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EF Tasks: Can We Figure Out a Different Way?

This worksheet helps you reframe a challenging task and identify a strength-based way your child might approach it differently. Use it to brainstorm alternatives that preserve the goal but make the path more accessible. It may be helpful to refer to EF Vocabulary Cheat Sheet.


1.  What task or situation is currently difficult for your child? 

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2.  What specifically is making this task hard? (e.g., organizing, remembering steps, initiating, writing)

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3.    What are your child’s strengths? (e.g., verbal expression, creativity, problem-solving, visual thinking)

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4.  What’s one possible way to approach this task using one of those strengths?

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5.  What tools or supports might help? (e.g., dictation, graphic organizer, visuals, choice of format)

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6.  How can we encourage independence while still offering the support they need?

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7.   How will we know if this alternative approach is working?

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Use our printable to fill this out for your 2e learner:


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