Students use a three-panel storyboard to capture the beginning, middle, and end of a story. This lesson focuses on sequencing events and creating a visual summary for recall.
A collection of 10 rapid-fire executive functioning challenges designed to kickstart focus and mental agility at the start of any session.
A celebratory final session where students demonstrate their 'Master Pathfinder' skills and receive recognition for their growth in thinking and English.
Focuses on logic and decision-making by asking 'why' and 'how' questions about texts to understand cause and effect.
Deepens self-awareness through journaling and reflection, helping students recognize their own reactions and thoughts while reading and writing.
Encourages idea construction and creative writing, showing students how to fuel their mind machines with imagination to create original stories.
Develops information decoding skills by teaching students to search for facts and evidence within a text, much like a forensic scientist.
Introduces the growth mindset by comparing resilience to a gear that helps us keep moving forward even when we encounter 'rusty' mistakes.
Explores social understanding by teaching students how to use their 'internal compass' to interpret character feelings and perspectives in texts.
Uses story mapping to help students visualize narrative flow and understand how different parts of a story connect to form a whole.
Teaches basic grammar and sentence structure as the 'blueprints' that help us express ideas clearly so others can understand our thoughts.
Introduces vocabulary building through the lens of 'parts' for our mind machines, focusing on labeling emotions and objects with precision.
Focuses on phonics and pattern spotting in text, teaching students that reading is a form of detective work where we look for clues to unlock meaning.
An introductory lesson where students become 'Pathfinders,' learning that their minds are like incredible machines with gears they can control. Focuses on self-awareness and the basics of how we decode stories.
A lesson designed to empower students to understand their IEP goals and practice self-advocacy through scenario-based roleplay. Students will learn the 'Blueprinting' method for communicating their needs effectively to teachers and staff.
Teaching students to navigate personal space and handle social rejection with maturity and respect.
A collection of visual social stories, checklists, and activities designed to help autistic students navigate classroom expectations like listening, waiting, working, and taking breaks.
Strategies and quick-reference tools specifically designed for refocusing and redirecting students with ADHD and defiant behaviors in the Least Restrictive Environment.
A comprehensive intervention suite designed for 8th-grade students struggling with elopement and vandalism. It focuses on restorative justice, structural scheduling, and teacher-led support strategies.
Sensory support strategies and proprioceptive activities designed for students in grades 3-5. Bridges the gap between play-based movement and functional household participation with age-appropriate "strength challenges."
Sensory support strategies and proprioceptive activities specifically designed for students in grades K-3. Focuses on play-based heavy work, animal walks, and simple household participation.
A classroom management system focused on positive reinforcement through a token economy, featuring non-tangible rewards.
A comprehensive K-12 behavior management system that synthesizes best practices from MTSS, PBIS, and restorative justice frameworks. This lesson provides teachers with a clear decision-making flow and a detailed policy handbook for maintaining a positive school culture.
A mini-lesson for a 6th-grade resource room ELA class focusing on Auggie's character traits and his development throughout the first month of school in the novel 'Wonder'. This lesson uses a space-exploration theme and provides high levels of scaffolding.