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Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers discuss their book on executive functions in K-3 classrooms and how to create supportive learning environments.

In this episode, first grade teacher Sarah Oberle and Organized Binder creator Mitch Weathers discuss their new book, Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom . They explain how core executive functions—working memory, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility—develop between ages 4-8 and can't be trained like skills. Instead, teachers should design environments that preserve students' limited cognitive capacity for learning. Links: US Book Purchases: Book 1: Executive Functions for Every Classroom, Grades 3-12: Creating Safe and Predictable Learning Environments Book 2: Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong Start Outside of the US Book Purchases: Book 1: Executive Functions for Every Classroom, Grades 3-12: Creating Safe and Predictable Learning Environments Book 2: Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong Start LinkedIN: Sarah Oberle Mitch Weathers Websites: https://sarahoberle.com/ https://organizedbinder.com/ Learn more about today's sponsors, Playworks, IXL, and Renaissance Learning: As a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries, Renaissance is committed…

People in this episode

Host: Jethro Jones

Guests: Sarah Oberle, Mitch Weathers

Topics covered

• executive functions
• K-3 education
• self-regulation
• cognitive development
• teacher strategies

Keywords

• executive functions
• working memory
• cognitive flexibility
• self-regulation
• K-3 classrooms

Sponsors

Playworks, IXL, Renaissance Learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Organized Binder

Books & works: Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom

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