{"product_id":"executive-functioning-workbook-middle-school","title":"Executive Functioning Skills Student Workbook – Middle School (Grades 6–8): Plan, Focus, Follow Through","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat Is the Executive Functioning Skills Workbook for Middle School?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eExecutive Functioning Skills: Plan, Focus, Follow Through\u003c\/em\u003e is a 113-page student workbook from Future Ready Education for middle school students in grades 6–8 (ages 11–14). It builds the organization, planning and self-management skills students need as they juggle multiple teachers, bigger assignments and more independence. Across 7 chapters and 47 hands-on activities, students organize their backpacks and digital folders, plan their week, beat procrastination, find what helps them focus, understand what motivates them, study with proven strategies, set and track goals, and learn money basics like saving and budgeting. A pre-assessment and post-assessment show their growth. The workbook builds the durable skills in your district’s \u003cstrong\u003ePortrait of a Graduate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhy Do Teachers and Parents Choose This Executive Functioning Workbook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudent-ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e written directly for middle schoolers, so students can work through it in class, with a coach or on their own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 113 pages, 7 chapters and 47 hands-on activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical organization:\u003c\/strong\u003e backpack and binder makeovers, digital folders, routine builders and weekly planners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven study strategies:\u003c\/strong\u003e retrieval practice, spaced practice, chunking, mind maps and study guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoney basics included:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 7-activity chapter on money personality, needs vs. wants, saving, budgeting and comparing cell phone plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurable growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pre-assessment and post-assessment show what students learned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible:\u003c\/strong\u003e works for whole classes, advisory, small groups, intervention, coaching and homeschool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eHow Does This Workbook Build Portrait of a Graduate Competencies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis workbook builds durable, future-ready skills, the transferable abilities students carry into every class, career and community. Each chapter connects to the competencies schools use to define college, career and life readiness:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Responsibility \u0026amp; Work Ethic (PRW):\u003c\/strong\u003e organization, routines, time management and beating procrastination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgency (AGY):\u003c\/strong\u003e setting and tracking goals, understanding motivation and making choices about their own learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinances (FIN):\u003c\/strong\u003e money personality, needs vs. wants, spending vs. saving, savings goals, budgeting and comparing real costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptability (ADP):\u003c\/strong\u003e planning for obstacles and adjusting goals that are too big or too small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Thinking \u0026amp; Problem Solving (CT):\u003c\/strong\u003e prioritizing tasks, breaking down big assignments and analyzing schedules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCareer Readiness (CAR):\u003c\/strong\u003e the planning, focus and study habits that prepare students for high school and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreativity (CRE):\u003c\/strong\u003e designing personal organization toolkits, mind maps and study guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication (COM):\u003c\/strong\u003e partner interviews and explaining why tasks matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollaboration (COL):\u003c\/strong\u003e managing time and responsibilities on group projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpathy (EMP):\u003c\/strong\u003e understanding how stress and distraction affect yourself and others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitizenship (CIT):\u003c\/strong\u003e being a dependable, organized member of the classroom community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat Chapters and Activities Are in the Middle School Executive Functioning Workbook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe workbook opens with a pre-assessment and includes 7 chapters, a post-assessment and extra resources:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization \u0026amp; Routines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strategies \u0026amp; Tools, “Fix That System!” Challenge, Digital Folder Build-Out, Routine Builder, Organization Style Survey, Create a Personal Organization Toolkit, Backpack or Binder Makeover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Time Estimation Warm-Up, Top 3 Task Sort, “Too Much, Not Enough, Just Right” Schedule Analysis, Weekly Planner Mock-Up, Procrastination Sort, How Small Can You Make It?, Time Management Myths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocus \u0026amp; Attention:\u003c\/strong\u003e “What’s Distracting Me?”, “What Helps Me Focus?” Partner Interview, Distraction Map, Build Your Focus Toolkit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotivation \u0026amp; Momentum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Motivation Sort (Intrinsic or Extrinsic?), Real-Life Connection Match, Task Makeover Challenge, Autonomy Scenarios, Motivation Self-Rating, “Why Does This Matter?” Quick Write, Motivation Makeover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy Skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e Study Strategy Scenarios, Study Habits Survey, Make Your Own Quiz (Retrieval Practice), Study Week Planner (Spaced Practice), Chunk-It Challenge, Mind Map Builder, Build-a-Study-Guide, Real Task Real Strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoals \u0026amp; Tracking Progress:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goal Sort + Fix the Goal; Too Big? Too Small? Just Right; Step Breakdown Challenge; Obstacle Scenarios; The 4-Part Goal Builder; Steps \u0026amp; Checklist Builder; Adjustment Plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinancial Literacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e What’s Your Money Personality?, Needs\/Wants Sort, Spend or Save? Scenarios, My Savings Goal Builder, Create a Basic Budget, Cell Phone Plan Comparison, “Future Me” Money Snapshot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWho Is This Executive Functioning Workbook For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMiddle school students in grades 6–8, their teachers and their parents. It works well in advisory and homeroom, middle school transition programs, study skills and organization support, academic intervention, executive functioning coaching, special education, counseling, financial literacy, homeschool and independent learning. It also supports Portrait of a Graduate initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWhat Comes in the Executive Functioning Skills Workbook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback student workbook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 113 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full color, student-facing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pre-assessment, 7 chapters, 47 activities, a post-assessment and extra resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Future Ready Education, an IB Source company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781957136806\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About the Executive Functioning Workbook for Middle School\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhat are executive functioning skills?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExecutive functioning skills are the mental skills that help us plan, organize, focus, manage time, start tasks and follow through. For middle schoolers, they include keeping track of materials and assignments, managing multiple teachers and deadlines, studying for tests and staying motivated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhat grade level is this workbook for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt is designed for middle school students in grades 6–8, ages 11–14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eHow does it help disorganized students?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Organization \u0026amp; Routines chapter walks students through fixing their systems step by step: building a digital folder system, creating routines, discovering their organization style and making over their backpack or binder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eDoes it help with procrastination?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. The Time Management chapter includes a Procrastination Sort and a “How Small Can You Make It?” activity for breaking tasks into doable steps. The Motivation \u0026amp; Momentum chapter helps students understand what drives them and how to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhat study skills does it teach?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStudents learn retrieval practice (making their own quizzes), spaced practice (planning a study week), chunking, mind maps and building study guides, then match strategies to real assignments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eDoes it teach money skills?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. The Financial Literacy chapter covers money personality, needs vs. wants, spending vs. saving, building a savings goal, creating a basic budget and comparing real cell phone plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eCan it help students who struggle with focus or ADHD?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. The Focus \u0026amp; Attention chapter helps students identify their distractions and build a personal focus toolkit. The workbook’s structure, with short readings and hands-on activities, works well for intervention, coaching and students who need extra support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eHow is this different from The Inner Compass Middle School workbook?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis workbook focuses entirely on executive functioning. \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Compass\u003c\/em\u003e Middle School Workbook includes this same executive functioning content plus full units on emotions and resilience. Choose this book for a focused executive functioning course, or \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Compass\u003c\/em\u003e for all three skill areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eIs there a high school version?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. The Executive Functioning Skills High School Workbook covers the same skills at a more advanced level, including cognitive load, credit scores, credit cards and loans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eWhat are future-ready skills?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFuture-ready skills, also called durable skills, are lasting, transferable abilities like self-management, financial literacy, adaptability and critical thinking. 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