Let's start with a scenario you've probably lived through a hundred times. Your child sits down to do homework. You've set up everything they need. Books, pencils, a quiet space. They know what they're supposed to do. But 20 minutes later, they're still sitting there. Staring at the page. Fidgeting. Getting up for water. Starting and stopping. Getting frustrated. Meanwhile, that same child spent three hours yesterday building an elaborate world in Minecraft. Completely focuse

Why Observation Matters More Than Assessment You don't need a formal assessment to understand which executive function skills your students are struggling with. You need to know what to look for. Because the truth is, students show you every single day. They show you when they can't get started on an assignment. When they forget materials even though you just reminded them. When they rush through work or shut down during challenging tasks. When they struggle to work with peer

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