Mnemonic strategies, information chunking, and visual supports for processing and retaining classroom information. Strengthens focus on complex tasks and multi-step directions through organized note-taking and graphic organizers.
An intensive reading intervention focused on decoding and orthographic mapping of irregular high-frequency words (Heart Words) for upper elementary and middle school students.
This lesson provides visual 'snapshot' cards for key moments and figures of the Battle of Gettysburg, specifically focusing on the environmental impact (wasteland) and General Robert E. Lee's leadership.
A focused lesson on distinguishing between the homophones 'their' and 'they're' using visual cues and structured practice tailored for students who benefit from clear, predictable layouts.
A toolkit for RSP teachers to transform a scope and sequence into a functional daily curriculum. Includes instructional frameworks, diagnostic tools, and planning templates specifically designed for multi-grade math intervention.
A targeted lesson focusing on the 'sh' and 'ch' digraphs. Students will learn to distinguish between the quiet 'sh' and the punchy 'ch' through visual cues, sorting, and writing practice.
A series of progressive multiplication worksheets designed for learners who benefit from clear visual supports, large print, and structured spacing. Covers facts from 1-5, 1-10, and up to 12.
A comprehensive speech-language therapy lesson for 7th-8th graders focused on auditory comprehension, word-finding strategies, and interpreting abstract language through the lens of St. Patrick's Day folklore and traditions.
A 60-minute review lesson where students demonstrate their mastery of all 9 Brain Team members. Includes a station-based 'Brain Gauntlet' review game and a graduation ceremony to celebrate their new executive function skills.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'ORGANIZATION' team member, known as 'The Organizer'. Students learn to use 'Mental Cubbies' to keep their desk, belongings, and ideas in the right place.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'SELF-MONITORING' team member, known as 'The Coach'. Students learn to check their work and behavior as they go.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'EMOTIONAL CONTROL' team member, known as 'The Volume Remote'. Students learn to "dial down" big feelings to stay calm and focused.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'FLEXIBILITY' team member, known as 'The Play-Doh'. Students learn how to reshape their thinking when plans change or they get stuck.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'PLANNING' team member, known as 'The Mapmaker'. Students learn how to look at a goal and decide on the steps needed to get there before starting.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'WORKING MEMORY' team member, known as 'The Recorder'. Students learn how to hold steps and instructions in their mind while completing a task.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'START' team member. Students learn how to "rev their engines" to begin tasks immediately without getting stuck in the "waiting zone".
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'INHIBITION' team member, known as 'The Stopper'. Students learn to use their 'Stop Signal' to pause before acting and resist impulses.
A 60-minute lesson teaching K-2 students how to activate their 'FOCUS' team member, known as 'The Flashlight'. Students learn to use their 'Attention Spotlight' to ignore distractions and stay on task.
An active, spy-themed ELD lesson focused on mastering ELPA listening standards through scaffolded practice, oral directions, and collaborative tasks.
Expanding the coordinate plane to all four quadrants, introducing negative numbers and the origin as the starting point.
Introduction to the coordinate plane focusing exclusively on the first quadrant, emphasizing the (x, y) order and 'crawl then climb' analogy.
Students are given a simple worksheet or project paired with a single-step visual guide. They navigate the task independently by covering up future steps and revealing only the current step's visual.
Students arrange physical picture cards in order as the teacher speaks. This tangible manipulation helps them 'hold' the instruction physically, even if their working memory fades.
Students complete a multi-stage assembly project (e.g., a simple wood kit or circuit). They are assessed on their adherence to the single-step process rather than just the final product.
Students take turns leading a small group in a simple activity by giving single-step directions. This mastery-level activity requires them to formulate, hold, and articulate discrete steps, reinforcing their understanding of how tasks are broken down.
Students practice a physical routine where they stop their work and look at a visual reference board whenever they feel lost. This builds the habit of referencing external aids rather than guessing.
Students learn to be allies by practicing how to give clear, single-step directions to their peers during collaborative tasks.
Students create a 'User Manual' for their brain and draft professional advocacy emails to request accommodations from their teachers.
Students draft and test their own single-step instructions for everyday tasks. They analyze peer performance to identify where multi-step commands cause confusion and refine their instructions for maximum clarity.
Students practice their advocacy scripts in real-time through role-playing scenarios with a fast-talking teacher character.
A high-focus origami workshop where students follow strictly paced, single-fold instructions. This lesson reinforces patience and the necessity of completing one step fully before moving to the next.
Students build a 'script toolkit' of sentence starters and polite interruptions to request single-step instructions and clarification.
A simulation of a factory environment where students are responsible for a single part of a process. This lesson explores how individual focus on a single step contributes to the success of a larger collaborative goal.
Students practice logical reasoning by reordering scrambled steps of a process into their correct sequence before starting a task.
Students use the 'filling cup' metaphor to identify when their working memory is reaching capacity and learn to recognize physical/mental signs of overload.
Students act as 'programmers' to move a 'human robot' through a maze using only rigid, single-step commands. This lesson illustrates the 'logic error' of combining steps and the importance of precise, isolated language.
Students practice giving and following single-step verbal instructions in a blind building challenge. This lesson emphasizes the need for isolated commands to ensure the 'Builder' can accurately process and execute tasks without visual feedback.
Students apply task segmentation to digital tools, learning to create checklists and use the satisfaction of completing single steps to maintain momentum.
Students practice isolating and initiating the very first step of a multi-step task to reduce overwhelm and start tasks effectively.
Students learn to use visual tools like highlighters and numbering to divide dense paragraphs of instructions into clear, single-step lists.
Students analyze a completed project to identify the individual steps taken to create it, learning to see complex objects as a series of single actions.
A life skills lesson focused on kitchen safety, following recipe directions, and sequencing steps for baking brownies. Designed for high school students with moderate support needs.
A comprehensive set of tools designed to help teenagers master executive functioning skills, focusing on task management, environmental organization, and self-monitoring using a high-tech, tactical aesthetic.
A collection of marketing and administrative resources for the Brain Boss and Neural Nexus curriculum, including product previews and implementation overviews.
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.
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.
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.
Welcome back to the library! This unit focuses on library orientation, procedures, the 'Heart of the School' concept, and establishing a collaborative Maker Mindset.
Students use TTS to follow the plot of a full narrative and practice putting events in the correct chronological order, reinforcing story structure.
Focusing on mental imagery, students listen to descriptive passages via TTS and translate those auditory details into visual representations.
Students use TTS to locate specific details in a text, answering the core 'Wh-' questions (Who, What, Where, When). They practice navigating audio to find evidence.
Introducing the 'Chunk and Chew' strategy, where students listen to small sections of text, pause, and reflect on the meaning. This lesson focuses on self-monitoring during auditory reading.
Students apply their tracking skills to longer reading passages, monitoring their own attention and focus during a sustained reading session.
Students use TTS to listen to titles and introductory sentences, practicing the skill of predicting what comes next. They learn to stop and think before the story unfolds.
Students learn to use TTS to identify and decode unfamiliar words, acting as 'Word Detectives' to solve mysteries in the text.
Students use TTS as a model for phrasing and rhythm, practicing repeated readings of short passages to build oral reading fluency.
Learners experiment with different speech rates to find their 'Goldilocks' speed—not too fast, not too slow—for effective multimodal reading.
Students practice following a digital highlighter with their eyes as text is read aloud, focusing on maintaining visual synchronization with the audio output.
Students listen to two contrasting viewpoints on a topic using TTS and synthesize the information into a coherent summary. This tests their ability to maintain focus and organize auditory information over a longer duration.
Students encounter challenging vocabulary words within a text. They use TTS to hear proper pronunciation and use context clues from the audio flow to define words before checking definitions.
This lesson introduces graphic organizers designed for auditory learners. Students practice listening to a TTS-read article and simultaneously mapping out key ideas and supporting details.
Students learn the 'Stop and Think' method, using the pause button to break dense text into manageable chunks. They practice paraphrasing orally or in writing after every segment played by the TTS tool.
Students compare retention when passively listening to TTS versus active engagement. They identify distractions and brainstorm environments and behaviors that support deep listening.
Students practice taking notes while listening to an educational article. They pause the audio to write down key facts, combining listening comprehension with note-taking skills.
Students conduct a mini-research project on a topic of interest using TTS to access articles that might be above their independent reading level. They practice gathering facts via audio.
Students apply TTS specifically to math word problems. The lesson focuses on re-listening to identify the numbers and the question being asked without getting overwhelmed by the text.
Students learn to use 'Reader View' or text-only modes in conjunction with TTS to strip away ads and distractions on websites. This focuses the audio on the main content.
Students practice using TTS on non-fiction articles, learning how to handle captions, sidebars, and headings. They discuss the order in which to listen to these elements for best understanding.
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.
Develops sustained focus and signal filtering strategies to protect the brain's neural spotlight from internal and external noise.
Focuses on self-monitoring and metacognitive awareness, teaching students how to audit their own cognitive performance and adjust strategies mid-mission.
A cumulative review of the Cognitive Command framework, where students synthesize their skills into a personalized executive function handbook for future use.
Develops the 'cognitive brake' to manage impulsive reactions and implement pause protocols to improve inhibitory control.
Optimizes the brain's 'mental whiteboard' through chunking and visualization techniques to improve information retention during multi-step tasks.
Enhances cognitive flexibility and the ability to shift mindsets when encountering obstacles, fostering resilient problem-solving frameworks.
Addresses the 'activation energy' required to start tasks, utilizing neuroscience strategies to overcome procrastination and limbic system resistance.
Covers the sequencing and prioritization of complex tasks, teaching students how to deconstruct large projects into manageable neural pathways.
Explores temporal awareness and the estimation of task duration, providing tools to navigate deadlines and combat the 'planning fallacy.'
Develops external systems to reduce cognitive load, transforming physical and digital environments into efficient extensions of the brain's workspace.
Focuses on the transition from vague aspirations to structured SMART targets, emphasizing the role of the brain's reward system in goal attainment.
An introductory lesson exploring the neurobiology of executive functioning, centering on the prefrontal cortex as the brain's Command Center and identifying the core cognitive domains.
Problem-solving frameworks for when tasks go 'off course', featuring the Wall of Awful concept and case studies.
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.
A structured weekly homework tracking system that integrates executive functioning strategies, prioritization, and meta-cognitive reflection for middle school students.
A focused vocabulary lesson targeting ten specific words through definitions, examples, and contextual practice. The lesson includes a comprehensive review sheet and an accompanying answer key to prepare students for a summative quiz.
A lesson focused on the elimination method for solving systems of equations using simple integers. Uses the "Zap" metaphor to help students visualize cancelling variables, applied to streaming subscription add-ons.
A foundational lesson on solving systems of equations using the substitution method, themed around comparing streaming service costs. Includes visual scaffolding and step-by-step guides specifically designed for special education students.
A collection of structured worksheets designed for students with autism to identify US coins (penny, nickel, dime, quarter) by name and value through tracing, matching, and sorting activities.
A creative arts-focused lesson on A Midsummer Night's Dream designed for special education students, focusing on character visual design and setting illustration.
Introduces essential cleaning and maintenance tasks with a focus on follow-through and completion.
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 comprehensive final assessment suite for Romeo and Juliet designed for SPED students, featuring visual supports, graphic organizers, and scaffolded vocabulary tasks.
A week-long exploration of poetry and nature, focusing on sensory language and observational skills in the library and media center. Includes differentiated worksheets and slides.
A nautical-themed collection of literacy and math activities focusing on 'ai' phonics, vowel digraph sorting, and multiplication strategies for factors of 4 and 6.
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 foundational lesson focused on identifying hourly times using digital clocks, analog faces, and written words through an interactive matching game.
Students synthesize their main ideas and evidence into a cohesive summary paragraph using a scaffolded digital template. Final assessment focuses on content and structure.
Students learn to identify and select specific evidence from a text to support their main idea. Includes training on using speech-to-text tools for efficient drafting.
Students learn to distinguish between the main topic and supporting details in a nonfiction text using a digital graphic organizer. Focus is on 'brain-dumping' ideas before organizing them.
Students synthesize their work from the week into a final reflective short essay using a guided writing template.
Focuses on organizing brainstormed ideas into a logical structure using a transition-focused essay blueprint.
Students will set achievable goals for the upcoming year, using a structured planning sheet to break down their aspirations.
Focuses on identifying personal growth and lessons learned, helping students connect past challenges to current strengths.
Students will explore the concept of school memories and use a visual graphic organizer to brainstorm significant moments from their school year.
A comprehensive SPED-focused lesson for high schoolers on active reading strategies, including annotation, summarization, and graphic organizers, with scaffolded grade-level text practice.
