Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the purpose of the Time Tracker Program?
The Time Tracker Program helps students transition from adult-regulated to self-regulated planning. The hands-on activities teach students to feel the passage of time and overcome time blindness.
2. Who is the target audience for this book series?
The series is designed for parents, educators, and therapists who work with all ages, from early Primary School, teenagers and the program is also highly effective with adults. Anyone who needs to develop more effective Executive Functioning skills. The hands-on activities can be used for executive function groups or academic support classes to achieve time-based goals and objectives.
3. What age group is the program suitable for?
The activities and strategies in the program are suitable for students of all ages. The worksheets are designed for students to read about the background/purpose of a time activity to increase meta-cognition. For younger students, adult facilitators will need to provide additional guidance and support to help them understand and engage with the content.
4. Why are all three volumes sold together?
Can I buy just one volume? The three-volume collection provides a comprehensive approach to developing executive function and time management skills. Each volume goes beyond just providing worksheets; it builds a cohesive and interconnected understanding of the key elements of executive function necessary for students to develop time awareness and regulate time with automaticity. The book set is structured in a way that they build upon each other and cross-reference content between volumes to ensure you have the essential tools and strategies to implement the program effectively.The introduction and conclusion chapters tie the entire set together, making it beneficial to have the complete collection. The books are intended to be used and purchased as a complete collection to provide the most comprehensive and coherent resource on time for educators and caregivers. Each volume contains a table to help you to know where to start teaching depending upon your student’s needs.
5. What format is the book series available in?
Currently, the series is available in paperback format only. A digital version is not yet available. Worksheets can be printed and used by students or in virtual sessions.
6. In what settings can the program be used?
The Time Tracker Program is highly versatile and can be used in various settings, including:
- Resource rooms
- Executive function groups
- The classroom
- Homeschool environments
- Individual sessions with academic and/or executive function coaches, therapists, counselors, and other professionals.
- At home for parents to assist with homework, activities, and morning and bedtime routines
7. Are there professional development opportunities related to this program?
Yes! Cognitive Connections offer professional development (PD) training to support the implementation of the Time Tracker Program. These training sessions provide educators, therapists, and parents with in-depth guidance on using the program effectively.
8. How does this program differ from other time management tools?
Unlike generic time management tools, the Time Tracker Program is specifically designed to address executive function challenges. It uses research-based strategies and hands-on activities to build meaningful connections between time, tasks, and planning.
9. Can the program be integrated into existing routines?
Absolutely! The activities and strategies in the program are flexible and can be tailored to fit into existing classroom, therapy, or home routines.
