Students bridge the gap between concrete blocks and the standard algorithm by drawing pictorial representations and learning to align decimal points based on place value.
This lesson focuses on multisyllabic words with the suffixes -ed and -ing, specifically targeting the patterns found in Wilson Reading System program 3.5. Students will practice identifying and using these words in simple sentences.
A review and celebration week where students demonstrate their progress and receive a certificate of completion.
Prepares students for natural speech by using conversational prompts and open-ended questions targeting /l/ words.
Focuses on 'action' words starting with /l/ (leap, lick, lift, etc.) to incorporate movement into speech practice.
Using a short nautical-themed story, students practice their /l/ sound in a controlled reading context.
This week focuses on using /l/ words in full sentences, encouraging self-monitoring and clear production during longer utterances.
Students begin combining their target /l/ words with simple carrier phrases to build stamina and consistency.
Moving from syllables to single words, this week focuses on high-frequency /l/ words using visual supports and a fun tracking sheet.
The foundational week focuses on establishing correct tongue placement (the 'L-spot') and producing the /l/ sound in isolation and simple syllables.
A social skills lesson designed for 6th-grade students with ASD to prepare for the emotional and social challenges of a school Field Day, focusing on sportsmanship, handling loss, and managing frustration when skills are difficult.
A series of social stories and supporting materials designed to help 6th-grade students with ASD navigate the emotional challenges of losing in competitive games. The lesson focuses on identifying triggers, managing frustration, and practicing prosocial responses.
A lesson designed for 6th-grade students with ASD to develop the social skills needed to lose gracefully during games, featuring a social story, visual slides, and an exit ticket.
A comprehensive toolkit for students to track and improve their executive functioning skills through daily logging and descriptive rubrics.
This lesson teaches students to distinguish between safe (Green) and unsafe (Red) behaviors through visual sorting and discussion. It focuses on functional communication and self-regulation skills like asking for breaks and maintaining personal space.
A simplified exploration of the later half of Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis, focusing on readability and text analysis for early intermediate readers.
A modified history lesson focusing on the key events of the War of 1812, including the lack of American military readiness and the burning of Washington D.C., adapted for students with special needs at a 4th-5th grade reading level.
A collection of resources for tracking and analyzing noise-making and chewing behaviors in a classroom or clinical setting, featuring a structured scatterplot data sheet and implementation guide.
A reading comprehension lesson focused on analyzing character dynamics and emotional subtext in Chapters 13 and 14 of the text, specifically exploring identity, culture, and familial distance.
A functional speech-language therapy lesson focused on restaurant ordering, menu navigation, and social problem-solving for students with moderate-to-severe autism.
A lesson centered on developing self-monitoring skills for task completion and quality through a gamified weekly point system. Students learn to evaluate their own work against specific criteria and match their assessments with teacher feedback.
A structured morning routine lesson that guides students through checking the calendar, identifying feelings, and setting a positive goal for the day.
This lesson focuses on developing perspective-taking skills, specifically helping students understand the ripple effect of their words and actions on the people around them. It includes tools for monitoring progress and reflective practice.
A modified assessment set for the 6th Grade ELA Unit 4 test, specifically designed for students with IEPs. The materials include a simplified reading passage, reduced answer choices, and visual vocabulary supports.
A collection of professional data tracking sheets for monitoring specific reading comprehension goals, including literal, inferential, and story element identification.
Cumulative review of the year's vocabulary and final progress monitoring to prepare for the transition to 5th grade.
Mastery of advanced multiple-meaning words and applying self-advocacy vocabulary in unstructured school settings.
Focusing on self-regulation vocabulary and identifying themes or 'lessons' in 3rd/4th grade level fiction.
Learning functional vocabulary for school-based transitions and academic vocabulary for story structure (rising action/climax).
Expanding the repertoire of multiple-meaning words and learning to use context clues to differentiate meanings in fiction.
Deepening academic vocabulary with a focus on character traits and descriptive adjectives for self-advocacy and story comprehension.
Focusing on social problem-solving, requesting help, and understanding conflict and resolution within fictional narratives.
Introduction to high-frequency multiple-meaning words found in 3rd and 4th-grade texts with heavy visual support and functional application.
Focusing on identifying and expressing feelings for self-advocacy and understanding story plots through basic sequencing vocabulary.
Establishing baseline skills in self-advocacy (needs/wants) and introductory fiction vocabulary (characters/settings) while initiating the 40-week progress monitoring system.
A specialized lesson designed to teach functional communication skills to a student who experiences frustration with writing. The lesson focuses on identifying 'writing walls' and using specific replacement behaviors—requesting a break or an alternative task—to maintain self-regulation.
A modified science lesson covering the states of matter and the solar system, specifically designed for students with a kindergarten reading level to access 5th-grade concepts.
A hands-on activity for students to identify common garden vegetables and prepare a visual shopping list for a gardening project. This lesson focuses on visual recognition and functional life skills.
A 20-minute small group social-emotional learning lesson focusing on self-regulation, positive self-talk, and self-advocacy using the 'Inner Hero' theme. Designed for a mixed-grade group (2nd and 4th) to address IEP goals related to the Stop-Think-Choose method and asking for help.
A targeted lesson on using context clues to define academic vocabulary and applying those words in syntactically correct, punctuated sentences.
A functional math lesson focusing on calculating totals and change using whole dollar amounts. Designed with IEP supports including touch-points, visual number lines, and step-by-step guides for independent living skills.
A memory matching game designed to reinforce vocabulary across various subjects including science, linguistics, and social studies. Students match words with their definitions using visual icon cues.
A specialized lesson designed for severe special needs students focusing on the developmental stages of a duck, from egg to adult. Includes adaptive visual supports and real-life imagery to aid comprehension and connection to the classroom incubator experience.
A positive, visual-first system for supporting student behavior expectations through daily tracking and clear, simple success criteria.
The resolution of the story where Joe and Ravi find common ground, focusing on the central themes of the book and vocabulary related to resilience and empathy.
Exploration of the rising action, including the challenges both characters face with Dillon Samreen and their internal struggles, focusing on words related to conflict and perspective.
Introduction to Joe and Ravi, focusing on first impressions and the Tier 2 vocabulary related to starting a new school year and making assumptions.
A one-on-one lesson designed to teach students the difference between fidgets as sensory tools and fidgets as toys, including practical rules and scenario-based practice.
A symbol-based personal expression project designed for non-verbal and non-reading students to share their identity and emotions during Open House using a cut-and-paste format.
A reading comprehension lesson centered on 'The Silent Garden', focusing on character analysis, conflict types, and theme development with accommodations for special education needs.
A reading comprehension assessment centered on the story 'The Last Bus', featuring scaffolded graphic organizers to support executive function and inferential thinking.