Supporting Executive Functioning Skills in Young Children

• Do some children seem to have big reactions to seemingly small things? 

• Are there children who struggle to follow instructions?

• Do some children appear to “get stuck” or have difficulty moving on? 

 These experiences are often linked to the development of executive functioning skills. 

This workshop will explore:  

• What executive functioning looks like in the early years  

• Why executive functioning skills are important for preschool and beyond 
• Practical and playful strategies to support executive functioning skills in preschool settings

This workshop aligns with the National Quality Standard:

• Quality Area 1.2.1: Intentional teaching
• Quality Area 3.3.2: Critical reflection
• Quality Area 5.1: Relationships between educators and children
• Quality Area 6.2: Collaborate partnerships

N.B. This professional development activity can be used towards teacher identified hours. Teachers need to record this activity in their NESA logbook.