Executive functions are fundamental to learning readiness and school success …

„By preparing children to pay attention, follow rules, and actively engage in learning, executive functions are fundamental to learning readiness and school success. The development of executive function begins early and, like other elements of self-regulation, can be intentionally nurtured in early childhood, family, and school settings.“
Dr. Pamela Cantor u. a., Malleability, plasticity, and individuality: How children learn and develop in context. In: Applied Developmental Science, 2019, Vol. 23, No. 4, S. 314.