Working in pairs with a visual barrier between them, students give and follow single-step directions to arrange distinct objects on a grid. This emphasizes the need for precise, isolated instructions.
A comprehensive set of resources designed to establish clear behavioral expectations for middle school students to earn their way onto an upcoming field trip. The lesson includes a rubric, a classroom poster, a parent/student contract, and a student tracking checklist.
A lesson designed for 8th-grade students with intellectual disabilities focusing on identifying appropriate crushes, handling crushes on older individuals, and practicing social skills for interacting with peers.
A 30-minute lesson designed for 8th graders to practice self-advocacy by using a pre-taught signal to request help during challenging academic 'drills'. The lesson uses an athletic metaphor to frame frustration as a hurdle to be cleared with the right 'playbook' strategy.
A literacy intervention lesson for middle school students reading at a 2nd-grade level, focusing on CVCE words, high-frequency words, and sentence structure with an architectural theme.
Students will differentiate between "behavior" and "brain function" and define executive function using metaphors from the ADHD community.
This lesson focuses on the foundational skill of moving the decimal point in division problems, specifically designed for students who benefit from clear, visual, step-by-step instructions.
Final review and mastery of all 15 contractions covered in the 9-week sequence, featuring comprehensive dictation and games.
Reinforcement of 'ed', 'er', 'ou', 'ow', and 'st' contractions through repetitive writing and word-building exercises.
Introduction to additional common part signs: 'ed', 'er', 'ou', 'ow', and 'st'. Focuses on placement within words.
Mastery check for the 'ch' group contractions, including complex dictation and mixed contraction review.
Reinforcement of 'ch', 'gh', 'sh', 'th', and 'wh' contractions through targeted practice sheets and matching activities.
Introduction to the 'ch' group of contractions: 'ch', 'gh', 'sh', 'th', and 'wh'. Focuses on the unique dot patterns for each.
Mastery check for the 'and' group contractions using dictation passages and independent writing activities.
Reinforcement of the 'and' group contractions through repetitive tracing, matching games, and simple fill-in-the-blank sentences.
Introduction to the 'and' group of contractions: 'and', 'for', 'of', 'the', and 'with'. Focuses on recognition and basic tracing.
A comprehensive set of non-academic activities and assessments designed to evaluate a student's organizational, categorization, and goal-setting skills through hands-on tasks.
This lesson focuses on teaching middle school students with autism appropriate ways to seek attention without grabbing, emphasizing 'safe hands' and personal space. It includes a structured social story and a practical reflection tool.
A comprehensive lesson teaching the 'Next Dollar Up' strategy to students with special needs, focusing on practical money skills through visual aids and hands-on shopping simulations.
A high-energy, Valentine's-themed 'Price is Right' game designed to last up to 120 minutes, covering item pricing, logic, and estimation.
A comprehensive guide to executive function accommodations, focusing on rigidity, behavioral expectations, and task completion for neurodivergent students.
A comprehensive 4-hour (240-minute) training intensive designed to help individuals with disabilities join community clubs. This expanded lesson covers interest exploration, social navigation, self-advocacy, problem-solving, and practical goal-setting.
A comprehensive set of data collection tools for Extended School Year (ESY) services, focusing on attendance tracking and daily progress monitoring for IEP goals.
Social and functional skills for cafes, including ordering, waiting for a turn, and paying for a snack or drink.
Exploring public services at the library and post office, focusing on quiet expectations, mailing letters, and checking out books.
Developing skills for navigating retail environments like CVS and Stop & Shop, including finding specific items and completing a checkout transaction.
Focuses on universal community skills: identifying locations, asking for help, and using a communication board to navigate the community safely.
A comprehensive kit for educators and students to investigate the functions of behavior through a 'Behavior Detective' lens, focusing on ABC data and intervention strategies.
A lesson on social problem-solving and conflict resolution, focusing on 'I-statements,' compromise, and repairing social relationships.
A lesson on emotional regulation and impulsivity, introducing the 'Pulse Control' toolkit for managing big emotions and acting before thinking.