EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 59 MIN
#91: Building Executive Functioning Skills over Breaks
from Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast · host Darius Namdaran and Dr Erica Warren
In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, host Dr. Erica Warren welcomes back guest Kim Sorise to discuss effective strategies for building executive functioning skills during breaks. The conversation covers various tactics, such as actively engaging children in tasks like co-piloting during road trips, cooking, reading maps, and even gardening, to foster cognitive flexibility, planning, sequencing, and emotional regulation. The hosts emphasize the importance of stepping away from screens, playing games, volunteering, and integrating art into daily activities to enhance executive functioning skills both for children and adults. Links Kim Sorise email contact: [email protected] SPI and YPPI Assessments: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=YPPI E-Fun Cognitive Flexibility: Executive Function Workbook for Kids: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/e-fun-cognitive-flexibility-executive-function-workbook-for-kids E-Fun Inhibitory Control: Executive Function Workbook for Kids: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/inhibitory-control-executive-function-workbook-for-kids E-Fun Working Memory: Executive Function Workbook for Kids: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/e-fun-working-memory-executive-function-workbook-for-kidsExecutive Functioning Coaching Course: https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies Executive Functioning Resources: https://goodsensorylearning.com/pages/executive-functioning-resources Executive Functioning Products: https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-trainingExecutive Functioning Assessments: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCAHow to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun Inner Voice: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-appEF Coaching with Darius: https://www.ivvi.app/coachingEF Student Coaching with Erica: https://learningtolearn.biz/ EF Adult Coaching with Erica: https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching Brought to you by:https://ivvi.apphttps://goodsensorylearning.comhttps://learningspecialistcourses.comhttps://goodsensorylearning.com/products/executive-functioning-coaching-assessmenthttps://dropintoyourbestself.com/https://learningtolearn.biz/
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In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, host Dr. Erica Warren welcomes back guest Kim Sorise to discuss effective strategies for building executive functioning skills during breaks. The conversation covers various tactics, such as actively engaging children in tasks like co-piloting during road trips, cooking, reading maps, and even gardening, to foster cognitive flexibility, planning, sequencing, and emotional regulation. The hosts emphasize the importance of stepping away from screens, playing games, volunteering, and integrating art into daily activities to enhance executive functioning skills both for children and adults. Links Kim Sorise email contact: [email protected] SPI and YPPI Assessments: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=YPPI E-Fun Cognitive Flexibility: Executive Function Workbook for Kids: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/e-fun-cognitive-flexibility-executive-function-workbook-for-kids E-Fun Inhibitory Control: Executive Function Workbook for Kids: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/inhibitory-control-executive-function-workbook-for-kids E-Fun Working Memory: Executive Function Workbook for Kids: https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/e-fun-working-memory-executive-function-workbook-for-kidsExecutive Functioning Coaching Course: https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies Executive Functioning Resources: https://goodsensorylearning.com/pages/executive-functioning-resources Executive Functioning Products: https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-trainingExecutive Functioning Assessments: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCAHow to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun Inner Voice: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-appEF Coaching with Darius: https://www.ivvi.app/coachingEF Student Coaching with Erica: https://learningtolearn.biz/ EF Adult Coaching with Erica: https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching Brought to you by:https://ivvi.apphttps://goodsensorylearning.comhttps://learningspecialistcourses.comhttps://goodsensorylearning.com/products/executive-functioning-coaching-assessmenthttps://dropintoyourbestself.com/https://learningtolearn.biz/
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