The TPTS Lesson Planner is a practical and comprehensive teaching tool designed to seamlessly embed executive function skills into daily lessons across all subject areas. Part of the Think. Plan. Thrive. Series, this planner helps educators intentionally incorporate essential mental skills—such as planning, time management, emotional regulation, flexible thinking, and self-monitoring—into their instruction without needing to make these skills the main focus.

With structured sections for lesson objectives, materials, warm-up, main lesson, and closure, the planner guides teachers to integrate one executive function skill at a time, making it manageable and purposeful. Each skill is supported with clear strategies, prompts, and reflection opportunities to help students develop lifelong abilities that boost academic success and personal growth.

Key features include:

• Embedding executive function strategies like goal setting, time management, emotional regulation, task initiation, working memory, focus & attention, organization, planning, prioritizing, metacognition, self-monitoring, and cognitive flexibility.

• Practical tips for modeling skills, student reflection, and scaffolding learning.

• Opportunities to build self-awareness and self-management habits in every lesson.

• Prompts for teacher observations and notes to refine instruction based on what works.

This lesson planner transforms everyday lessons into powerful experiences that nurture confident, organized, and resilient learners equipped for school and life challenges. It is a perfect resource for educators aiming to foster strong executive function skills alongside academic content.

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