A focused lesson on the FLOSS spelling rule (doubling f, l, s, and z after a short vowel), designed for middle schoolers reading at a primary level.
This lesson provides three distinct templates to help students process digital content. It includes a concept mapping tool for visual learners, a structured lab report outline for scientific inquiry, and a critical thinking think sheet for deep reading analysis.
A comprehensive collection of SMART IEP goals and benchmarks specifically designed for gifted students struggling with executive function, covering planning, emotional regulation, self-monitoring, and memory.
An introductory lesson to Chapter 1 of The Mysterious Benedict Society, focusing on Reynie Muldoon's character and the strange advertisement that starts his journey. This lesson includes vocabulary support and visual organizers tailored for Special Education students.
A comprehensive system for student organization and accountability, featuring a weekly tracking tool for 8 core and elective courses.
A lesson focused on developing patience and effective communication strategies when interacting with and supporting individuals with disabilities, covering processing time, clear instructions, and calm responses to unexpected behaviors.
A structured lesson for 8th-grade special education students to learn the art of crafting social stories. Students will analyze examples, identify social cues, and build their own 'Blueprints for Success' to navigate social transitions and group interactions with confidence.
A high-impact, 10-minute organizational routine designed for 1-on-1 sessions with students who need executive functioning support to prioritize and track homework assignments.
A 10-minute visualization exercise to help students overcome 'time blindness' by mapping out their week and estimating task duration more accurately.
A 10-minute digital organization session designed to clear 'digital clutter' from desktops, downloads, and unread emails to reduce visual overwhelm.
A high-energy, 10-minute session focused on three core skills: dumping the 'brain-clutter,' setting external reminders, and breaking the 'starting' barrier.
A reading comprehension lesson focused on Chapter 5 of "The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King", using simplified language and visual aids to support diverse learners.
An introductory lesson on executive functioning skills, using a mission control metaphor to help students understand how their brains manage complex tasks.
A lesson designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students to understand and summarize their own Individualized Education Program (IEP) to promote self-advocacy.
A 30-minute fun and rigorous session featuring 'Vermin Bingo' for vocabulary and a theme-matching challenge focused on capitalism and isolation.
Gregor's first attempts to hide and his growing sense of shame. Focus on the 'couch' as a symbol of isolation.
Analysis of the interaction between Gregor and his family through the locked door. Focus on how Gregor's voice begins to change.
Students explore Gregor's struggle to control his new bug body and his attempts to get out of bed. Focus on the contrast between his mind and his physical state.
Introduction to the text, focusing on the famous opening line and Gregor's immediate reaction to his transformation. Students analyze his priorities (work vs. body).
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'.
Focuses on Part III, the arrival of the boarders, and Gregor becoming a 'nuisance' in his own home.
Analyzes the climax of Part II, the father's return to work, and the symbolic 'apple' attack on Gregor.