A structured interview guide for hiring elementary school paraprofessionals, focusing on core competencies like behavior management and instructional support.
A specialized lesson designed for IEP students to master the art of summarizing using a simplified First, Next, Last framework. This lesson covers a classic fairy tale, a contemporary news story, and a beloved novel.
A set of visual tools and strategies designed to help students who experience shutdown or withdrawal after making mistakes, reframing errors as manageable 'glitches' that can be repaired.
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.
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 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.