A comprehensive lesson on writing opinion pieces about favorite foods, designed for 4th-grade special education students with heavy scaffolding and visual supports.
A morning work resource focused on reading comprehension and multiple-choice practice within a space exploration theme.
A set of accessible science materials designed for MCAS Alt evidence, focusing on distinguishing between living and non-living things through observation and sorting.
A set of basketball-themed break passes designed for 4th-grade students to manage daily breaks using a punch-card system. Includes designs inspired by the Lakers and Grizzlies teams.
A final capstone lesson for the elaboration intervention. Students return to their Revolutionary War topic to apply 'Draft Doctor' and 'Build-the-Bridge' techniques to their own writing. Includes a hands-on 'Paragraph Puzzle' and a final drafting 'Power-Up' worksheet.
A fast-paced, hands-on intervention lesson where students apply elaboration techniques to familiar, everyday topics like sports, food, and hobbies. Using a 'Detective' theme, students practice matching thin claims to thick evidence and explanations to build engagement and fluency.
A set of materials designed for small-group intervention focused on helping 4th-grade students elaborate on their informational writing about Revolutionary War Patriots. The lesson introduces the 'Draft Doctor' technique to expand simple sentences into detailed paragraphs using specific evidence and explanation starters.
A collection of 10 longer, more complex short stories designed for 3th-4th grade level readers. Focuses on identifying character, setting, and plot elements through multi-paragraph narratives and literal comprehension questions.
An explicit phonics lesson for 4th graders focusing on the r-controlled vowels er, ir, and ur through a detective-themed investigation.
An intensive 20-minute small group session focusing on the /er/ sound created by the 'Bossy R' (er, ir, ur) through studio-themed visuals, sorting, and gameplay.
A 45-minute lesson exploring the difference between literal and non-literal language through the lens of ancient myths and classic fables. Students will practice identifying and interpreting figurative expressions within narrative texts.
An Among Us-themed articulation mission focusing on the /s/ sound, where students complete 'tasks' by correctly pronouncing words in various positions.
A foundational lesson on decoding 2-3 syllable words with common prefixes (pre-, re-, un-) and suffixes (-er, -est, -ful) through a jungle expedition theme. Students will practice reading for automaticity and accuracy.
A comprehensive set of resources designed to support students experiencing school avoidance, including SMART IEP goals, instructional strategies for staff, and progress tracking tools for students.
A collection of resources designed to help students transition smoothly between activities using visual aids, movement breaks, and structured "bridge" activities. This lesson focuses on reducing task refusal by providing clear expectations and a physical outlet during changes.
A lesson focused on mastering 3-step academic directions through a secret agent themed narrative. Students learn strategies to break down complex tasks and apply them to math-based missions.