Includes exercise index

A letter to kids -- A letter to grown-ups -- What is executive functioning?. Do I really need these skills? ; Getting to know my brain -- Understanding executive functioning. 10 more major skills ; Getting to know myself ; Building my skills -- Me at school. Focusing in the classroom ; Planning and prioritizing my school calendar ; Organizing my school life ; Working independently in school ; Being goal-oriented -- Me at home. Managing my time ; Avoiding distractions ; Taking charge of household tasks ; Self-regulating homework and test preparation ; Managing my emotions with my family -- Me in the world. Being flexible ; Controlling my impulses ; Controlling my emotions with my friends ; Starting and finishing activities ; Planning and prioritizing my life calendar -- Just for parents. Positive parenting and executive functioning skills ; Assessing your child's skills ; The parents' toolbox -- More ways to learn

"For ages 6-9"--Page 1 of cover