The researchers at the Center of the Developing Child at Harvard University first said, “Imagine a classroom of first graders in which some children are unable to control their impulses, wait their turns, stay focused on their work, or remember instructions.” Since I am a first grade aftercare teacher, this initially captured my attention. After working with different first graders for three years, it was quite easy for me to imagine this scenario. I could relate to it because I currently have one child who has a hard time staying focused during homework time and another child who never remembers instructions.
The researchers explained that, “Even when only a couple of children have under-developed executive function abilities, an entire classroom
The researchers explained that, “Even when only a couple of children have under-developed executive function abilities, an entire classroom