Time Management and Executive Functioning Skills (Upper Elementary) Teacher Resource Pack

Upper Elementary | Grades 3–5 (Ages 8–11)
Downloadable + Printable

Support students in grades 3–5 (ages 8–11) as they build the time management and executive functioning skills they need for increasing academic independence with the Time Management and Executive Functioning Skills Teacher Resource Pack.  This pack contains 135 pages of downloadable and printable resources - including over 24 turnkey activities for teachers to implement 

Designed specifically for upper elementary learners, this comprehensive, teacher-ready resource pack helps students strengthen focus, organization, planning, working memory, and goal-setting. Each chapter includes a clear, step-by-step teacher lesson plan, along with student-friendly readings and hands-on activities that make abstract skills concrete and easy to practice.

This resource pack is fully downloadable and printable, making it a flexible solution for classrooms, homeschools, small groups, tutoring, and out-of-school-time programs.

Skills Students Build (Grades 3–5)

Students develop core executive functioning and time management skills, including:

• Sustaining focus and managing distractions

• Organizing materials, workspaces, and information

• Planning multi-step tasks and managing time effectively

• Strengthening working memory and following directions

• Setting goals and tracking progress

• Building responsibility and independent learning habits

These skills support success across reading, writing, math, project-based learning, and daily classroom routines.

Chapters Included

This teacher resource pack includes a full instructional sequence for upper elementary students:

• Pre-Assessment

• Lesson 1: Focus & Attention

• Lesson 2: Organization Skills

• Lesson 3: Time Management & Planning

• Lesson 4: Working Memory

• Lesson 5: Goal-Setting

• Lesson 6: Money Management

• Post-Assessment

• Additional Resources and extension tools

What’s Included

This printable teacher resource pack provides everything needed to teach executive functioning skills in grades 3–5:

• Teacher lesson plans for every chapter

• Student-friendly anchor readings

• Guided practice activities and worksheets

• Pre- and post-assessments to measure growth

• Optional extensions for reinforcement and real-life application

• Tools that support differentiation and flexible pacing

Perfect For

This resource is ideal for:

• Upper elementary classrooms (Grades 3–5)

• Homeschool programs

• Small classrooms and learning pods

• Intervention and academic support groups

• Counseling and SEL instruction

• Tutoring and enrichment programs

• Out-of-school-time and afterschool settings

Why It Matters

Upper elementary students are preparing for the increased expectations of middle school, where organization, time management, and independent responsibility become essential.

The Time Management and Executive Functioning Skills Teacher Resource Pack gives educators a practical, age-appropriate way to explicitly teach these skills and help students build habits that support long-term academic success and confidence.