A teacher guide for Lesson 2 focusing on modeling the "slicing" technique to help students manage cognitive load when faced with dense instructions.
A feedback and coaching guide for administrators that provides a structured framework and high-leverage coaching prompts for delivering post-walkthrough feedback.
An observer calibration guide for administrators that provides concrete examples of what to look for and listen for during classroom walkthroughs, categorized by the four domains of the MPS Walkthrough Tool.
A reference guide for administrators that maps the MPS Walkthrough Tool domains directly to the specific standards and indicators of the MA DESE Model Rubric for Classroom Teacher Evaluation.
A refined, consolidated classroom walkthrough tool for administrators, designed to capture evidence of high-leverage teaching practices aligned with MA DESE standards. It groups the original district indicators into concise, high-impact categories.
An advanced social studies worksheet introducing basic map skills and community spatial awareness. It features a neighborhood map with key locations (Home, School, Park) and tracing paths, along with a checklist of community service roles.
An advanced science worksheet introducing animal habitats (Land vs. Water). Students categorize diverse animals like whales, lions, monkeys, and sharks, building classification and environmental awareness.
An advanced scissor skills worksheet that moves beyond straight lines to complex shapes (Triangle, Star) and a long continuous wave path. It challenges students to pivot the paper and manage multiple directional changes.
An advanced math worksheet increasing the difficulty to numbers up to 30. It includes three-digit addition using triple 10-frames, number comparisons (Greater Than/Less Than), and a "Super Challenge" triple-sum problem.
An advanced tracing worksheet featuring both uppercase and lowercase letters for increased fine motor challenge. It also includes independent writing boxes for words with ending blends (Star, Hand, Rocket) to build spelling skills.
An advanced teacher-facing guide that increases the difficulty of the program. It introduces uppercase/lowercase tracing, math up to 30, habitat science, neighborhood social studies, and multi-step reasoning tasks.
A social studies worksheet for Day 5 focusing on rules and feelings. Explores the positive outcome of following rules like using a quiet voice and kind hands. High-contrast layout designed for a first grader with Down syndrome.
A community helpers matching worksheet. Features firefighters, police officers, and doctors with corresponding trucks and tools. High visual clarity for first graders with Down syndrome.
A social studies worksheet for identifying 'Kind Choices' vs. 'Unkind Choices'. Students evaluate actions like sharing, taking, and helping by circling YES or NO. Includes visual icons and a volume control reminder.
A social studies worksheet for identifying objects found at school. Students circle icons like a bus, books, and teacher while ignoring non-school items like a bed or bath. High visual contrast for students with Down syndrome.
A social studies worksheet for identifying 'Home' and who lives there. Features a large drawing area and a circling task with high-contrast icons representing family, pets, and friends.
A simplified sink or float experiment worksheet. Students observe three items (Lego, coin, leaf) and circle a large green "up" arrow for float or a large red "down" arrow for sink. Features high contrast and minimal text.