Strand 5: Organisation – Executive Functions Guide

Executive Functions Guide – Organisation

The Organisation Guide provides young learners aged 9 and up with the tools to manage their time, materials, and learning spaces. This SEL-aligned resource helps children develop consistent routines that reduce stress, improve focus, and support independent learning. It encourages responsibility by teaching children how to categorise, label, and store their belongings in an organised manner.

Learning Highlights

1. Learn to categorise and organise materials
2. Develop routines that reduce clutter and improve focus
3. Organise spaces to support independent learning
4. Personalise organising systems to enhance efficiency

Benefits for Children

1. Encourages responsibility: Children learn to manage their belongings and tasks independently.
2. Improves focus: Organised environments help reduce distractions and improve concentration.
3. Builds time management skills: By developing routines, children can allocate time more effectively.
4. Fosters independence: Organising their space allows children to take charge of their learning.

Ideal For

1. Independent Practice at Home: Children can apply organisational skills as they manage schoolwork and personal tasks.
2. Supportive Classroom Tool: Teachers can integrate this guide into lessons to promote classroom organisation.
3. Early Learning Booster: This guide supports young learners in building organisational habits early on.
4. Fun Family Learning Time: Parents can help children organise spaces at home and reflect on how neat environments aid learning.

Additional Materials

• Executive Functions Workbook: Strand 5- Organisation – Astounding Organisation | Executive Functions WB
• Learning and Innovation Skills Workbook – Learning and Innovation Skill Workbook for Kids | Edufrienz