Metacognition

Think aloud to encourage reflection

Concept or mind maps to expand thinking

Provide specific feedback for key elements of a task

Utilize a strategy reflection sheet for assignments/tests

Cue cards to monitor progress and check work such as "Did I include punctuation?"

Ask the child questions to help them evaluate their performance on a task

Teach and model how to ask yourself questions in order to problem-solve

References

Dawson, P., & Guare, R., (2018). From Executive Function Skills in Children and Adolescents. New York: Guilford Press. Third Edition.
Dawson, P., & Guare, R. (2009). Smart but scattered: The revolutionary “executive skills” approach to helping kids reach their potential. Guilford Press.
Forgan, J. W., & Richey, M. A. (2015). The impulsive, disorganized child: Solutions for parenting kids with executive functioning difficulties. Prufrock Press Inc.
Kenworthy, L., Anthony, L. G., Alexander, K. C., Werner, M. A., Cannon, L., & Greenman, L. (2014). Solving executive function challenges: Simple ways to get kids with autism unstuck and on target. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
Meltzer, L. (2010). Promoting executive function in the classroom. The Guilford Press.
Soclof, A., & Christie, L., (2020). Executive Functioning: Teaching Children Organizational Skills [Online course]. Professional Development Resources.