This practical book guides educators to nurture, scaffold, and assess young children's executive skills (ES)—critical building blocks for social–emotional well-being and school success. The authors explain how ES are linked to self-regulation and the development of play, language, literacy, and behavior skills in 3- to 8-year-olds, including those with disabilities. Every chapter discusses ways to create playful learning opportunities and classroom routines that support both ES and academic growth. The book's utility is enhanced by vivid vignettes, Questions to Ponder and Discuss, and video links. It also guides teachers to cultivate their own vital ES capacities; the Appendix includes a reproducible/downloadable self-assessment tool.

This title is part of the Executive Skills for Educators Series, edited by Kelly B. Cartwright.