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 social-emotional monitoring system designed for high school students to self-advocate and track their social-communication energy levels throughout the day.
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 45-minute ELL lesson for high school LIFE students focusing on the life of Mae Jemison. The lesson includes a simplified reading passage, vocabulary with Spanish support, and a hands-on straw rocket craft to inspire big dreams.
Equips students with specific strategies for tackling different test formats and managing performance anxiety.
Focuses on active note-taking and memory retention techniques like the Cornell Method and spaced repetition.
Students explore the VARK learning model to identify their personal learning strengths and how to apply them to their studies.
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 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 specialized study support lesson for a veterinary assistant student, focusing on high-frequency terminology and Lesson 5.1 concepts (housing, sanitation, and nutrition) through dual coding, errorless learning, and visual anchor charts.
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 targeted social-emotional learning lesson designed for high school students to navigate social rejection with composure and resilience. This lesson provides concrete scripts and a logical framework for processing 'no' in various contexts.
A comprehensive framework mapping cross-curricular skills across Grade 11 core subjects: English 3, US History, Chemistry, and Algebra 2. This resource provides a matrix of TEKS alignments and high-impact activity suggestions to foster interdisciplinary learning.
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 comprehensive lesson designed for 10th-grade students with IEPs to build essential independent living skills, focusing on personal finance, meal planning, and self-care through explicit instruction and practical application.
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.
Explores the changing relationship between Gregor and Grete, the moving of the furniture, and the concept of 'pity' vs 'value'.
Covers the transition to Part II, focusing on Gregor's physical changes, his new diet, and the loss of his human voice.
A focus on Part I of the novella, exploring the theme of work as identity and the manager's visit as a symbol of surveillance.
A 30-minute introductory lesson where students learn to decode complex words using a list of 24 common morphemes.
A comprehensive implementation framework for high school teams managing 18-21 transition programs for students in out-of-district placements, focusing on NJ quality indicators for assessment, services, and partnerships.