Lesson Plan
Executive Edge Lesson Plan
Students will learn foundational executive functioning skills—organization, time management, planning, and study strategies—to boost their academic success. By the end, they’ll identify personal habits and set actionable goals using provided tools.
Executive functioning skills are critical for 7th graders facing increased academic demands; building organization, time management, planning, and study strategies early fosters independence, reduces stress, and enhances confidence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Organization Strategies
10 minutes
Step 3
Time Management Techniques
10 minutes
Step 4
Planning and Prioritization Activity
10 minutes
Step 5
Study Skills Strategy Brainstorm
7 minutes
Step 6
Reflection and Goal Setting
3 minutes
Lesson Plan
EF Power-Up Lesson Plan
Students will learn key executive functioning skills—organization, time management, planning, and study strategies—and set a SMART goal to apply at least one technique in their upcoming assignments.
Increasing academic demands in 7th grade require strong executive functioning. This lesson equips students with tools to organize materials, manage time, plan effectively, and study strategically—building habits that boost independence, reduce stress, and improve confidence across subjects.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Organization Strategies
10 minutes
Step 3
Time Management Techniques
10 minutes
Step 4
Planning Activity
10 minutes
Step 5
Study Strategies Brainstorm
7 minutes
Step 6
Reflection and Goal Setting
3 minutes
Slide Deck
EF Power-Up Skill Intro
What Is Executive Functioning?
Skill 1: Organization
Skill 2: Time Management
Skill 3: Planning
Skill 4: Study Strategies
Worksheet
Activity
Reading
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