Scaffolding techniques and reinforcement strategies to build student stamina during academic and functional activities. Targets goal-setting, self-monitoring, and the gradual increase of focused work time.
A series of 6 targeted sessions focused on building focus and stamina for students with diverse learning needs, using the 'Jack and Jill' story as a central anchor.
A comprehensive unit designed for 2nd-grade special education students to develop executive functioning skills, focusing on task persistence, stamina, and self-regulation through concrete strategies like chunking and positive self-talk.
This sequence teaches 11th-grade students with working memory challenges how to deconstruct complex academic prompts into single, manageable steps using masking, checklists, and verification protocols.
A 5-lesson sequence for 4th Grade students focused on developing metacognitive awareness of attention, utilizing timer techniques, internalizing positive self-talk, and designing supportive environments to sustain focus on complex tasks.
A 5-lesson sequence for 9th-grade students to master a systematic, three-color highlighting strategy, moving from identifying 'over-highlighting' pitfalls to independent application on non-fiction texts.
A specialized sequence for 5th-grade students focusing on working memory support through task segmentation. Students learn to break complex tasks into single steps, using digital pacing and physical checklists to manage cognitive load and reduce anxiety.
This sequence supports Kindergarten students in developing working memory through visual cues. Students progress from matching objects to pictures to using action icons and First/Then boards, culminating in personal task management.
A 5-lesson series for 6th-grade special education students focused on executive functioning. Students learn to deconstruct complex assignments, estimate time accurately, plan backwards from deadlines, and maintain visual organization systems like Kanban boards to manage their middle school workload.
A 5-lesson sequence designed for 11th-grade students to master the Cornell Note-Taking System. The curriculum focuses on reducing cognitive load and supporting working memory through structured page formatting, keyword identification, synthesis, and retrieval practice.
This sequence teaches 11th-grade students with executive functioning needs how to use cognitive rehearsal and self-talk to overcome task initiation barriers. Students move from identifying psychological triggers to building and applying personalized 'starting scripts' for their actual academic workload.
A sequence focused on teaching 5th-grade students with academic support needs how to apply spaced repetition and interleaving strategies to master complex procedural skills like multi-step math and grammar. Students learn to diagnose errors, manage practice intervals, and mix problem types to build long-term retention.
A 5-lesson sequence for 5th-grade students focused on decomposing complex academic tasks into manageable steps to support working memory and sustained attention. Students progress from non-academic sequencing to math word problems and independent project planning.
A 30-minute, individualized Tier 3 lesson for 3rd-grade students focused on executive functioning, sustained attention, and task completion strategies for ADHD support.
This 30-minute Tier 3 individual lesson for 1st-grade students with IEPs focuses on developing impulse control, attention, and focus through the metaphor of 'Focus Superpowers.' Students learn three specific tools (Stop-Think-Act, Deep Breath Dragon, and Look and Listen) and practice them through a hands-on building activity.
A Tier 3 individualized 20-minute lesson for 6th-grade students to develop a personalized task initiation routine, focusing on building momentum and minimizing distractions.
This Tier 2 group lesson helps 8th-grade special education students practice creating and sustaining momentum during tasks. Through direct instruction and timed sprints, students learn to break down tasks and identify immediate next steps to maintain focus.
A 20-minute Tier 3 lesson for 4th-grade students to develop planning, organization, and self-monitoring skills using a superhero-themed approach.
A 20-minute, individualized Tier 3 lesson for a 7th-grade student to understand executive functioning as 'the brain's CEO,' focusing on organization and self-regulation strategies.
An individualized lesson for 4th-grade students to develop focus and task-completion strategies through the 'Focus Funnel' concept, breaking down large tasks and minimizing distractions.
A 30-minute parent workshop focused on practical strategies and tools to support second graders' executive function skills at home, including planning, organization, and self-monitoring.
A 30-minute, Tier 3 LEGO-themed lesson for 1st graders focusing on attention, impulse control, and personal boundaries through building challenges.
This lesson introduces vocational task boxes for high school students with low cognitive abilities, focusing on hands-on activities that build fine motor skills, task completion, and independence.
A 30-minute one-on-one Tier 3 lesson designed to help middle school students build stamina for non-preferred tasks using executive functioning strategies like planning, chunking, and self-monitoring.
A Tier 3 individual intervention lesson designed to introduce a personalized behavior tracker to a 2nd-grade student, focusing on self-regulation and academic success through positive reinforcement.
