Middle school students are not just learning to make art—they are learning how to plan, organize, reflect, and persist. As art educators, we have a powerful opportunity to support the development of executive function through creative practice.

This free downloadable chart aligns core executive function skills with real actions happening in the art room every day. Whether you are looking to advocate for your program, align with SEL or IEP goals, or help students reflect on their growth, this resource is designed to make the invisible work of thinking visible.