How to Work All of the Executive Functions in Children

Children get in the habit of looking at something from various perspectives. Invite them to think outside the box, that come up with creative solutions. They'll love the challenge and will feel great pride in helping an adult. For young children, one example is social pretend. Play like a doctor and patient, or cops and robbers. It works all three corps. Executive functions. Critical executive function skills can all be taught and practised through the arts, sport, wilderness survival, wood working, cookingtaking care of an animal. Each of these activities requires planning, cognitive flexibility to respond to unexpected reactions or difficulties,. perseverance, even in the face of setbacks or initial failure, creative problem solving.