We want every student to love learning! Yet, some may become overwhelmed with the demands of school and life. Executive functioning refers to the set of skills needed to control our thoughts, regulate our behavior, and stay organized. Students who struggle with executive functioning may display difficulty with time management, study skills, planning, and organization. We offer executive functioning coaching using personalized plans and precise instruction.

Students who find school frustrating or "boring" may benefit from learning ways to control their assignments, instead of feeling like their assignments are controlling them. Chunking, planning, and other effective time management skills help a learner find tasks more palatable and engaging. These skills can help students be more successful with daily tasks as well as long-term protects and test preparation.

A student who finds school constantly overwhelming or unmanageable may become a "wounded learner." Anxiety builds and can bring with it resistance to engage in learning. Providing a student with tools to better understand themselves as a learner, while coaching and guiding them towards success, leads to a happier, healthier, more productive student.

Students with attention and focusing difficulties may struggle with executive functions. Our executive functioning coaches provide opportunities for these students to be in the driver's seat of their own education. While learning and implementing strategies for time management and planning, the learner builds confidence and independence both in school and at home.

At Engage the Brain, we use various techniques and study strategies. We frequently use Executive Functioning guru, Marydee Sklar, author of 50 Tips to Help Your Student Succeed and the Seeing My Time curriculum, as a resource. These services are recommended for students in grades 4 and up.