Confidence Building 

Foster self-regulation, independence and confidence in learning.

Skill Development

Boost self reflection and critical thinking to improve all academic areas. 

Habit Strengthening

Teach habits and systems to support organization, focus, planning and more. 

About the Course

This course is thoughtfully designed for elementary educators, learning specialists, and educational therapists who work one-on-one with students. You’ll gain a clear instructional sequence, ready-to-use lesson plans, video explanations and downloadable resources that make it easy to integrate executive function skill-building into your academic sessions. Help your students develop personalized executive function toolboxes while using practical, research-informed strategies—starting in your very next session.

About the Creator

I'm Hannah Ross, an experienced educator dedicated to helping teachers unlock the full potential of every student. With a deep passion for executive function and years of hands-on experience, I specialize in equipping educators with practical tools to transform their 1-on-1 sessions and classroom instruction. My mission is simple: to ensure that every student receives the personalized support they need to thrive—academically, socially, and beyond.

Curriculum

13 Chapters · 74 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to Executive Function Skills

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      Understanding Executive Function

    2. Structuring EF Instruction within Sessions Free preview
    3. Course Overview Free preview
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      EF Assessments: Teacher & Student Versions

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      The Ultimate EF Game List

  2. 2

    Meet Your Brain’s Coach: Intro to EF Skills

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      Meet your Brain's Coach Overview

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      Lesson Plan 1 - Intro to EF

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      Slides Lesson 1 - Intro to EF

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      Lesson 1 Hook Pictures

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      Executive Function Skills Sort

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      Bonus EF Skills Bingo

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      Bonus Student EF Assessment

  3. 3

    Planning Like a Pro: Planning & Prioritization

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      Teaching Planning & Prioritization

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      Lesson Plan 2 - Planning

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      Slides Lesson 2 - Planning

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      Planning Ahead Sheet

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      Bonus Prioritization Chart

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      Bonus Month View Calendar

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    Put It in Its Place: Organization

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      Teaching Organization

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      Lesson Plan 3 - Organization

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      Slides Lesson 3 - Organization

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      Steps to Organization Checklist

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      Bonus Materials Checklist

  5. 5

    Laser Focus: Attention & Focus

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      Teaching Sustained Attention

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      Lesson Plan 4 - Focus

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      Slides Lesson 4- Focus

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      Focus Routine

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      Bonus Focus Strategies

  6. 6

    Memory Magic: Memory

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      Teaching Memory

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      Lesson Plan 5 - Memory

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      Slides Lesson 5 - Memory

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      Lesson 5 Hook

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      Memory Strategy Sheet

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      Bonus Brain Dump Graphic

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    Time Tamer: Time Management

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      Teaching Time Management

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      Lesson Plan 6 - Time Management

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      Slides Lesson 6 - Time Management

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      Lesson 6 Hook - Time Estimation

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      Weekly Time Blocking Sheet

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      Bonus Daily To Do List

  8. 8

    Ready, Set, Go: Task Initiation

    1. Teaching Task Initiation Free preview
    2. Lesson Plan 7 - Task Initiation Free preview
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      Lesson 7 Hook - Easy or Hard to Start?

    4. Slides Lesson 7 - Task Initiation Free preview
    5. Task Initiation Strategies Free preview
    6. Bonus Homework Gameboard Free preview
  9. 9

    The Inner Remote Control: Self Control

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      Teaching Self Control

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      Lesson Plan 8 - Self Control

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      Slides Lesson 8 - Self Control

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      Personal Remote Control

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      Bonus Calming strategies

  10. 10

    Go with the Flow: Flexibility

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      Teaching Flexible Thinking

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      Lesson Plan 9 - Flexibility

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      Lesson Slides 9 - Flexibility

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      Lesson 9 Hook Squiggle

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      Bounce Back Plan

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      Bonus Flexibility Pep Talks

  11. 11

    Try, Try Again: Perseverance

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      Teaching Perseverance

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      Lesson Plan 10 - Perseverance

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      Lesson Slides 10 - Perseverance

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      Growth Mindset Sort

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      Bonus Stamina Tracking Chart

  12. 12

    Mind Mirror: Metacognition

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      Teaching Self-Monitoring/Metacognition

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      Lesson 11 Plan - Self Monitoring

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      Lesson Slides 11 - Self Monitoring

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      Metacognitive Question List

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      Bonus Test Analysis Form

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      Bonus Self Reflection Sheet

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    My Personal EF Toolbox

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      Teaching a Culminating Lesson

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      Lesson 12 Slides - Personal EF Toolbox

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      Lesson 12 Plan - Personal EF Toolbox

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      Lesson 12 Hook - Brain Dump

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      Executive Function Toolkit

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      Board Game Project

What Educators Are Saying

Don't take my word for it, see what other teachers and learning professional think of this course.

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Everything in this course is aesthetic-looking and professional! It includes so many resources that are good general tips for any professionals working with students to know. 
Natalie P.

Dyslexia Specialist

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This course is so well put together! I love how Hannah teaches how to break down important executive functioning skills into lessons with clear, student-friendly language. The activities within the included resources have kept my students engaged with relatable examples, reflection questions, and practical strategies they can use right away. The bonus activities and teaching tips are such a great addition for educators, giving them concrete ways to help students build independence. You can really see the thoughtfulness and expertise that went into making this. It’s approachable, engaging, and supports kids in learning how to utilize these skills without feeling overwhelmed. Highly recommend this resource for anyone teaching executive functioning skills!
Nicole K. 

Speech Therapist

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The Smarter Strategies course is exactly what educators have always needed. There is so much coursework and lesson planning that goes into being a teacher that often teaching the actual skills of how best to learn fall through the cracks, but this guide makes it so simple and easy to follow. I also love how the lesson plans are accompanied by a video explaining exactly how to execute the lesson, so none of it feels overwhelming. I truly think this course is going to be a game changer for teachers (and students)!
Kacie F. 

Executive Function Coach

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