Students complete a multi-stage assembly project (e.g., a simple wood kit or circuit). They are assessed on their adherence to the single-step process rather than just the final product.
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.
This lesson focuses on applying boundary and consent concepts to the workplace and community settings. Students will learn to distinguish between personal and professional interactions, practice workplace-appropriate greetings, and navigate public spaces with confidence and respect.
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.
A functional budgeting lesson designed for young adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, focusing on making choices within a fixed budget. Includes a visual shopping worksheet, an answer key, and a guide for substitute teachers.
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 comprehensive lesson designed for transition-aged students with intellectual disabilities and autism to learn the social norms and math skills involved in tipping at restaurants and cafes.
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.