Students shift their understanding of base-ten blocks so that a flat represents 1, a rod represents 0.1, and a unit cube represents 0.01. They practice building and naming decimals to establish unit magnitude.
A collection of resources to support students in tracking and improving classroom behaviors, focusing on self-regulation and engagement.
A weekly routine for students to track and reflect on self-created executive functioning goals, promoting metacognition and self-regulation.
A social skills lesson focused on personal boundaries and frustration tolerance for students with severe intellectual disabilities, using the concrete concept of a 'Personal Bubble'.
A foundational lesson for non-verbal students with autism to learn and practice three greeting methods: waving, high-fives, and using an AAC device. Includes a social narrative, choice boards, and individual communication cards.
A cumulative review of all four emotions through a matching game. Focuses on generalization across different faces and contexts.
Explores 'Angry' and 'Scared' using clear visual indicators like furrowed brows and wide eyes. Provides slides, teacher support, and a sorting activity mat.
Focuses on identifying 'Happy' and 'Sad' through facial expressions and situational cues. Includes visual slides, a facilitator guide for non-verbal communication, and printable matching cards.
A collection of visual anchor charts and notebook inserts to help students master common spelling rules including the FLOSS rule and the C/K/CK spelling choice.
A set of visual communication tools designed for students who struggle with verbalizing emotions and needs, using a cartoon-inspired theme to make communication engaging and accessible.
A daily habit-building system for students to monitor their readiness, preparation, and work effort across all subjects. Includes student trackers and teacher implementation guides to foster accountability and self-regulation.
A comprehensive set of templates for special education teachers to track and document student progress toward IEP goals across academic, functional, and behavioral domains.
A simplified independent work packet about the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, designed for middle school students at a second-grade reading level. The lesson explores the power of music, love, and the consequences of looking back through accessible texts and structured comprehension tasks.
A collection of materials designed to practice the 'IRE' vocalic R sound in initial, medial, and final positions through visual aids, sentence construction, and narrative reading.
A comprehensive set of resources for middle school students to master the vocalic /IRE/ sound in all word positions and syllable lengths, featuring a word vault, flashcards, and interactive discussion prompts.
A series of high-interest, low-readability reading comprehension assignments targeting sequencing, main idea, and inference skills across three distinct levels.
Establishing a weekly planning routine and reflecting on personal executive function tools for long-term success.
Developing time estimation skills and learning how to break large projects into manageable chunks.
Transitioning to digital organization using Google Calendar, reminders, and managing digital clutter.
Mastering physical organization systems including binders, lockers, and study spaces using color-coding strategies.
Learning how to create actionable checklists and prioritize tasks effectively using the 'Brain Dump' method.
Introduction to the concept of executive function as the 'brain's boss' and the importance of planning for middle school success.
Students establish a recurring weekly routine to review their systems, celebrate wins, and prep for the week ahead.
Students identify "focus thieve" and learn the Pomodoro technique for sustained task completion.
Students organize digital files and learn basic email management to prevent "digital overwhelm."
Students learn to categorize and clear physical clutter in lockers and backpacks to reduce transition stress.
Students learn how to integrate their tasks and project steps into a daily and weekly planner system.
Students develop the skill of 'time sensing' by estimating task duration and accounting for transitions and distractions.
Students practice the 'chunking' method to turn overwhelming projects into manageable, bite-sized steps.
Students learn to categorize tasks using a priority matrix to identify what needs immediate attention versus what can wait.
A foundational grammar lesson focusing on sentence structure through visual scaffolds and color-coding. Students learn to identify fragments, complete sentences, and run-ons using a 'Construction' metaphor.
Identifying and understanding common environmental and safety signs found in the community to ensure safety and independence.
A comprehensive resource kit for the 'Neuro Command Academy' 10-week curriculum, including high-impact TPT product pages and standards-aligned guides.
Foundational tools for assessing student levels and planning instruction based on California Power Standards across grades K-5.
A comprehensive set of tools designed to help teenagers master executive functioning skills, focusing on task management, environmental organization, and self-monitoring using a high-tech, tactical aesthetic.
A lesson designed to empower students in grades 3-5 to understand their unique learning needs and advocate for themselves by creating a 'User Manual' for their brains.
Students explore how personal hygiene and grooming habits impact the 'Zones' of their coworkers and supervisors in a professional environment.
A social-emotional learning lesson focused on identifying emotions and taking perspectives through a charades-style role-play game. Designed specifically with visual supports for 5th grade students on the autism spectrum.
A modified introduction to plate tectonics designed for students needing extra support, focusing on Earth's layers, continental drift, and plate boundaries with heavy visual scaffolding.
A modified lesson on plate tectonics featuring visual supports for understanding Earth's layers, plate boundaries, and continental drift. Ideal for students who benefit from pictorial cues and simplified vocabulary.
A comprehensive final assessment suite for Romeo and Juliet designed for SPED students, featuring visual supports, graphic organizers, and scaffolded vocabulary tasks.
A short lesson focused on establishing consistent routines at the start of math class to support students with executive functioning needs.
A collection of marketing and administrative resources for the Brain Boss and Neural Nexus curriculum, including product previews and implementation overviews.
A simplified reading assessment based on the health benefits of reading, designed for students with moderate to severe disabilities at a 1.0-2.0 reading level.
A week of functional math warm-ups focused on money management, coin identification, and "next dollar up" strategies designed for special education students.
A detective-themed lesson designed to help students with social pragmatics delays practice perspective-taking, reading non-verbal cues, and conflict resolution through 'social cases'.
A comprehensive 3-hour lesson designed for students with autism to understand the importance of social skills across various life stages, culminating in practical scripts for recess success.
A week-long exploration of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), trail safety, and off-road mechanics. Designed for struggling readers with high-interest topics and 2nd-grade literacy supports.
A week-long exploration of construction principles, comparing Minecraft building to real-world engineering and architecture. Includes daily reading, spelling, and writing activities at a 2nd-grade level.
A week-long exploration of motocross culture, bike mechanics, and safety protocols. Integrates 2nd-grade reading levels with high-octane 5th-grade interest topics.
A week-long exploration of farming technology and practices, comparing video game simulations to real-life farm management. Includes daily reading, spelling, and writing activities.