References and Resources

Bodrova, E. & Leong, D. J. (2007). Tools of the mind: the Vygotskian approach to early childhood education (2nd ed.). Columbus, OH: Merrill/Prentice Hall.

Diamond, A.  (2010).  Ways to improve executive function. 

Galinsky, E.  (2010).  Mind in the making: the seven essential life skills every child needs.  New York:  HarperCollins.

Hillman, C., Erickson, K., & Kramer, A.  (April, 2011).  Be smart:  Exercise effects on brain and cognition.  Science and Society

 

 

Kaufman, C.  (2010).  Executive function in the classroom:  Practical strategies for improving performance and enhancing skills for all students.  Baltimore:  Paul H. Brookes Publishing.

 

 

 

 

 

Meltzer,  L.  (2010).  What works for special –needs learners:  Promoting executive function in the classroom.  New York:  Guilford Press 2010.

Ripley, A.  (2014). The smartest kids in the world.  New York:  Simon & Schuster.

Quade, L.  (April, 2011).  Executive function and the Montessori classroom.  The Montessori Method.
Tough, P.  (2012).  How children succeed.  New York:  Houghton Mifflin.

What all teachers need to know:  the role of executive function processes in the classroom.  (teachingtodayandsharing.global2.vic.edu.au)

 

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2013/10/classroom-management-miracle-executive-functioning

http://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/activities-guide-enhancing-and-practicing-executive-function-skills-with-children-from-infancy-to-adolescence/

https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-learning-disabilities/executive-functioning-issues/executive-functioning-issues-strategies-you-can-try-at-home