What activities can I do to help develop my child’s executive function skills?

Executive Function Basic

Here are some activities that support Baby’s executive function skills through early childhood:

  • Have predictable routines from a young age

  • Provide Baby with age-appropriate toys and household items to play with and explore

  • Use imitation games such as clapping hands to build memory skills and teach Baby how to copy you

  • As they grow older, continue to model the behavior that you would like to see in your children

  • Bring children along on errands

  • Let them try new things and complete tasks to help build confidence

  • Acknowledge good behavior

  • Talk through steps of an activity

  • Provide opportunities for free, creative play and problem solving

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