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16 August 2026

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Brain Boss – Why Is Starting So Hard?

A ready-to-teach PSHE, SEMH and executive functioning lesson exploring Task Initiation—the Brain Boss skill responsible for getting started.

Students discover why starting homework, revision and everyday tasks can sometimes feel overwhelming, and learn simple strategies to overcome procrastination by breaking large tasks into manageable steps.

Using fun discussions, practical activities and real-life examples, pupils develop confidence and understand that struggling to start is not laziness but a skill that can improve with practice.

Includes:

Student PowerPoint
Printable workbook
Colouring activity
Teacher guidance
Student assessment grid
Reflection and exit ticket

Suitable for Years 4–9, SEND, SEMH, intervention groups, tutor time and whole-class PSHE. (Lesson 2 in the brain boss series)

The second lesson in the Brain Boss Executive Function curriculum, designed to build confidence, independence and lifelong learning habits.

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Brain Boss – Complete 10-Lesson Executive Functioning Programme

Brain Boss – Complete 10-Lesson Executive Functioning Programme A complete 10-lesson executive functioning programme helping pupils understand how their Brain Boss works and develop practical strategies for starting, focusing, remembering, organising, planning, adapting, self-monitoring and managing emotions. Rather than simply telling pupils to “focus,” “get organised” or “calm down,” Brain Boss teaches them what to do when these things are difficult. The 10 Lessons Meet Your Brain Boss – Introduction to Executive Functioning Task Initiation – Getting Started Attention Control – Managing Focus & Distractions Working Memory – Holding & Using Information Organisation – Creating Systems & Routines Planning & Prioritising – Breaking Down Tasks & Deciding What Comes First Flexible Thinking – Adapting When Things Change Self-Monitoring – Checking Progress & Noticing What’s Working Emotional Control – Managing Big Feelings & Choosing Your Response Be the Boss of Your Brain – Bringing Everything Together & Building a Personal Toolkit What’s Included? Each lesson uses engaging Brain Boss characters, real-life scenarios, challenges and practical strategies, supported by student activities and reflection tasks. Across the programme pupils build their own Brain Boss Toolkit, learning to: NOTICE THE PROBLEM → IDENTIFY THE SKILL → CHOOSE A TOOL → TRY IT → CHECK IF IT WORKED The final lesson brings everything together, helping pupils recognise their own strengths, challenges, warning signs and most useful strategies. Ideal for SEND/SEN, ADHD, ASD, support, SEMH, PSHE, pastoral intervention, study skills, learning support, small groups, 1:1 work or whole-class teaching. Core message: You won't always get everything right — that's why you have tools. NOTICE WHAT YOU NEED. CHOOSE YOUR TOOL. TRY IT. CHECK IF IT WORKED. BE THE BOSS OF YOUR BRAIN.

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