RG Group Curriculum Map Facilitator Master Map 7th Grade Boys Tier 2 / IEP Support
RG Group • 16-Week Curriculum Map
30-Minute Small Group: 5m Check-in • 10m Skill Injection • 12m Structured Social Game • 3m Debrief
Complete 16-Week 4-Phase Progression 16 Full Weeks Total
PHASE 1 (Wk 1–4) Engine Control & Focus
PHASE 2 (Wk 5–8) Radar & Active Comms
PHASE 3 (Wk 9–12) Self-Advocacy & IEP
PHASE 4 (Wk 13–16) Boss Level & Showcase
PHASE 1
Engine Control: Emotional Regulation & Classroom Focus
Weeks 1 – 4 of 16
WEEK 01 Foundation
Squad Contract & The 5-Speed RPM Gauge
10-Min Skill: Establish group norms. Introduce the 1–5 Engine Check (1=Parked, 3=Cruising/Focused, 5=Redlining). Identify personal physical arousal cues.
Game: Tower Jenga Under Pressure • IEP: Self-monitoring arousal
WEEK 02 Regulation
The 3-Second Tactical Pause (Brake System)
10-Min Skill: Covert tactical down-regulation: 4x4 Box Breathing, knuckle press, and 3-second mental delay before speaking or reacting when frustrated.
Game: Silent Coordination Grid • IEP: Coping strategy utilization
WEEK 03 Focus
Focus Shield: Defeating Classroom Trigger Snipers
10-Min Skill: Classifying distractions into Internal (boredom, fatigue) and External (side chatter, tapping). Personal desk "field of vision" setup.
Game: Distraction Obstacle Gauntlet • IEP: On-task persistence (15+ min)
WEEK 04 Mastery
The Redline Defuse: Managing Sudden Frustration
10-Min Skill: When Engine hits 4 or 5: The "Tactical Break Card" pass, cold water protocol, and preventing destructive shutdown reactions.
Game: Uno Sabotage Rules • IEP: Emotion regulation in high stakes
RG Group • Facilitator Curriculum Map Page 1 of 4 (Weeks 1 – 4)
Phase 2: Communication Weeks 5 – 8 of 16
Radar & Comms: Active Listening & Respect
Equipping 7th graders with verbal radar, conversational tone control, and nonverbal posture awareness.
WEEK 05 Nonverbal
The Body Radar: Posture, Shoulders & Eye Contact
10-Min Skill: Master 45-degree angle eye contact (less confrontational than stare-downs) and shoulder tracking to show teachers and peers locked-in focus.
Game: Blindfolded Architect (Verbal Directions Only) • IEP: Nonverbal listening indicators
WEEK 06 Active Echo
The Echo Check: Paraphrase Before Reacting
10-Min Skill: Using verbal repeat-backs ("So you're saying...", "What you want is...") to avoid misunderstandings with teachers giving multi-step directions.
Game: 20 Questions Deduction • IEP: Paraphrasing oral instructions
WEEK 07 Tone Control
Tone & Sarcasm Decoder: Volume vs Intent
10-Min Skill: Deconstructing how pitch, sarcasm, eye-rolling, and volume turn neutral statements into classroom disciplinary incidents. Neutral voice drill.
Game: The Mafia / Deduction Challenge • IEP: Regulating conversational tone
WEEK 08 Disagreement
Respectful Pushback: Disagreeing Without Disrespect
10-Min Skill: The 3-Sentence Disagreement Script: 1. Acknowledge point, 2. State alternate fact politely, 3. Propose compromise. Practiced on peer and adult scenarios.
Game: Rapid Debate: Hot-Dog/Sandwich Showdown • IEP: Constructive peer dispute resolution
Facilitation Key for 7th Grade Boys: Avoid calling communication habits "disrespectful" directly. Frame tone awareness as "strategic stealth" —preventing teachers from misinterpreting their facial expressions or pitch so they don't lose privileges.
RG Group • Facilitator Curriculum Map Page 2 of 4 (Weeks 5 – 8)
Phase 3: Self-Advocacy Weeks 9 – 12 of 16
Power Play: Academic Self-Advocacy
Transforming learned helplessness into confident self-advocacy with teachers, grades, and IEP accommodations.
WEEK 09 Help Signals
The Help Signal: Asking Without Awkwardness
10-Min Skill: Replacing "I don't get it" with targeted requests: "Can you clarify step 2?" and the "Quiet Desk Signal" (sticky note or discreet question system).
Game: Escape the Code Box (Team Problem Solving) • IEP: Initiating academic help
WEEK 10 Accommodations
Accommodations Unlocked: Knowing Your Power Ups
10-Min Skill: Demystifying IEP accommodations (extra time, chunked text, quiet room). How to politely remind teachers: "I have the extra time pass, can I turn this in at 3 PM?"
Game: Spoons Speed Relay • IEP: Independent accommodation use
WEEK 11 Missing Work
Missing Work Triage: Emailing Teachers Like a Pro
10-Min Skill: Writing the 3-Sentence Teacher Email Template to check missing assignments, ask for make-up quizzes, or request a lunchtime check-in.
Game: Codenames Duo (Strategic Clues) • IEP: Written advocacy & follow-through
WEEK 12 Overwhelm
The Overwhelm Breaker: 10-Minute Chunking
10-Min Skill: Breaking massive projects into 10-minute micro-sprints. Self-advocating for "checkpoint grading" rather than all-or-nothing submission.
Game: Cup Stacking Race • IEP: Task initiation & stamina
IEP Alignment: By Week 12, each student drafts and sends one real email to a general education teacher using their template. Facilitator confirms positive receipt and response.
RG Group • Facilitator Curriculum Map Page 3 of 4 (Weeks 9 – 12)
Phase 4 & Assessment Weeks 13 – 16 of 16
Boss Level & IEP Mastery Monitoring
Real-world social dynamics, conflict repair, peer pressure navigation, and IEP progress metrics.
WEEK 13 Peer Power
Navigating Group Work & Dominant Peers
10-Min Skill: Role allocation in group projects, speaking up when ignored, and coping with partners who don't contribute.
Game: Cooperative Bridge Build (Straws/Tape) • IEP: Peer collaboration
WEEK 14 Repair
The 20-Second Clean Apology (Repair & Reset)
10-Min Skill: A 3-step apology formula without defensiveness ("I did X, it caused Y, next time I will Z") to restore teacher/peer trust fast.
Game: Reverse Charades Team Challenge • IEP: Conflict resolution
WEEK 15 Clutch Time
Clutch Under Pressure: Test Day & Surprise Changes
10-Min Skill: Handling schedule disruptions, pop quizzes, and substitute teachers with adaptive cognitive flexibility.
Game: The Silent Order Challenge • IEP: Adaptability to changes
WEEK 16 Showcase
Boss Level Tournament & Self-Advocacy Showcase
10-Min Skill: Reviewing data logs, celebrating IEP milestones, and creating a permanent "Locker Power Card" for 8th grade transition.
Game: Championship Trivia / Team Escape • IEP: Self-evaluation mastery
Facilitator IEP Goal Progress Rubric (4-Point Scale)
Target IEP Domain 1 - Emerging (Prompted) 2 - Developing (Partial) 3/4 - Mastery (Independent) 1. Emotional Self-Regulation Requires adult verbal redirection during redline/frustration. Identifies RPM level with prompt; utilizes pause 50% of trials. Independently uses 3-sec pause or quiet break card in 4/5 opportunities. 2. Active & Respectful Comms Interrupts frequently or exhibits reactive sarcastic tone. Maintains body radar with reminder; uses echo check occasionally. Maintains respectful tone during conflict & active listens in 80% of sessions. 3. Academic Self-Advocacy Shuts down when stuck or relies on adult to notice confusion. Asks for help using provided script with initial facilitator cue. Independently clarifies instructions or requests IEP accommodations.
RG Group • Facilitator Curriculum Map Page 4 of 4 (Weeks 13 – 16)
Game Vault Facilitator Guide Facilitator Playbook 12-Minute Structured Unwind
RG Group • Social Game Vault
Low-stakes competitive and cooperative challenges designed to stress-test self-regulation and communication in real time.
The Instructional Science: 7th-grade boys disengage from pure didactic counseling. The 12-minute unwind game is not "free time"—it is an active simulation laboratory where high arousal occurs naturally, giving them authentic reps to practice pause buttons, calm tone, and sportsmanship.
1. Tower Under Pressure
Arousal & Focus
Setup: Jenga / wooden blocks. Players pull blocks while facilitator introduces gentle time limits or noise distractions.
Skill Anchor: 3-Second Breath before touching any block.
Debrief Prompt: "When the tower wobbled, what did your heart rate / RPM do?"
2. Blindfolded Architect
Active Listening
Setup: Pairs. Player A is blindfolded (or eyes closed) holding Lego/blocks. Player B has a visual model and gives verbal instructions only.
Skill Anchor: Echo Check ("Do you mean the 2x4 red brick?").
Debrief Prompt: "What caused frustration when words weren't precise?"
3. 20-Questions Deduction
Listening Radar
Setup: Secret mystery object taped to facilitator or player board. Boys take turns asking precise Yes/No questions.
Skill Anchor: Must repeat the previous clue before asking their new question.
Debrief Prompt: "How did listening to others save your team questions?"
4. Uno Sabotage Rules
Frustration Control
Setup: Standard Uno, but Draw 4 cards can be stacked and customized "sabotage" wild cards target leading players.
Skill Anchor: Redline Defuse (no slamming cards, neutral voice check).
Debrief Prompt: "How did you reset when you got hit with +8 cards?"
RG Group • Game Vault Facilitator Guide Page 1 of 2
Facilitator Playbook Games 5 – 8 & Protocols
Social Challenges & Debrief Framework
Advanced group challenges testing collaboration, respectful debate, and self-advocacy.
5. Rapid Debate Showdown
Respectful Pushback
Setup: Silly low-stakes topics (e.g., "Is cereal soup?", "Best gaming console"). 45 seconds per side.
Player Mission Log Worksheet 16-Week Player Mission Log Part 1 of 2: Weeks 1 – 8
RG Group • 16-Week Student Log
Fast weekly check-in. Low writing, high focus.
Player Name
Group Period
Phase 1: Engine Control (Self-Regulation & Focus) Weeks 1 – 4 of 16
WK 01
RPM Gauge: My starting engine speed today: [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 Focus ] [ 4 ] [ 5 Redline ]
Norms Signed
WK 02
3-Sec Pause: Practiced in class: [ ] 4x4 Box Breath [ ] Knuckle Press [ ] Mental 3-Count
1 Rep Done
WK 03
Focus Shield: My #1 classroom distraction trigger is:
Shield Set
WK 04
Redline Defuse: When angry, I will use: (Circle: Water Drink / Break Card / Deep Breath)
Phase 1 Done
Phase 2: Radar & Comms (Active Listening & Tone) Weeks 5 – 8 of 16
WK 05
Body Radar: Shoulders & eyes angled at speaker: Rating: 1 (Slouched) to 5 (Locked In): [ ]
Radar Active
WK 06
Echo Check: Repeated back a teacher direction: Class: [ ]
Echo Sent
WK 07
Tone Decoder: Caught sarcastic tone before speaking: [ ] Yes [ ] Needed a redo
Clean Tone
WK 08
Respectful Pushback: Used "I hear you, but..." formula: Target: [ ] Peer [ ] Teacher
Phase 2 Done
Halfway Checkpoint (Week 8 of 16 Complete) Self-Regulation & Active Listening Reps verified by Facilitator.
Facilitator Sign-Off
RG Group • 16-Week Player Mission Log Page 1 of 2 (Weeks 1 – 8)
16-Week Player Mission Log Part 2 of 2: Weeks 9 – 16
Self-Advocacy & Boss Level
Phase 3: Power Play (Self-Advocacy & Ownership) Weeks 9 – 12 of 16
WK 09
Help Signal: Asked for specific clarification in:
Asked Teacher
WK 10
Accommodations: Reminded teacher of my power-up: (Extra Time / Quiet Room / Chunked)
Pass Claimed
WK 11
Missing Work Triage: Sent 3-sentence email to:
Email Sent
WK 12
Overwhelm Breaker: Completed a 10-minute sprint on:
Phase 3 Done
Phase 4: Boss Level (Social Skills & Future Ready) Weeks 13 – 16 of 16
WK 13
Group Work Power: Took an active role in a group project without drama.
Squad Lead
WK 14
20-Sec Apology: Repaired a conflict quickly using the 3-step formula.
Tactical Skills Visual Reference RG Group Visual Tool Desk / Pocket Toolkit
RG Group • Focus & Regulation Engine
Keep on your desk or binder for instant real-time self-monitoring during class.
The 5-Gear Engine RPM Gauge
5
Gear 5: Redline Overdrive (Explosion / Shutdown)
Heart pounding, clenched fists, feeling aggressive or completely shutting down.
ACTION: Quiet Break Pass / Water Walk
4
Gear 4: High Revs (Frustrated / Agitated)
Tapping pencil, rolling eyes, sarcastic tone, fast breathing, easily irritated.
ACTION: 3-Second Tactical Pause Now
3
Gear 3: Locked-In Cruise (Optimal Learning Zone)
Body calm, eyes on speaker, pencil moving, ready to tackle challenging tasks.
TARGET ZONE: Maintain Focus Shield
2
Gear 2: Neutral Idle (Chilled / Passive)
Calm but slightly spaced out, listening with half attention.
ACTION: Straighten Spine & Check Radar
1
Gear 1: Parked (Exhausted / Sleepy)
Head on desk, zero motivation, heavy eyelids, unengaged.
ACTION: Deep Breath + Sip Cold Water
Tactical 4x4 Box Breath
Four counts each side. Drops heart rate in under 30 seconds without anyone noticing:
1. Inhale: 4 Sec 2. Hold: 4 Sec 3. Exhale: 4 Sec 4. Hold: 4 Sec
Covert Desk Resets (Stealth)
Knuckle Press: Press thumb firmly into opposite palm under desk.Shoulder Drop: Inhale, lift shoulders to ears, drop them completely.Visual Anchor: Pick one spot in room; stare for 5 steady seconds.
RG Group • Tactical Skills Visual Reference Page 1 of 2
RG Group Visual Tool Power Scripts & Comms
Self-Advocacy & Comms Cheat Sheet
Exact word-for-word scripts to get help, use accommodations, and resolve conflicts smoothly.
The 3-Sentence Teacher Email Formula
Subject: Question regarding [Assignment Name] - Period [X]
Line 1: Hi [Teacher Name], I am working on [Assignment Name] and have a question about [Step / Problem #].
Line 2: Can I check in with you briefly during [Homeroom / Advisory / Lunch] to clarify?
Line 3: Thank you, [Your Name].
Live In-Class Power Scripts
Instead of: "I don't get it"
