Middle School Mission Teacher Guide

A 3-page printable escape game booklet for 5th graders transitioning to middle school. Students solve challenges on figurative language, social inferencing, and predicting outcomes to unlock codes and escape to 6th grade.

A comprehensive 1-page teacher's guide and answer key for 'Lost Compass Adventure'. It features a step-by-step instructional blueprint, targeted accommodation strategies for 8th-grade self-contained ELA students, and a complete answer key with exemplar responses matching the updated text-only worksheet.

A highly structured 3-page reading comprehension worksheet for 8th-grade self-contained ELA students reading at a 5th-6th grade level. Page 1 features an expanded 500-word adventure passage ('The Whispering Compass') in a compact, readable font with a vocabulary glossary. Page 2 contains standard text-only multiple-choice questions 1-5, and Page 3 contains questions 6-10 plus a guided short-answer response section with sentence stems and handwriting lines.

A student-facing visual reminder mat designed to be taped to a student's desk. Features friendly visual cues for keeping hands and feet to self, a self-regulation choice board, and a blank daily 5-star marker chart for physical reinforcement.

A simplified, easy-to-use observation sheet designed for Instructional Assistants to complete during inclusion times. Features 10 rapid-entry logging blocks with simple circle-options, checkbox tracking, updated setting labels, and a dedicated notes line for every entry.

A professional 4-page Special Education IEP observation packet (one page per quarter). Each quarter features 5 highly detailed observation blocks with expansive writing space for clinical notes, and a dedicated, unified performance summary row at the bottom of each sheet to calculate overall safe opportunities and percentage.

A single-page teacher outline and lesson plan designed around the 'FIRST DAY' task cards. This updated outline includes 'Turn & Talks' and is renamed to First Day Task Cards.

A structured, printable self-reflection exit ticket for students to rate their classroom transition performance. Features name/date fields, a multi-scenario rubric (Rug, Door, Chromebook), and a written reflection prompt.

A clear, high-impact printable anchor chart detailing expectations for each transition phase (1: Organize, 2: Stand, 3: Move). Designed with high-contrast, professional visual hierarchy to serve as a permanent classroom reference.

A polished, 10-slide instructional presentation to introduce the 1-2-3 transition protocol. Structured with an I Do, We Do, You Do format, it establishes a professional, efficient, and respectful classroom culture.

An interactive student reflection and self-assessment sheet designed to reinforce the 'Stop, Look, and Listen' rules and help students commit to personal performance goals.

A printable set of 6 interactive scenario cards to practice executing the 'Stop, Look, and Listen' attention routine in high-distraction situations like cleanup, writing, or partner talk.

A high-visibility, visually stunning printable anchor chart poster showcasing the 'Stop, Look, and Listen' attention sequence with clear icons and actionable step-by-step rules.

An engaging, highly visual slide deck presenting the three key pillars of the chime routine (Stop, Look, Listen) along with guidelines for practice drills.

A comprehensive, step-by-step teacher guide and lesson plan featuring a clear 'I Do, We Do, You Do' instructional flow, a detailed classroom practice rubric, and targeted troubleshooting tips for the chime attention routine.

A 1-page printable Binder Cover and Table of Contents document, customized with the Journey Community Schools logo, brand colors, and guidelines for organizing the pacing framework binder.

A 2-page print-ready student-facing portfolio project planner and teacher grading rubric. This resource acts as the end-of-year milestone tracker where students document their growth across the three core domains.

A 1-page printable inventory checklist for educators and specialists. It provides a comprehensive supply list of physical visual supports, assistive technology, safety signs, and sensory tools required to successfully implement the K-8 framework.

A 7-slide, print/digital-ready presentation tailored for school administrators, coaches, and support specialists. The slides unpack the structural integration of domains, core methodologies, developmental grade-band expectations, data-collection models, and implementation steps.

A student-facing 1-page exit ticket with multiple-choice questions assessing expected vs. unexpected school greetings. Designed with a clean Space Cadet theme, clear visual instructions, and identical choice styling.

A 4-page, detailed Month-by-Month Pacing Guide organized into four seasonal transition phases across grades K-8. This print-ready resource details functional skills, physical accommodation strategies, and concrete mastery benchmarks for school leaders and resource teachers.

A 2-page personal space tracker and data log. Page 1 is a student-facing 'Space Cadet Daily Log' self-monitoring sheet. Page 2 is a teacher-facing 'IEP Progress Monitoring Data Sheet' with a detailed trials table and prompt level keys.

A beautifully designed, high-contrast visual communication board styled as a Spaceship Control Dashboard. Includes large, easily touchable panels with Lucide icons for greeting friends, teachers, attracting attention, and requesting personal space.

A 3-page, print-ready document presenting the Year-at-a-Glance Map for grades K-8. Each page provides a high-level, quarter-by-quarter overview of the integrated domains (living, social-emotional, and safety) tailored specifically to each key developmental band: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

An instructional guide and printable material for 'The Greeting Circle' practice game. Page 1 contains clear setup rules, gameplay instructions, and scoring metrics. Page 2 includes high-contrast printable 'Space Launch Pad' floor markers for teacher cut-out and physical floor placement.

A comprehensive 2-page instructional script and facilitation guide for teachers. It details how to teach personal space boundaries, lead the Greeting Circle game, facilitate AAC use, and address common student misconceptions.

An engaging 6-slide presentation for Grades 5-8 teaching personal space boundaries, the arm's-length rule, respectful attention-seeking, and communication methods. Designed with a high-contrast Space Mission Control theme and large, readable text.

A highly encouraging and professional 4-page Summer Success Plan for students repeating or building foundations for 7th Grade Math and ELA. It features clear learning expectations, visual goals, diagnostic guides, achievement badges, a 10-week practice tracker, family tips, and commitment signatures.

A comprehensive 2-page teacher's guide and lesson plan outlining the direct instruction, active modeling, guided roleplay, and independent practice phases of the schoolwide HALLS transition procedure.