Executive Function is the root of academic success and social emotional learning. It is a required brain-based skill set for children’s impulse control. The “Air Traffic Controller” of the mind.
In fact, Executive Function can be a better predictor than traditional IQ tests on academic and social emotional success. Unlike IQ, Executive Function can also be improved through reflection and practice.
In short, Executive Function is a crucial skill set for children to acquire to succeed in life.
Executive Function aligns with social development in children.
Individuals with better Executive Function skills can understand others’ perspectives and beliefs more effectively. Therefore, they can more readily predict others’ behaviors in specific social settings.
Strong Executive Function skills support school readiness, social well-being, and individual mental health.