Students learn the 'Great Exchange' by trading ten ones for one ten during addition, physically experiencing the concept of regrouping.
This lesson provides a framework for navigating any unexpected schedule change by focusing on the logical reasons for the shift, using an assembly as a key example.
A focused lesson for students to identify when they need support and practice using visual or verbal signals to request a break or assistance. Designed specifically for 5th grade students with autism who benefit from high visual support and minimal text.
A comprehensive set of strategies designed to empower students with disabilities to tackle standardized tests with confidence, focus, and effective tools. Includes a mission-themed slide deck and visual anchor charts for the classroom.
A foundational grammar lesson focusing on the contraction 'it's' using transportation themes and visual supports tailored for students with autism.
A high-school level executive functioning lesson focused on time management, task prioritization, and conflict resolution using a realistic weekly planner.
A collection of resources to support students in tracking and improving classroom behaviors, focusing on self-regulation and engagement.
A weekly routine for students to track and reflect on self-created executive functioning goals, promoting metacognition and self-regulation.
A comprehensive lesson designed for adults with mild intellectual disabilities to improve social communication, manage frustration, and build healthy physical habits for diabetes prevention. This lesson provides practical tools for daily self-regulation and wellness tracking.
A social skills lesson focused on personal boundaries and frustration tolerance for students with severe intellectual disabilities, using the concrete concept of a 'Personal Bubble'.
A foundational lesson for non-verbal students with autism to learn and practice three greeting methods: waving, high-fives, and using an AAC device. Includes a social narrative, choice boards, and individual communication cards.
A cumulative review of all four emotions through a matching game. Focuses on generalization across different faces and contexts.
Explores 'Angry' and 'Scared' using clear visual indicators like furrowed brows and wide eyes. Provides slides, teacher support, and a sorting activity mat.
Focuses on identifying 'Happy' and 'Sad' through facial expressions and situational cues. Includes visual slides, a facilitator guide for non-verbal communication, and printable matching cards.
A collection of visual anchor charts and notebook inserts to help students master common spelling rules including the FLOSS rule and the C/K/CK spelling choice.
A comprehensive toolkit for school leaders to conduct effective classroom walkthroughs aligned with the MA DESE Model Rubric for Classroom Teacher Evaluation.
A comprehensive review of Orton-Gillingham phonics patterns including digraphs, vowel teams, the floss rule, and glued sounds through engaging, hands-on activities.
A set of visual communication tools designed for students who struggle with verbalizing emotions and needs, using a cartoon-inspired theme to make communication engaging and accessible.
A daily habit-building system for students to monitor their readiness, preparation, and work effort across all subjects. Includes student trackers and teacher implementation guides to foster accountability and self-regulation.
Review all letters, complex line cutting, CVC word sorting, subtraction within 20, and a celebration of 'quiet voice' mastery.
Focus on the letter 'h', shape cutting, 'ap/op' family building, addition within 20, and self-monitoring the 'quiet voice'.
Focus on the letter 'r', curved line cutting, 'an' family CVC words, mixed math within 10, and maintaining a 'quiet voice'.
Focus on the letter 'a', zigzag line cutting, 'at' family building, subtraction within 10, and practicing the 'quiet voice'.
Focus on the letter 's', straight line cutting, 'at' family CVC words, and addition within 10 using visual supports.