Let's Add Metacognitive Tools & Strategies to Your Executive Function Toolbox!

"I'm thinking, I'm noticing, I'm wondering, I'm seeing, I'm feelings..." How is your metacognitive thinking? I know many of us with busy brains have a hard time with thinking about our thinking while on our path of learning day to day. We often get caught in each moment and don't intentionally practice the power of the pause! If this is you too, I've got you!

In this episode we will talk about what metacognitive thinking is, why it is important, and how you can put it into practice! Below are some examples of questions that you can put into practice at home, at school, and to prep for going out and about...

Reflective/metacognitive thinking questions to put in your face (write on mirrors, put on post-its, in school locker, etc....

Before: Is this similar to a previous task? What do I want to achieve? What should I do first?

During: Am I on the right track? What can I do different? Who can I ask for help?

After: What worked well? What could I have done better? Can I apply this to the other situation?

Putting metacognitive thinking into practice will also exercise other executive function skills such as impulse control, task switching, self-awareness, decision making, and more! 

Please reach out if you have any follow up questions about this more complex executive function skill! I would love to connect with you! Go to www.katelynmabry.com to get in touch! I look forward to being with you again next week! Love you all!