A comprehensive workshop for parents focusing on supporting executive functioning skills in students with ADHD and Autism, specifically targeting self-regulation and task completion.
This lesson introduces the concept of the 'Waiting Gap' and provides practical tools for managing the physical and emotional urge to act instantly. Includes worksheets on specific classroom scenarios and a movement-based activity for building delayed gratification.
A hands-on lesson for special education and kindergarten students to explore the CORE word 'Work' through community helper crafts and pretend play badges.
A foundational phonics lesson focused on decoding one and two-syllable closed words. Students practice phoneme-grapheme mapping with Elkonin boxes and build fluency through targeted reading passages.
A 20-minute working memory session. Students learn to store 'Memory Flowers' in their 'Brain Garden' using mental snapshots.
A 20-minute active listening session. Students use their 'Petal Ears' to catch instructions and the 'Sparkle Echo' to make them stick in their memory.
A 20-minute session on sustained attention. Students learn to keep their 'Focus Wand' pointed at their work and ignore 'Distraction Butterflies' that try to fly in.
A 20-minute introduction to starting tasks promptly. Students learn to use their 'Magic Spark' to start jobs immediately and practice the 'Bloom Signal'.
A 20-minute working memory session. Students learn to create 'Mental Snapshots' and store them in 'Brain Folders' using a visual reference guide and drawing activity.
A 20-minute active listening session. Students learn the 'Echo Strategy' using a Magic Ears visual guide and practice multi-step instructions through the Echo Challenge game.
A 20-minute session on sustained attention. Students learn to recognize 'Brain Bubbles' and use the 'Pop It' strategy to stay on track. Includes a Focus Spotlight visual aid for small group discussion.
A 20-minute introduction to task initiation. Students learn to identify the 'Go-Signal' and practice starting tasks immediately using a 'Brain Boss' anchor chart. Adaptable for small group play or individual coaching.
A teacher planning resource focused on implementing Project-Based Learning (PBL) strategies to support struggling learners.
A multi-sensory decoding lesson designed for students with processing challenges, focusing on breaking down multi-syllabic words through a 'Word Detective' agency theme. Students use tactile tapping and visual 'scooping' to master phonetic patterns.
A functional life skills worksheet covering money management, kitchen safety, and personal boundaries for daily independence.