A high-energy station-based lesson designed for adults with IDD to practice communication, problem-solving, and cooperative building skills. Participants rotate through six hands-on challenges that emphasize teamwork over individual competition.
A collection of modified scope and sequence documents for 9th Grade Math, tailored for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students to ensure accessibility and alignment with foundational needs.
A collection of modified 6th-grade math scope and sequence documents for Tier 2 and Tier 3 student support, focusing on bridging gaps and functional life skills.
Exploring the rise of industrialization, large-scale migration to cities, and massive immigration from Europe, based on Grade 11 Standard 11.2.
A review of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, focusing on the core principles of the American government as described in Grade 11 Standard 11.1.
A set of resources centered around a social story to help a young child with autism navigate the emotions of recreational soccer, focusing on teamwork and personal effort over scoring goals.
A collection of modified 7th-grade math scope and sequence documents tailored for Tier 2 and Tier 3 student support.
A comprehensive orientation for the Workforce Internship program, covering policies, expectations, and success strategies for new interns at Commonpoint Queens.
A collection of modified scope and sequences designed to support students with diverse learning needs in 8th grade math topics, providing pathways for both Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
A social-emotional lesson designed for young learners to navigate the difference between leading and being 'bossy,' focusing on self-regulation, flexible thinking, and kind communication.
A celebratory review session where students demonstrate their regulation skills in a mock transition challenge.
Practicing the "Stop and Think" skill from Brainwise to manage the impulse to react negatively during transitions.
Building a physical and mental toolbox of strategies to help move from the Yellow or Red Zone back to Green.
Identifying why stopping a preferred activity is hard and how our "Lizard Brain" reacts to transitions.
Mapping feelings to the four Zones of Regulation (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red) and connecting them to our physical body sensations.
Introduction to the Brainwise concept of the Wizard Brain (Prefrontal Cortex) and the Lizard Brain (Amygdala) using kindergarten-friendly language and visuals.
A lesson designed to help 3rd graders identify sensory triggers, understand how sensory overload affects their emotions, and develop strategies for self-regulation and communication.
A comprehensive career exploration lesson for 6th-grade students, focusing on identifying personal interests and connecting them to career clusters. This lesson includes a professional counselor write-up addressing theoretical foundations, diverse learner needs, and systemic factors.
Students learn about different career paths, the difference between trade school, college, and entry-level work, and select their starting career for the game.
A foundational lesson for early learners (Pre-K to 1st Grade) that introduces the concept of choices and consequences through the metaphor of exploring a trail. Students learn to use simple decision trees to navigate everyday social and personal scenarios.
Students explore the concept of cooperation through the metaphor of building bridges, learning to share ideas, take turns, and contribute to a common goal. This lesson uses a construction theme to teach essential social-emotional skills for 2nd and 3rd graders.