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.

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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/

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