Reflection Sciences

The Executive Function Company:
Founded by @UMN_ICD researchers, we provide a variety of tools for #ExecutiveFunction in #EarlyChildhoodEducation

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Play isn’t “just play. When children follow their curiosity, they’re building focus, problem-solving, and confidence. Sometimes the best support is giving them space to explore
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April is Autism Awareness Month 💙

Every child experiences the world in their own way. Supporting them starts with understanding, patience, and love. Small moments matter, and you’re making a difference every day.

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Reading isn’t just sounding out words. It’s remembering, focusing, and making sense of the story. If your child struggles, it may not be about reading ability, it may be about these hidden skills. Read more, https://t.co/jEvRjHSL2n

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Next time your child says “I’m bored,” try this: Have them make a plan for their play.
Pick it. Say it. Do it. Simple, but powerful for building confidence and focus. Learn more in this week's blog post, https://t.co/9GLGo57N35

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Cooking with your child might take more time, but it gives them something even more valuable: confidence, patience, and those proud 'I did it myself' moments. Start small by letting them stir or pour today.
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Giving children simple choices helps them build confidence, focus, and decision-making skills. Learn how small everyday choices support big growth: https://t.co/01l6Dlawsm

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If you are at the @CECMembership, check out our booth! Hailey will be there today through Friday to answer all your questions #earlyeducation #professionaldevelopment #leadership #executivefunction

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Big feelings are part of childhood. With calm connection and guidance, children learn to pause, think, and make better choices. In this week’s blog, we share simple ways to support self-control and emotional growth at home. Read more:https://t.co/zYPc05ckOX

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Play can build planning, focus, and problem-solving skills! In “Goal! Let’s Plan to Play,” we share a simple way to help your child think ahead and reflect—through everyday play.

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What are executive function skills like focus, memory, self-control, and flexible thinking in everyday life? Learn how noticing everyday behavior helps you understand and support your child.
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Cooking together helps build memories and teaches self-control. Make time in the kitchen a chance to learn by using easy steps and working on tasks together. Click on the link to learn more https://t.co/rAjz7tqd8x

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Executive function is not magic. It is a group of skills that children develop through daily activities like play, routines, and connecting with others. Take a look at this week's blog to learn more. https://t.co/0gtj21nqTO

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Support your child’s focus, patience, and flexible thinking with a fun listening game that takes only 10 to 15 minutes and uses common household items. Click on the link below to read more.
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“I’m a big kid now!” isn’t just fun, it’s powerful!
Supporting your child’s independence helps them grow self-control, focus, and confidence. Learn more in this week’s blog.
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Children learn to handle conflicting information by comparing, adjusting, and thinking through problems. These steps help them build strong thinking skills! Check out the full blog here, https://t.co/ltX9ImGcFL

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Storytime can boost focus, memory & flexible thinking! On this week's blog: "Read All About It", we share how you can try this playful reading activity to support executive function skills with your child.
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Patience isn’t just a virtue, it’s a brain skill! Check out “Patience Pays Off: Delayed Gratification and Executive Function in Children” for fun ways to help your child practice pause, focus, and self-control at home

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The way we interact with our kids, from encouragement to how we offer choice can support focus, self-control & flexible thinking. Explore practical parenting styles for growing executive function skills in this week's blog
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Early childhood is a superpower for brain growth! This week’s blog post shares how everyday experiences and play support focus, self-control, memory & thinking skills that last a lifetime.
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Nature + play = brain power

Outdoor time helps build attention, self-control & flexible thinking in young children. Learn simple ways to bring nature into your child’s routine in this week’s blog post.

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