Better Teaching: Only Stuff That Works

In this episode, Dr. Sarah Oberle and Mitch Weathers join the conversation to explore the critical role of executive functions in early learning — and why they matter so much for young students. We discuss how skills like self-regulation, organization, and cognitive flexibility lay the foundation for long-term academic success.

We also dive into their new book, Executive Functions for Every K–3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong Start and unpack practical strategies teachers can use immediately to support students in developing these essential skills.

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Sarah:  www.linkedin.com/in/drsarahoberle
Mitch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchweathers/

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Mitch: https://www.facebook.com/organizedbinder

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Sarah: http://sarahoberle.com

Mitch: http://organizedbinder.com

Books:
Executive Functions for Every K-3 Classroom: Promoting Self-Regulation for a Strong Start
Executive Functions for Every Classroom, Grades 3-12: Creating Safe and Predictable Learning Environments

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