Title: Emergency Lesson Plan - Executive Functioning

Objective: To help students understand and develop executive functioning skills to enhance their ability to plan, organize, manage time, and regulate their behavior effectively.

Duration: 45 minutes

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Handout: Executive Functioning Skills Checklist (one per student) - Timer or stopwatch

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes) a. Begin the lesson by explaining what executive functioning skills are and why they are important for academic success and overall well-being. b. Engage students in a brief discussion about their understanding of executive functioning skills and their relevance in daily life.

2. Brainstorming Activity (10 minutes) a. Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students. b. Provide each group with a whiteboard or chart paper and markers. c. Instruct the groups to brainstorm and write down as many executive functioning skills as they can think of within a given time limit (e.g., 3 minutes). d. After the time is up, have each group share their list with the class and write them on the board or chart paper.

3. Executive Functioning Skills Discussion (10 minutes) a. Facilitate a class discussion based on the brainstormed list. b. Explain each executive functioning skill and provide examples to help students understand their practical applications. c. Emphasize the importance of these skills in various aspects of life, such as school, work, and personal relationships.

4. Executive Functioning Skills Checklist (10 minutes) a. Distribute the Executive Functioning Skills Checklist handout to each student. b. Instruct students to individually assess their own executive functioning skills by checking the boxes that apply to them. c. Encourage students to be honest and reflective while completing the checklist. d. Once completed, ask students to total their checks for each skill category.

5. Self-Reflection and Goal Setting (10 minutes) a. Ask students to reflect on their checklist results and identify areas where they need improvement. b. Instruct students to set one or two specific goals related to enhancing their executive functioning skills. c. Provide guidance and suggestions for setting realistic and achievable goals. d. Allow students to share their goals with a partner or the whole class (optional).

6. Conclusion (5 minutes) a. Summarize the main points discussed during the lesson. b. Remind students of the importance of practicing and developing executive functioning skills. c. Encourage students to regularly assess their progress and seek support when needed.

Note: This emergency lesson plan provides a basic framework for teaching executive functioning skills. Feel free to modify and adapt the activities and materials based on the grade level and specific needs of your students.