If you've been following me a while, you know that I'm a BIG...let's say HUGE...fan of games for developing Executive Function skills. I remember the giddiness that I felt when I read my first research article on how great game playing is for developing cognitive/EF skills {speech and language of course too!}. From that point on, my therapy and coaching took on an entirely new look/feel.
As a parent, I know that trying to carve out more time for something is nearly impossible. In my practice, I have always tried to recommend activities and programs that are easy for families to implement, FUN for all and BIG on benefit for skill development. GAMES...GAMES...GAMES. Without further ado, I give you Part One: Classic Games to Strengthen Executive Functioning Skills
Pretty AMAZING, huh? Did you have any idea how beneficial games are for Executive Function skills? Isn't it great that you can help your child/student while also having FUN?
Would you like more information on popular games and the executive functioning skills they strengthen/develop? Download our Executive Function game Guides for ®UNO and ®Sorry! Our game guides are great for parents and professionals to use while playing the game. They not only help to teach the child HOW to play the game but also give the parent/professional "scripts" on what to say to strengthen a particular skill while playing. Until next time...keep growing and blooming....and what's your favorite game to play at home or with your students? I'd love to know. Jen P.S Would you like even MORE ideas for how to work on executive functioning? You can find them here!
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Diana
12/31/2013 02:54:46 am
This is a fantastic resource! I am a SLP in a middle school and I love finding an explanation to justify the tools and games I use. Thank you so much! Brilliant!
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Jennifer
12/31/2013 03:39:37 am
Hi Diana! Thank you so much for commenting. I am so glad that you can use the information to justify your treatment tools. Awesome! Please make sure that you check out the "part two" of this post as well-5 more games are there. Please stop back and comment more often. :)
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9/6/2014 01:21:34 am
Hi Jen,
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Jennifer hatfield
10/30/2014 09:14:14 am
Hi Randy! I'm sorry I missed your comment-just saw them all come through today. I'd love to speak with you about a guest post. Please email me Jennifer@therapylearningservices.com
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Robert
12/19/2014 03:25:30 pm
This is really really really helpful to me! I was looking for some games for my son and these options are perfect!! Thanks a lot for this article!
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