Pivot Strategy Guide
A comprehensive teacher guide for 'The Great Pivot' lesson, featuring a clear purpose statement, therapeutic instructional strategies, a minute-by-minute pacing plan, and a deep dive into how the activity targets cognitive flexibility components like shifting and inhibition.
The Pivot Slides
A high-impact, visual slide deck for 'The Great Pivot' lesson, introducing middle schoolers to cognitive flexibility through the metaphor of a brain 'gear shift' and preparing them for the Rule Rumble game. Now includes a deeper explanation of the 'Why' behind practicing this executive function skill.
Rule Rumble Cards
Printable game materials for 'Rule Rumble', including clear visual rule cards for 'High Roller', 'Low Blow', 'Color Clash', and 'Even Steven', along with a template for a custom Action Deck.
Flex Factor Reflection
A reflective student worksheet designed for the end of 'The Great Pivot' lesson, featuring a 'Pivot Meter' self-assessment scale and prompts to help students analyze their mental processes during rule changes. Now uses explicit cognitive flexibility terminology.
Pivot Lesson Plan
A detailed, 6-step instructional lesson plan for 'The Great Pivot', specifically designed for therapeutic middle school settings. Includes purpose, learning objectives, materials, and a step-by-step pacing guide. Now explicitly highlights how the activity targets cognitive flexibility.