A simplified science lesson on food chains designed for 8th-grade students with severe disabilities, focusing on basic energy flow from sun to predator.
A speech therapy lesson targeting vocalic /r/ ('or' and 'air') and the temporal term 'after' through a magical branching adventure.
A collaborative STEM challenge where 6th grade mentors guide 2nd grade buddies to design and build the tallest possible tower using only index cards and tape. This lesson focuses on teamwork, engineering design principles, and measurement skills within a 40-minute window.
A supportive lesson designed to help autistic children move from silent withdrawal to a growth mindset by framing mistakes as technical 'glitches' that can be fixed.
Students engineer functional solar ovens to investigate thermal energy transfer through convection, conduction, and radiation while celebrating the start of Indiana's summer weather.
A movement-based lesson designed to help K-4 students develop visual scanning skills and environmental awareness through a classroom scavenger hunt. This lesson particularly supports students with ADHD or sensory needs by providing closure and structured exploration of their physical environment.
A creative synthesis project where students write postcards from one literary character to another, focusing on voice, perspective, and plot synthesis for 8th-11th grade SpEd students.
An exploration of Earth's most intense weather events, focusing on the atmospheric physics that drive them and their profound effects on the planet's residents and habitats.
A structured interview guide for hiring elementary school paraprofessionals, focusing on core competencies like behavior management and instructional support.
A comprehensive review of the major human body systems, focusing on their primary functions, key organs, and how they work together to maintain homeostasis.
This lesson helps students with ASD and anxiety understand the professional boundaries between themselves and their support staff, focusing on respectful language and navigating frustration during difficult tasks.
A comprehensive review of renewable and non-renewable energy sources and the environmental impact of carbon footprints, designed with accessible language for high school students.
A scent-based and tactile exploration of oats, cinnamon, and 'apples' (red balls) representing American traditions.
A fine motor lesson where toddlers 'rescue' stars from painter's tape 'clouds.'
Explores high-energy movement and rhythmic sound imitating fireworks using silks and dry materials.
A tactile star-themed lesson using dry fillers to explore shapes and object permanence.
Focuses on color recognition of red, white, and blue through a dry sensory 'flag' bin.
Challenges toddlers to use their pincer grasp to 'rescue' sea animals from 'nets' (painter's tape).
Explores movement and pattern-making using sea-themed tools and unconventional materials like bubble wrap.
A dry tactile experience using sand substitutes like cornmeal or oats to explore textures and scooping.
Introduces color discrimination by matching colorful sea creatures to their corresponding 'coral' homes.