Executive Function in Preschool Classrooms

Presented By: Adrienne Humphries

Location: St. Louis County Library Natural Bridge Branch 7606 Natural Bridge Rd. St. Louis, MO 63121

Objectives:

• What is executive function?
• 3 components of executive function
• What skills are executive function responsible for?
• Metaphors for better understanding executive function
• What executive function is not
• The connection to self-regulation
• How can you support the development of executive function skills
in your preschool classroom

Core Competencies: 

4b: Understand and use teaching skills that are responsive to the learning trajectories of young children and to the needs of each child, recognizing that differentiating instruction, incorporating play as a core teaching practice, and supporting the development of executive function skills are critical for young children. (1 Hour)

CDA Content Areas

Physical and Intellectual Competence (1 Hour)