A social skills lesson for high school students with lower cognitive functioning, focusing on the DEAR MAN model to help them advocate for their needs in conversation.
An employment training sequence designed to prepare participants for grocery stocking roles. Through a hands-on workplace simulation and a video-based observation academy, participants develop essential retail skills including product placement, price verification, shelf organization, safety protocols, and customer service.
A collaborative, non-verbal activity designed for high school Directed Studies students to build executive functioning, teamwork, and communication skills under constraints. Includes a guided presentation and printable reflection and support materials.
A printable table-top placemat and visual support card. Left side provides high-contrast reminders of the four challenge rules, while the right side features a 'Point-and-Signal' non-verbal communication board to help students communicate without speaking.
A comprehensive 10th-grade transition planning sequence focused on developing independent living skills through community navigation and transportation mastery. Students progress from basic map reading and app usage to planning complex trips and identifying essential community resources.
A high-impact lesson that introduces students to time-blocking, energy mapping, and the Pomodoro technique. Students learn to map their personal energy levels, prioritize tasks, and create actionable time-blocked homework schedules.
A student-facing print-ready reflection worksheet to help students analyze their performance, communication methods, and emotional control during the Silent Puzzle Challenge. Features accessible rating scales and structured writing prompts.
A comprehensive unit on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) mindfulness skills, taking students from somatic anchoring and cognitive understanding to collaborative, station-based performances that demonstrate 'What' and 'How' skills.
A foundational lesson breaking down the basic vocabulary of matter and its structures for special education students. It covers essential vocabulary such as matter, atoms, elements, properties, molecules, bonds, extended structures, and crystals using highly structured, visual organizers.
A highly structured slide presentation to guide students through the Silent Puzzle Challenge. Features high-contrast layouts, clear rules, and discussion-focused debrief slides with mock text boxes for interactive learning.
A hands-on sequence designed to empower teens with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) concepts. Through engaging escape rooms, creative drama challenges, and real-life scenarios, students master dialectics and emotional regulation.
A high-impact, 10-15 minute advisory or homeroom lesson designed to help high school students master block scheduling, decode lunch rotations, set up their digital portals, and organize their physical spaces on the first day of school.
A life skills training program to help learners safely operate, manage, and maintain common kitchen appliances, building confidence and independent living skills.
