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Week 2: Executive Lower School Function in Action - Inhibit: “Stop and Think”
Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing a short video series highlighting the Executive Function skills Lower School students are learning at school. These “brain tools” help children focus, manage emotions, make thoughtful choices, and build independence.
If you missed last week’s introduction, you can still catch the overview video to see how this shared language is showing up in classrooms—and how you can reinforce it at home.
This week’s focus: Inhibit, or as students say, “Stop and Think.”
“Stop and Think” helps children pause before acting or responding—whether that’s raising a hand instead of calling out, taking a breath when frustrated, or thinking through a choice before jumping in.
“Stop and Think” helps children pause before acting or responding—whether that’s raising a hand instead of calling out, taking a breath when frustrated, or thinking through a choice before jumping in.
>> CLICK HERE to watch this week’s short video and see “Stop and Think” in action at school.
Throughout the day, teachers model and practice this language so students can build awareness and make thoughtful, flexible decisions.
Try this at home:
In the moment, gently prompt:
“Pause. What’s your best next choice?”
These small moments help children slow down, reflect, and grow their independence over time.
As a reminder, be on the lookout in the Thursday Blazer Bulletin, weekly classroom communication from your child’s teacher, and the Bush social media platforms for more of the video series this April.
We look forward to continuing the conversation at our upcoming virtual Lower School Parent and Guardian Evening on Executive Function on Wednesday, April 29 at 6:00 p.m., where we will explore these skills in more depth and answer any questions. A Zoom link will be shared closer to the event.
If you have any questions please reach out to Lower School Learning Specialist, Shannon Salverda, and Lower School Associate Teacher for Learning Support and Social Emotional Learning, Abigail Bidegain.
If you have any questions please reach out to Lower School Learning Specialist, Shannon Salverda, and Lower School Associate Teacher for Learning Support and Social Emotional Learning, Abigail Bidegain.
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