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How to encourage children to focus their attention, recall details, and think flexibly about books that they are reading, and build executive function skills
Giving children the opportunity to choose for themselves helps them develop thinking skills critical to social and academic success.
Swing into fun with five little monkeys
This article is part of our weekly series Executive Function Tips for Families. Parents: Just hanging around? Swing into numeracy fun with this new take
Before They Get to Kindergarten: New Research Sheds Light on the Value of Early EF Screening.
This article is part of our weekly series Executive Function Tips for Families. Unlike most assessments of school readiness, Executive Function (EF) screenings focus on
Understanding How Executive Function Training Impacts Mathematics Skills in Preschool Children: A Conversation With Developmental Psychologist Dr. Jasmine Ernst Evidence suggests there is a positive
The Family Partnership Spotlight
Welcome to The Family Partnership Spotlight, where we celebrate families’ crucial role in nurturing children’s social-emotional development. Discover the power of fostering empathy, resilience, and positive relationships. Join us in exploring practical strategies and heartwarming family stories that exemplify the transformative effects of intentional parenting. Together, let’s empower children with essential life skills for a brighter, more emotionally intelligent future.
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Pre-K Executive Function Predicts 3rd Grade Academic Achievement
As an educator, you know how important it is to find learning and behavioral issues as early as possible in children to give them the
Improving Executive Function in Early Childhood: When Less is More
Executive Function skills change significantly between the ages of 3 and 5. In this example video, Dr. Stephanie Carlson, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of
What is the Minnesota Executive Function Scale (MEFS)?
Video: about MEFS and Reflection Sciences https://youtu.be/0U7qjXHJU9A At Reflection Sciences, we are here to scientifically support your goals surrounding social-emotional development, Executive Function, and school
Helping Teens Stay On Task During the Coronavirus Quarantine
The stay-at-home orders and remote learning brought about by the novel coronavirus can be especially difficult for teens and their families to adjust to. The