Focuses on decoding and encoding 2-syllable words with two open syllables (CV-CV pattern).
Cumulative review of all open syllable patterns with a 100+ word reading passage and comprehension check.
Focuses on 2-syllable words starting with a single-vowel open syllable (V-CV pattern).
Focuses on 2-syllable words with an open first syllable and a closed second syllable (CV-CVC pattern).
A comprehensive lesson focused on improving speech intelligibility through the mastery of prosody, specifically targeting volume control, articulatory precision, and intonation patterns.
A lesson for 6th grade special education students to review character traits through the lens of a detective agency, culminating in a thank-you letter to their Vice Principal.
A basketball-themed word study lesson focusing on Jayson Tatum's career and skills, used to reinforce suffix and base word identification.
A direct instruction lesson focused on phoneme-grapheme mapping to help students decode grade-level vocabulary. This lesson provides a structured "Sound Lab" approach to breaking down unknown words into their individual sounds and corresponding letters.
A comprehensive system for tracking IEP progress across multiple lagging skills, including a master overview and specialized data logs for Academic, Executive Functioning, Social-Emotional, and Functional Life Skills.
A restorative behavioral intervention focused on resolving physical conflict and verbal aggression through a formal behavior contract and daily progress tracking.
Teacher resources, unit overview, and facilitator guides for the Brain Squad Mastery curriculum.
A deep dive into the biological parts of the brain (Amygdala, Prefrontal Cortex, Hippocampus, and Brain Stem) and how they function as the home for Sparky and Professor PFC.
Reviewing unit concepts through a final quiz and celebrating mastery of brain squad strategies.
Discovering personal hobbies and interests that act as tools for emotional regulation and positive expression.
Applying brain squad concepts to real-world scenarios through skits and 'What Would You Do?' games.
Using a visual flowchart to guide students through the process of moving from a trigger to a smart brain response.
Understanding the 'flipped lid' concept and the difference between immediate reactions and thoughtful responses.
Identifying personal and environmental triggers that activate the emotional brain.
Exploring how Autism impacts the connection between the emotional and smart brain, focusing on sensory processing and executive function.
