#92: Executive Function Reset: Starting the Semester Strong | Executive Function Brain Trainer...

In this episode of The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, host Dr. Erica Warren welcomes back Kim Sorise for an insightful conversation about executive functioning resets at the start of a new semester.

They explore how reflecting on the prior semester—identifying what worked and what didn’t—helps students build resilience and cognitive flexibility. You’ll hear practical strategies for:
• Organizing lockers, desks, and study spaces
• Using digital tools like Google Calendar and Google Keep for better time and task management
• Applying effective study techniques and leveraging AI tools for learning
• Maintaining productive daily routines
• Building in playtime and downtime to maintain balance
Packed with actionable tips, this episode will help students start the semester strong, confident, and organized.

Tools & Resources Mentioned
Apps & Digital Tools
• How We Feel App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/how-we-...
• Google Keep: https://keep.google.com/u/0/
• Shovel (20% off with code DRWARREN): https://shovelapp.io/dig/108/
• Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google/
• Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/
• iVVi: https://ivvi.app

Articles, Blogs & Assessments
• SPI and YPPI Assessments: https://goodsensorylearning.com/searc...
• Executive Function Blog: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs...
• Cognitive Flexibility: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs...
• Dyslexia Quiz: https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia...
• Inhibitory Control: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs...
• Visualization: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs...
• Inner Voice: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs...
• Working Memory: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs...
• Praise Can Be Dangerous – Carol Dweck: https://www.aft.org/sites/default/fil...

E-Fun Executive Function Workbooks for Kids
• Cognitive Flexibility: https://goodsensorylearning.com/produ...
• Inhibitory Control: https://goodsensorylearning.com/produ...
• Working Memory: https://goodsensorylearning.com/produ...

Connect with Kim Sorise
• Email: [email protected]

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• Good Sensory Learning: https://goodsensorylearning.com
• Learning Specialist Courses: https://learningspecialistcourses.com
• Drop Into Your Best Self: https://dropintoyourbestself.com/
• Learning to Learn: https://learningtolearn.biz/
• Executive Functioning Coaching Assessment: https://goodsensorylearning.com/produ...