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Title	Summary	Tags	hf:doc_categories	hf:doc_tags
10 Ways To Show Empathy Poster	Poster displaying the 10 ways we can show empathy.	Emotional Control, Metacognition, Response Inhibition, Sustained Attention, Working Memory	posters-schools schools	emotions meta response attention memory
11 Separate EF Posters	Print these posters for your classroom display.		posters-schools schools
5 Senses Technique Handout	Use the 5 Senses Technique to practise mindfulness	Emotional Control, Metacognition	handoouts schools-handouts schools	emotions meta
5 Top Tech Tools Pack	Learn five tech tools to improve executive functioning.	Goal-Directed Persistence, Sustained Attention, Time Management	individual-handouts packs individual cc-resources schools	goals attention time
Activated Learning Pack	Chat with your class about why they are struggling and exactly how they can succeed.		packs schools
Amygdala Focus – Worksheet	Reflect on things which make you feel stressed and safe.		sheets schools
Amygdala Hijack – Worksheet	Reflect on limbic brain states.		sheets schools
Amygdala Poster	Poster displaying the amygdala and how it works	Amygdala, Emotional Control, Metacognition	posters-schools schools	amygdala emotions meta
Amygdala Presentation	Powerpoint presentation diving into our brain’s security guard.	Amygdala, Emotional Control, Metacognition	present schools	amygdala emotions meta
Anti Procrastination Toolkit	Overcome your procrastination and get the ball rolling with these tools.		school-toolkit schools
ANTS – Worksheet	Help students unpack their automatic negative thoughts. Great for perfectionists.		sheets schools
Anxiety Reflection Worksheet	Worksheet to reflect on what our bodies feel like and what we do when we’re anxious	Anxiety, Metacognition	sheets schools	anxiety meta
ASD Iceberg Poster	A visual tool to help students and staff understand the full spectrum of autism.	Anxiety, Feelings, Flexibility, Metacognition	posters-schools schools	anxiety feelings flex meta
Back to School Toolkit	Get back-to-school ready with these useful activities		school-toolkit schools
BDNF – Neuroscience Module Pack	Discover the Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor, a protein important in brain functioning.		packs schools
Becoming Neuro-Inclusive Poster	Poster highlighting the different stages of learning about neuroinclusivity.		posters-schools schools
Body Scan Script	Help students connect with their bodies and emotions through these calming exercises.	Anxiety, Feelings, Flexibility, Metacognition	worksheets-worksheets-individual worksheets-individual schools	anxiety feelings flex meta
Brain Building Blocks – Poster	Poster displaying the Brain Building Blocks.		posters-schools schools
CBT Procrastination – Worksheet	Reflect on why you procrastinate and what motivates you.		sheets schools
CLC – SENCO Pack	Discussing the link between executive functioning and academic performance.		packs schools
CLC Training Pack	Resource to connect with your students about their executive functioning with a 3 stage approach.		packs schools
Creating an ideal working environment – Worksheet	Your workspace plays a significant role in how effectively you can concentrate & get things done.		sheets schools
Dance Movement Therapy – Handout	DMT is a way we can express and release our emotional energy through movement.		handoouts schools-handouts schools
Delayed Gratification Strategies for children Handout	A handout which summarises the findings from the marshmallow test for teachers – the 5 strategies the kids used. Also talk about the 6th the importance of modelling delaying gratification.	Emotional Control, Response Inhibition	schools-handouts handouts-parents schools parents cc-resources	emotions response
EF Bingo	An executive functions spin on bingo to develop EF skills and self-reflect.	Amygdala, Emotional Control, Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Metacognition, Organisation, Planning and Prioritising, Response Inhibition, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation, Time Management, Working Memory	sheets schools	amygdala emotions flex goals meta organisation planning response attention tasks time memory
EF Posters All on One	Print these posters for your classroom display.		posters-schools schools
EF Questionnaire for students to complete about themselves	Complete this form to help you assess your EF strengths & challenges as a student.	Emotional Control, Metacognition, Planning and Prioritising, Response Inhibition, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation, Working Memory	schools-handouts schools	emotions meta planning response attention tasks memory
EF Questionnaire for Teachers to complete about their student	Complete this form to help you assess your student’s EF strengths & challenges.		schools-handouts schools
EF Questionnaire for Teachers to complete about themselves.	Complete this form to help you self reflect on how your EF strengths & challenges impact you professionally		schools-handouts schools
EF Strategy Bank For Teachers	An introduction to executive function skills.		strate-schools schools
EFs Definitions Poster	Poster displaying the different executive function skills and their definitions.		posters-schools schools
Eisenhower Matrix – Worksheet	Sort problems according to urgency and importance for great planning & prioritisation.	Organisation, Planning and Prioritising, Task Initiation, Time Management	individual-handouts sheets individual cc-resources schools	organisation planning tasks time
Eisenhower Matrix – Worksheet	Learn how to prioritise your tasks.		sheets schools
Emotional Regulation Strategies – Handout	Six things you can do to help stimulate the vagus nerve		schools-handouts schools
Emotional Regulation Toolkit	Discover how to regulate emotion with these tips and tricks.		school-toolkit schools
Empathy for Teachers Pack	Empathy allows us to connect with students when at their most vulnerable.		packs schools
Essay Writing – Brain Dump – Worksheet	A worksheet that breaks down each essay question into four visual, manageable steps.		sheets schools
Essay Writing – Essay Plan – Worksheet	A worksheet helping students plan their essay structure.		sheets schools
Essay Writing – Essay Prep. Checklist – Worksheet	A checklist for students to write down all the things they need start their essay.		sheets schools
Essay Writing – Mind Map – Worksheet	A mindmap for students to fill in that guides their thinking processes when answering questions.		sheets schools
Essay Writing – Mind Map – Worksheet	A mindmap for students to fill in that guides their thinking processes when answering questions.	Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Revision Planning, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation	sheets schools	flex goals revision-planning attention tasks
Essay Writing – My Plan to improve my relationship with essay writing – Worksheet	A worksheet supporting students to improve their relationship with essays in a sustainable, manageable way.		sheets schools
Essay Writing – My Plan Tracker – Worksheet	A termly tracker for students to ensure they’re on top of their work each week.		sheets schools
Essay Writing – Reference/Evidence List – Worksheet	A table for students to fill in to keep track of references for their essays.		sheets schools
Essay Writing & Executive Functions Info Sheet	A table outlining EF skills and strategies to overcome challenges when writing essays.		schools-handouts schools
Evening Routine Checklist – Worksheet	Manage your time by checking off your evening routine		sheets schools
Executive Function Skills and Sleep – Worksheet	Assess how sleep impacts your core executive function skills		sheets schools
Executive Function Strategy Cards	Strategy cards to improve EF skills	Anxiety, Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Metacognition, Organisation, Planning and Prioritisation, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation	schools-handouts schools	anxiety flex goals meta organisation planning-and-prioritisation attention tasks
Fear Crushing – Worksheet	Fear of letting yourself down can be the root of proscratination.		sheets schools
Feelings Flower Worksheet	Encourage emotional reflection and expression with this creative activity.	Anxiety, Feelings, Flexibility, Metacognition	worksheets-worksheets-individual-schools worksheets-individual schools	anxiety feelings flex meta
Fill Your Worry Cup Worksheet	Worksheet to get out all those worries onto paper	Anxiety, Metacognition, Sustained Attention	sheets schools	anxiety meta attention
Focus and Attention Tidbits – Handout	Six things you can do to help sustained attention		schools-handouts schools
Focus and Concentration Toolkit	Learn how to avoid distractions and stay focussed on the task at hand.		school-toolkit schools
Getting Started Toolkit	Overcome the analysis paralysis of starting a new project with these useful activities.		school-toolkit schools
Gratitude Chart – Worksheet	Track your gratitude to improve your mood.		sheets schools
Growth Mindset Pack	Understand the benefits of switching your mindset from “perfection” to “growth” for your goal-setting.	Emotional Control, Flexibility, Metacognition	individual-handouts packs individual cc-resources schools	emotions flex meta
Hand Model of the Brain – Poster	Poster displaying the Hand Model of the Brain.		posters-schools schools
Healthy Habits Toolkit	Learn how to implement healthy habits in your daily life.		school-toolkit schools
Homework Toolkit	Toolkit to overcome homework hurdles	Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Homework, Metacognition, Organisation, Planning and Prioritisation, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation	school-toolkit schools	flex goals homework meta organisation planning-and-prioritisation attention tasks
Homework Woop – Worksheet	Use mental contrasting to make a workable plan for homework		sheets schools
Interoception – Body Mapping – Worksheet	A mindfulness tool for students to tune into how they are feeling, physically and emotionally.		sheets schools
Interoception – Body Mapping – Worksheet	A mindfulness tool for students to tune into how they are feeling, physically and emotionally, using interoception and body mapping.	Amygdala, Emotional Control, Metacognition	sheets schools	amygdala emotions meta
Kind Self Talk – Worksheet	Learn to talk to yourself as you would a friend.		sheets schools
Let your emotions rain – Worksheet	Explore emotions through the acronymn RAIN		sheets schools
Long Term Project Toolkit	Toolkit to tackle long term projects	Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Metacognition, Organisation, Planning and Prioritisation, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation	school-toolkit schools	flex goals meta organisation planning-and-prioritisation attention tasks
Making Space Between Our Emotions and Our Actions Handout	Make space between your emotions and your actions to give ourselves time to think about how to act.	Emotional Control, Flexibility, Metacognition	schools-handouts schools	emotions flex meta
Mastering your time powerpoint	Presentation starting the conversation around time management as students	Metacognition, Planning and Prioritisation, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation, Time, Time Management	present schools	meta planning-and-prioritisation attention tasks time-2 time
Maths Word Problem Breakdown Worksheet	Break maths word problems into manageable steps	Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Metacognition, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation	sheets schools	flex goals meta attention tasks
Maths Word Problems & EF Skill Strategies Handout	Strategies to develop EF skills for maths word problems	Emotional Control, Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Metacognition, Organisation, Planning and Prioritising, Response Inhibition, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation, Time Management, Working Memory	schools-handouts schools	emotions flex goals meta organisation planning response attention tasks time memory
Mental Contrasting – WOOP Template – Worksheet	Worksheet that supports students in brainstorming gameplans for task initiation and reaching goals.		sheets schools
Monthly Cycle Tracker Toolkit	Track your symptoms, notice patterns & set up self-care practices.		school-toolkit schools
Morning Routine Checklist – Worksheet	Manage your time by checking off your morning routine		sheets schools
My Amygdala Worksheet	Visualise your amygdala by drawing it in the square.	Amygdala, Emotional Control, Metacognition	sheets schools	amygdala emotions meta
My intentions for this school year – Worksheet	Plan your goals for success this year at school		sheets schools
My Plan To Improve My Resilience To Change Worksheet	Map out a game plan to work towards improved flexibility	Emotional Control, Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Metacognition, Organisation, Planning and Prioritising	sheets schools	emotions flex goals meta organisation planning
My Sleep Reflection Worksheet	Worksheet to reflect on sleep quality and how it affects students’ EFs	Metacognition, Sleep	sheets schools	meta sleep
Neuroception – Handout	Learn about the concept of neuroception		schools-handouts schools
Neuroception Tracker	A tracker for children to use to show how they are feeling in certain situations	Emotional Control, Metacognition, Response Inhibition	handouts-parents sheets parents cc-resources schools	emotions meta response
Neurodiverse Learners Pack	Every learner is unique in their executive functioning.		packs schools
Neuroplasticity & Habit Formation – Worksheet	Step by step to forming new habits that stick.		sheets schools
Neuroscience of Procrastination Pack	Uncover the neuroscience behind procrastination and how to overcome it.	Goal-Directed Persistence, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation, Time Management	individual-handouts packs individual cc-resources schools	goals attention tasks time
Our executive function skills Poster BLUE	Poster displaying our executive function skills.		posters-schools schools
Our executive function skills Poster PINK	Poster displaying our executive function skills.		posters-schools schools
Our executive function skills Poster RED	Poster displaying our executive function skills.		posters-schools schools
Parents Connect Collaborate Support – Scripts Table	A script for parents to use with their child to help scaffold a Connect Collaborate Support Conversation.	Emotional Control, Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Metacognition, Organisation, Planning and Prioritising, Response Inhibition, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation, Time Management, Working Memory	handouts-parents schools-handouts parents cc-resources schools	emotions flex goals meta organisation planning response attention tasks time memory
Pause Perfectionism – Worksheet	How to calm yourself when you feel frustrated, stressed, & self critical about a ‘problem’		sheets schools
Perfectionism & Task Initiation – Worksheet	Worksheet that enables students to overcome analysis paralysis when starting essays.		sheets schools
Planning & Prioritising Toolkit	Improve your planning skills and learn how to order your task in terms of urgency.		school-toolkit schools
Planning and Prioritising Strategies – Handout	5 tips to avoid overwhelm		schools-handouts schools
Planning my journey workshseet	Worksheet for students to improve time management skills, reflect on their planning, and learn about buffer time and time tax	Metacognition, Planning and Prioritisation, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation, Time, Time Management	sheets schools	meta planning-and-prioritisation attention tasks time-2 time
Polyvagal Ladder – Handout	Learn about the three stages of polyvagal theory		schools-handouts schools
Polyvagal Theory – Poster	Poster displaying the Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges.		posters-schools schools
Positive Exam Affirmation Poster	Poster to remind students of good thoughts during exams	Anxiety, Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Metacognition, Organisation	posters-schools schools	anxiety flex goals meta organisation
Procrastination Purge – Worksheet	Break down the task into smaller chunks.		sheets schools
Procrastination Reflection – Worksheet	Take your best guess and rank the following reasons for why you procrastinate		sheets schools
Productivity Tracker – Worksheet	What went well do day and how could I do better		sheets schools
Response Inhibition Games	Visual representation of 8 games to play to help delaying gratitude	Response Inhibition	handouts-parents posters-schools parents cc-resources schools	response
Revision Myths & Truths Presentation	Powerpoint presentation debunking revision myths	Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Organisation, Planning and Prioritisation, Revision Planning, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation, Time Management, Working Memory	present schools	flex goals organisation planning-and-prioritisation revision-planning attention tasks time memory
Revision Skills Handout	Strategies to develop EF skills for revision and studying	Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Revision Planning, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation, Working Memory	schools-handouts schools	flex goals revision-planning attention tasks memory
Science of Sleep – Worksheet	What does the science say about the importance of sleep?		sheets schools
Science of Sleep Handout	Handout unpacking the role of sleep in executive functioning	Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Organisation, Sleep, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation, Time Management, Working Memory	handoouts schools	flex goals organisation sleep attention tasks time memory
Science of Sleep Pack	Learn about the importance of sleep for our executive functioning.	Sustained Attention, Working Memory	individual-handouts packs individual cc-resources schools	attention memory
Self Care – Building Blocks Assessment – Worksheet	A mindfulness exercise where students can reflect on their EF building blocks.		sheets schools
Self Care – Self Care Menu – Worksheet	A table for students to map out activities that help them recharge.		sheets schools
Self Care During the Winter Months Pack	Prioritise your wellbeing in winter with these self-care tools.		packs schools
Self Regulation Strategies Handout	Practice emotional regulation with these strategies	Emotional Control, Flexibility, Metacognition	schools-handouts schools	emotions flex meta
Self-Evaulation Form Worksheet	Complete to help you reflect on what when well and areas for improvement in maths	Metacognition	sheets schools	meta
Sleep Hygiene Tracker Worksheet	Worksheet to track healthy sleep habits	Metacognition, Organisation, Sleep, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation	sheets schools	meta organisation sleep attention tasks
Social Anxiety Presentation	An engaging resource for classroom discussions on social anxiety.	Anxiety, Feelings, Flexibility, Metacognition	present schools	anxiety feelings flex meta
Stages of Sleep – Worksheet	The different stages of sleep and how much sleep we need		sheets schools
Standard Teacher Training Pack	An introduction to executive function skills.		packs schools
Teacher Connect Collaborate Support – Scripts Table	A script for teachers to use with their students to help scaffold a Connect Collaborate Support Conversation.		schools-handouts schools
Test Yourself Worksheet	Worksheet for student to test their knowledge when revising	Goal-Directed Persistence, Revision Planning, Sustained Attention, Working Memory	sheets schools	goals revision-planning attention memory
The Forgetting Curve Poster	Poster displaying how long information is retained after revising	Goal-Directed Persistence, Revision Planning, Sustained Attention, Working Memory	posters-schools schools	goals revision-planning attention memory
The Science of Questioning Pack	What’s happening inside our brains when we become curious, and why it’s important.		packs schools
The Science of Sleep Presentation	Powerpoint presentation exploring the role of sleep in EFs	Metacognition, Sleep	present schools	meta sleep
Time management handout	Handout unpacking the role of executive functions in how we manage our time	Planning and Prioritisation, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation, Time, Time Management	schools-handouts schools	planning-and-prioritisation attention tasks time-2 time
Time Management Strategies Poster	Poster showing different strategies to manage your time better.		posters-schools schools
Time Management Strategies Poster	Poster showing different strategies to manage your time better.	Organisation, Planning and Prioritisation, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation, Time, Time Management	posters-schools schools	organisation planning-and-prioritisation attention tasks time-2 time
Trauma & Executive Functions Pack	Understand how trauma impacts executive functioning, and the amygdala’s role in trauma and EF.		packs schools
Triage Your To Dos – Worksheet	Prioritise your tasks as if you were an emergency room at a hospital.		sheets schools
Unmasking Toolkit	Dive deep into strategies for recognising and supporting hidden challenges in students.	Anxiety, Feelings, Flexibility, Metacognition	toolkits toolkits-individual schools	anxiety feelings flex meta
Visualising The Maths Word Problem Worksheet	Solve maths word problems by thinking about them visually.	Goal-Directed Persistence, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation, Working Memory	sheets schools	goals attention tasks memory
Whats on my plate – Brain Dump – Worksheet	Dump all your to-dos in your mind right now to start planning and prioritisation.		sheets schools
When you sleep, your brain… Poster	Poster showing what our brains get up to when we’re alseep	Metacognition, Sleep	posters-schools schools	meta sleep
Where you Shine your Flashlight – Handout	Explore the concepts of the juggler, floodlight and flash light.		schools-handouts schools
Why am I scared of exams? Presentation	Presentation diving into why exams are scary for some.	Anxiety, Goal-Directed Persistence, Metacognition, Organisation, Planning and Prioritisation, Sustained Attention	present schools	anxiety goals meta organisation planning-and-prioritisation attention
Why Are Long Term Projects So Hard?	Handout unpacking the neuroscience behind executive function challenges of long term project planning and completion, and how to overcome them	Metacognition, Planning and Prioritisation, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation, Time Management	schools-handouts schools	meta planning-and-prioritisation attention tasks time
Why are Maths word problems so hard Handout	Learn about why maths word problems are so hard for students and how to tackle them	Emotional Control, Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Metacognition, Organisation, Planning and Prioritising, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation	schools-handouts schools	emotions flex goals meta organisation planning attention tasks
Why is essay writing so hard packs	A comprehensive essay writing resource for your students that support them at every step.		packs schools
Why is homework so hard – executive function perspectives and solutions – handout	Handout exploring the challenges of homework and how to overcome them by developing EF skills	Flexibility, Goal-Directed Persistence, Homework, Metacognition, Organisation, Planning and Prioritisation, Sustained Attention, Task Initiation	schools-handouts schools	flex goals homework meta organisation planning-and-prioritisation attention tasks
Why vacations are good for your brain Pack	Taking a break from our busy lives is essential for our wellbeing.		packs schools
Winter Self Care Toolkit	Put your wellbeing first in winter with these self-care activities.		school-toolkit schools