Storing information in our brain and putting it to use when we need it!
