Students practice non-linear note-taking using spider maps or mind maps. They listen to a short informational podcast and branch out ideas from a center point, allowing them to add connections later without running out of space or breaking the flow.
A Valentine's Day themed lesson for high school educational life skills students focusing on fine motor skills and following multi-step visual directions through a craft and snack assembly activity.
Teacher implementation guide and sequence overview for the Valentine Venture activities.
Focuses on visual matching skills and object recognition with a Valentine's shadow match activity.
Focuses on intensive fine motor control through complex line tracing and path-finding.
Focuses on logical reasoning and visual discrimination through heart-themed pattern completion.
Focuses on fine motor literacy skills through tracing Valentine-themed words and identifying letters.
Focuses on basic numeracy and color recognition through counting candy hearts and coloring tasks.
A set of tools to support a student's daily behavioral goals through a consistent check-in/check-out system.
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.
Establishes a formal safety plan (The Calm Protocol) that identifies safe spaces, trusted adults, and step-by-step actions for high-stress moments, ensuring the student feels secure even when home life is unpredictable.
Focuses on identifying the physical and emotional signs of dysregulation and building a personalized 'toolkit' of grounding strategies that work across different classroom environments.
A short, highly visual lesson for kindergarten SPED students to identify personal anger triggers using the concept of an 'anger button'. Focuses on non-verbal communication through picture cards and modeling.
An immersive barnyard experience centered on Eric Carle's 'Around the Farm' book, integrating movement, sounds, and communication goals.
A comprehensive Check-In Check-Out (CICO) system designed for 1st-grade students to build self-regulation and positive behavior habits. This lesson includes the daily tracking sheet, a teacher facilitation guide, and a rewards menu to reinforce progress.
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 comprehensive set of tools focused on short and long vowel patterns and consonant blends, designed specifically for Grade 3 students with reading difficulties. The lesson emphasizes multisensory decoding and structured fluency practice.
A comprehensive set of materials for a high school Open House, including a presentation and a parent/guardian support handout for the Reading and Learning Center English class.
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 explore neurodiversity through the lens of ADHD using powerful metaphors like the Race Car Brain and the Brain Secretary. They will learn to identify brain-based differences as unique strengths and challenges rather than character flaws.
Students will differentiate between "behavior" and "brain function" and define executive function using metaphors from the ADHD community.
A professional development session for parents and educators to reframe ADHD behaviors as skill deficits using metaphors and evidence-based executive function strategies.
A professional development session for school staff focused on identifying early signs of ASD, understanding the autism spectrum, and following the correct referral pathways for early intervention.
A comprehensive three-hour lesson designed for an adult female with disabilities, focusing on time management for personal satisfaction, exploring social clubs, and building independence through activity planning.
A collection of visual supports and instructional materials designed to help a 2nd-grade student with ASD successfully transition to, join, and remain seated during small group activities.
A comprehensive behavioral intervention kit designed for 2nd grade students to improve self-regulation, interpersonal skills, and decision-making during school transitions and peer interactions.
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.
A set of visual supports designed for a kindergarten student to manage behavior through scheduled breaks and a structured reward system for visits with the Assistant Principal.
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.