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Every educator wonders: What truly drives student success?

The new Grades K–3 edition of the #1 best-selling book, Executive Functions for Every Classroom, focuses on the essential skills young learners need to thrive in their early school years and beyond.

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"This book provides an accessible and critical resource for teachers. It showcases the importance of executive functions (EF) as the capacities that orchestrate successful learning. Mitch and Sarah's book skilfully integrates cognitive science principles, focusing on structuring routines, instruction, and environments to preserve your students' precious cognitive load. If you are a K-3 educator, use this book to effectively reduce 'interference' and increase 'automaticity' in your classroom!"

Nathaniel Swain, PhD

Author of Harnessing the Science of Learning

"This gem belongs on every K–3 teacher’s desk. Oberle and Weathers reframe misbehavior and academic struggle as developing executive functions—and empower teachers with practical, in-their-control strategies to support student success."

Patrice M. Bain, Ed. S.

Author of Harnessing the Science of Learning

Education Specialist

A Word From the Authors

Executive Functions for Every K–3 Classroom is a call to action for all primary educators and parents.

We can no longer leave the development of executive functioning skills up to chance.

With practical guidance to make shape learning environments that lead to better executive functions, you’ll learn:

3 core executive functions: Working Memory, Inhibition, and Cognitive Flexibility
2 keys to supporting core executive functions: Reducing interference while increasing automaticity
Strategies grounding in current research but practical for classroom application
Guidance for establishing a predictable and safe learning environment
How-to tips for exposing all students to this mtss tier 1 intervention

What would be possible when your students develop their executive functioning skills?

Join this movement by ordering your copy of Executive Functions for Every K–3 Classroom and prepare your students for the future.

This book is absolutely brilliant, an instant modern classic in the field of education. Simply one of the best books I’ve read to support teachers in the classroom, focusing on a subject that is relevant to all and explained with clarity and concrete examples. Sarah and Mitch are the perfect pairing, each bringing their own experiences and expertise to each page. I can confidently recommend this book to educators regardless of the stage of their career they find themselves, as there truly will be sage advice and practical takeaways for every educator.