A modified science and literacy lesson for students with IEPs, focusing on observing objects in the day and night sky through simplified text and visual supports.
A comprehensive lesson focusing on self-regulation, emotional communication, and frustration management. It includes a formal IEP goal framework, a detailed rubric for tracking progress, and student-facing tools for identifying triggers and using coping strategies.
A modified reading unit for IEP students (2nd-3rd grade level) based on the story 'Eyes Looking to the Sky'. Includes simplified text, visual vocabulary, and a picture-supported comprehension quiz.
A hands-on introduction to basic budgeting and grocery shopping. Students practice identifying prices, comparing costs, and making simple purchasing decisions using dollars and cents with high visual support.
A social story and support materials to help students in an 8:1:1 setting understand the importance of wearing a helmet during Adapted PE bike activities.
A hands-on lesson for first-grade special education students to explore bird anatomy, types, and life cycles using CVC words and pre-primer sight words.
A set of executive functioning tools designed to help a student improve attendance, manage daily tasks, and reflect on personal barriers to success.
A collection of themed positive reinforcement tools, including dinosaur and farm animals, designed to encourage and track student progress.
A 10-week Tier 3 individualized intervention for a 2nd-grade student, focusing on social-emotional skills like empathy, self-regulation, and honesty through a tactical nautical 'Navigator Mastery' theme, designed for high-resistance students.
A social skills lesson designed to help students identify and practice positive strategies for gaining peer attention through role-play, movement, and interactive games.
A collection of non-verbal and visual tools designed to help a student with severe social anxiety navigate the transition into P.E. class and manage 'freeze' responses effectively.
A lesson focused on functional math skills in a grocery store setting, specifically identifying prices from visual cues like tags and flyers.
A comprehensive Occupational Therapy screening toolset designed to identify dysgraphia markers in school-aged students through structured writing tasks and clinical observations. Created for Andy's OT Toolbox.
A literacy lesson for students with cognitive impairments focusing on CVC/CVCe words and the social-emotional concept of honesty. Students will read a repetitive passage and answer comprehension questions with visual supports.
A foundational lesson for students with intellectual disabilities to practice identifying weekdays, holidays, and personal milestones on a monthly calendar using visual supports and hands-on activities.
A daily check-in system designed to help students identify their energy levels, emotional states, and regulation needs. Includes a student log and a teacher implementation guide.
A two-part reward system featuring a buffalo-themed task chart and matching velcro cut-out pieces. Designed to motivate students through visual progress and tangible rewards.
This lesson provides a framework for navigating any unexpected schedule change by focusing on the logical reasons for the shift, using an assembly as a key example.
A foundational grammar lesson focusing on the contraction 'it's' using transportation themes and visual supports tailored for students with autism.
A collection of resources to support students in tracking and improving classroom behaviors, focusing on self-regulation and engagement.
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 comprehensive review of Orton-Gillingham phonics patterns including digraphs, vowel teams, the floss rule, and glued sounds through engaging, hands-on activities.
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.
Review all letters, complex line cutting, CVC word sorting, subtraction within 20, and a celebration of 'quiet voice' mastery.