A lesson focused on identifying emotional states and implementing coping strategies in real-life school situations to meet IEP emotional regulation goals.
A restaurant-themed lesson designed to practice all vocalic /r/ sounds through role-playing and menu navigation. This lesson includes a slide deck for instruction, a themed menu, role-play scripts, and a clinical tracking sheet.
A comprehensive lesson teaching individuals with disabilities the essential skills of self-advocacy, their rights under the ADA, and practical strategies for different environments.
A high-energy lesson designed for middle school students in therapeutic settings to practice cognitive flexibility through a fast-paced game of shifting rules. Students learn to recognize 'stuck' thinking and practice 'pivoting' when faced with unexpected changes.
A sophisticated, technical approach to distress tolerance for 2e students, focusing on emotional systems, logical analysis of impulsive vs. regulated behavior, and radical acceptance as a data-driven strategy.
This lesson introduces middle school students in therapeutic settings to the concept of working memory using the 'Mental Workbench' analogy. Students will practice auditory and visual-spatial memory tasks and learn strategies to manage 'cognitive overload' in a supportive environment.
A culminating project where students reflect on the 8-week journey and create a 'Value Vault' for themselves or Gregor.
Analyzes the end of the novella, Gregor's death, and the family's disturbing relief and new-found 'value'.