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title: How kids use executive functions to learn
description: In order to learn, kids must use executive functioning skills, like organizing and completing tasks. Find out how kids use executive functions to learn.
slug: how-kids-use-executive-functions-to-learn
author: The Understood Team
published: '2019-10-16T11:46:02.151Z'
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source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/how-kids-use-executive-functions-to-learn
lang: en
---

# How kids use executive functions to learn

In order to learn, kids need to be able to plan, organize, and complete tasks. They also have to control their impulses and feelings. These are just some of what are called executive functions. Explore the different ways executive functions help kids learn.

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