Executive Function for Preschoolers: Strategies for Routines and Play

By Carrie S. Cutler

With strong executive function skills, young children can plan, focus, self-regulate, organize, and problem-solve

Children who do not develop strong executive function (EF) skills often struggle with learning, classroom routines, and relationships. But EF skills can be improved in early childhood, and this book guides teachers to support children's EF in ways that are developmentally appropriate and easily integrated into existing routines and play experiences.

Teachers will discover

Practical explanations of what the executive function system does, how it develops, and why children need intentional support to develop EF skillsFive EF skills that are particularly important in the preschool years: selective attention, inhibitory control, working memory, cognitive flexibility, and problem solving How to facilitate those skills through daily routines, play, games, movement activities, and mindfulness practicesAdditional ways to support children who struggle the most with EF skills, including children with neurodiverse conditions such as ADHD and autism Strategies they can share with families to use at home

As educators support children's development of these skills will the activities in this book, they help children build success in school and in life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1952331544
• ISBN13: 9781952331541
• Release Date: February 2027
• Publisher: National Association for the Education of You
• Length: 128 Pages