Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers EP 329 How a daily binder routine teaches students the skills behind academic success (with Mitch Weathers)
Jul 13, 2025
Mitch Weathers, a former high school teacher and creator of the Organized Binder, shares insights on teaching essential executive functioning skills. He emphasizes that organization is a daily practice, not a one-time fix. Mitch discusses how a predictable routine can reduce cognitive load and foster a supportive learning environment. He highlights the effectiveness of a physical binder in both traditional and digital classrooms to boost accountability. Fun anecdotes illustrate the transformative impact of organization on student confidence and motivation.
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Executive Function Is Foundational
- Executive function, or 'studentness,' is foundational to learning beyond content knowledge.
- Developing student agency helps students actively engage and independently manage their learning.
Organization Spurs Success
- Organization is the key foundation that influences task initiation and completion.
- Being organized creates calm, efficiency, and better self-regulation in students.
Student Feels Better Organized
- A disorganized student felt noticeably better after organizing her binder within 10 minutes.
- This story illustrates the grounding power of organization for students.
