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 series of targeted math worksheets for 3rd-grade RSP students to master 2nd-grade mental math and comparison standards using highly scaffolded place value supports.
Foundational tools for assessing student levels and planning instruction based on California Power Standards across grades K-5.
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.
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 focused lesson designed to help students understand the importance of staying in their designated classroom area and following safety protocols to prevent elopement.
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 set of three reading comprehension passages designed for 3rd-grade students with IEP goals. Each passage focuses on foundational "Wh-" questions (Who, What, When, Where, Why) to build core literacy skills through engaging, short narratives.
A short lesson focused on establishing consistent routines at the start of math class to support students with executive functioning needs.
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 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.
An intensive reading intervention focused on decoding and orthographic mapping of irregular high-frequency words (Heart Words) for upper elementary and middle school students.
Provides clear protocols for staff to follow during student behavioral crises, focusing on de-escalation, safety, and recovery. Includes tools for student safety planning.
Focuses on neuro-affirming practices for students with ADHD, autism, and other learning differences. Provides tools for supporting executive function and sensory needs.
Provides strategies for integrating social-emotional learning into daily instruction, focusing on self-awareness, self-regulation, and relationship skills.
Focuses on understanding the impact of trauma on learning and implementing classroom-wide strategies to promote safety, connection, and emotional regulation.
A training lesson for Teaching Assistants focused on supporting students' executive functioning skills, specifically emotional regulation, impulsivity, task initiation, and focus across K-12.
A comprehensive training program for Teaching Assistants to master the art of supporting student executive functioning, focusing on organization, time management, and task initiation across K-12.
A practice session for mastering the vocalic /or/ sound at the reading and conversation level, featuring a spring-themed garden narrative.
A focused practice session for mastering the vocalic /or/ sound at the reading and conversation level, featuring a beach-themed narrative.
A lesson designed to teach 3rd-grade students how to use a weighted animal as a sensory tool for focus and emotional regulation in the classroom.
A 30-minute instructional session focused on active listening and turn-taking strategies to improve peer interactions and impulse control.
A behavioral tracking system designed to help students manage work completion and social interactions across subjects using daily point sheets and reflections.
A collection of high-impact strategies and tools designed for teachers to manage ADHD-related disruptions in real-time while maintaining a positive classroom culture.
An entirely unplugged introduction to logic and algorithms. Students explore step-by-step traditions and secret codes using physical patterns and movement games.
Celebrating cultural heritage through physical artifacts and oral histories. Students learn to analyze primary sources and explore informational text features like Table of Contents and Glossaries.
Reflecting on a year of learning, reviewing library organization (Dewey Decimal), and preparing for summer reading adventures.
Honoring Women's History Month by exploring female inventors and engineers, featuring hands-on 'She-gineering' challenges.
Celebrating Black History Month through the lens of Afrofuturism, blending history with visionary STEM challenges and science fiction.
Focusing on biographies and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., while practicing research and note-taking skills.
A focus on informational texts and non-fiction research skills, centered around Native American Heritage Month and the concept of 'Giving Thanks.'
Exploring the mystery and suspense genres through 'Spooky Stories' and engineering 'Maker Monsters' in the STEM lab.