Executive Functioning Strategy Flash Cards: Printable Social Emotional Learning (PDF)

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Help kids build executive functioning skills with these printable strategy cards! This set includes 164 strategy cards, each written in child-friendly language with fun illustrations that make learning approachable. Borders are colour-coded to match 15 common executive functioning challenges, making it easy for children to see which strategies apply to each area. These cards can be used on their own, or alongside the Executive Functioning Character Cards (sold separately) for a complete, connected toolkit. This resource is perfect for parents, teachers, and therapists who want practical tools that children can actually use at home, in school, or during therapy sessions.

This toolkit includes:

- 164 Full-Colour Strategy Cards
- 164 Black & White Strategy Cards (kids can colour them in and customize the cards)
- Colour-coded borders for easy organization and alignment with Executive Functioning Character Cards

Covers 15 Areas of Executive Functioning Challenges:

- Working memory
- Cognitive flexibility
- Sustained attention
- Self-monitoring
- Body awareness
- Planning ahead
- Sequencing & following steps
- Organizing materials & information
- Time management & deadlines
- Impulse control
- Accuracy & checking work
- Self-control with words
- Emotional regulation
- Overwhelm & task initiation
- Staying organized across tasks

Why it’s special:

- Developmentally appropriate → simple, step-by-step strategies written in language kids can understand
- Engaging → fun cartoon illustrations, plus black & white versions kids can colour in
- Organized → colour-coded system makes it easy to group strategies by challenge
- Versatile → use at home, in classrooms, or during therapy sessions
- Practical & ready-to-use → just download, print, cut, and go
- Evidence-informed → created by a certified counsellor & educator

Ideal for:

- Parents → support your child’s growth and practice skills at home
- Therapists → use in sessions as concrete, hands-on practice tools
- Teachers & Homeschoolers → integrate into SEL lessons or group activities

Digital Product Details

- This is a digital download — no physical product will be shipped
- After payment, you’ll receive instant access to all resources as individual PDFs