Working Memory: Executive Functioning Classroom Counseling Lesson

This executive functioning counseling lesson for grades 5–8 teaches students what working memory is and how to strengthen it with practical strategies. Students will learn techniques like note-taking, breaking information into smaller parts, and making connections to improve success on academic tasks. This lesson is part of a complete 20-lesson executive functioning curriculum. Working Memory: Executive Functioning Counseling Lesson Plan for Grades 5–8: Help students strengthen their working memory skills with this engaging and practical counseling lesson plan. Designed for upper elementary and middle school students, this lesson teaches what working memory is, why it matters, and how to use strategies that support learning and task completion. Through interactive instruction and hands-on activities, students will practice note-taking, chunking information, making connections, and applying strategies they can use across school assignments and everyday tasks. What’s Included: Detailed,