Best Apps and Sites for Improving Executive Function

Practical, flexible life-skills diagrams build executive functions

Bottom Line: A variety of customizability options make it easy to personalize boards.

Useful multisensory tool teaches self-direction and follow-through

Bottom Line: This simple but powerful tool engages kids in independently following a schedule.

Set tailored targets with pricey but worth-it kit of tools, strategies

Bottom Line: You pay for quality with Goalbook Toolkit, including access to clear, well-crafted learning goals and strategies that allow for far easier differentiation.

Care for a cute creature to practice mindfulness and self-control

Bottom Line: Meditation lessons and visual timers act as decent supplemental activities for introducing SEL skills.

Messaging platform offers tight focus on school-to-home connection

Bottom Line: Well-designed, highly effective messaging tool delivers on its promise to connect home and school.

Manage and conceptualize time with great visuals, a few bugs

Bottom Line: A decent option for visual timer needs, being sufficiently customizable, but there are still a few bugs and room for improvement.

Intuitive editor helps users create and share dynamic visual diagrams

Bottom Line: Students and teachers can use this tool alone or collaboratively to build and share stunning, effective visuals that stretch thinking.

Powerful mind mapper aimed at adults, simple enough for older kids

Bottom Line: Sophisticated productivity tool enhances learning and organization with simple dashboard and slick workspace.

Simple tool helps teachers and students make lists, get organized

Bottom Line: A simple, free way to get organized combining lists, outlines, and notes with some extra nice-to-have features that make this tool a solid option for teachers and students.

Write, edit, and sync content on the go with flexible note-taking tool

Bottom Line: For an app that doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, it's surprisingly versatile and useful for many types of writing and note-taking.

Keep track of assignments, due dates, and tasks with digital planner

Bottom Line: This flexible, easy-to-learn organizational tool will help students get set up for success, though teachers will need to follow up regularly to make sure the information is accurate.

Flexible note-taking tool empowers learners of all abilities

Bottom Line: An excellent tool that lets students make their notes thorough and useful in the way that best suits their learning styles and abilities.

Note-taking giant built for flexible, collaborative work

Bottom Line: A powerful (and free) tool for thinking and organization that's making smart strides in the education space.

Digital planner makes scheduling easy, if paired with teacher app

Bottom Line: If used on a regular basis with teacher guidance and motivation, students can be ready to tackle their complex schedules with ease.