A specialized spelling sequence for middle school students, focusing on complex phonetic patterns and their practical application in reading and writing. The sequence uses a 'Blueprint' theme to treat word construction as structural engineering.
A series of functional math lessons focusing on essential life skills for independent living, starting with the Next Dollar Up method for purchasing items.
A comprehensive unit on figurative language, taking students from basic comparisons like similes and metaphors to complex devices like oxymorons and symbolism. Students act as 'Language Scientists' in a literary lab to synthesize and analyze text.
A dual-unit intervention sequence for 6th grade Tier 2 decoding. Unit 1 focuses on Morphology (Lessons 1-15). Unit 2 focuses on Syllable Types and Division Patterns (Lessons 16-30) through an architectural blueprint theme.
An 8-week Tier 2 intervention program designed for 7th graders to develop essential executive functioning skills, including organization, time management, and study strategies, using a blueprint-themed architectural framework.
An 8-session writing program for 6th graders focused on Ancient Egypt, utilizing Brain Frames to build independence in paragraph organization and writing. Each session targets a specific visual organization tool and a historical topic to move students from guided to independent writing.
A collection of tools and guides for educators to monitor student behavior and progress, facilitating clear communication between school and home.
A comprehensive novel study for Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, focusing on 7th-grade reading standards including character development, plot structure, and theme. Students explore Brian Robeson's survival journey through the lens of a 'Survival Field Guide' aesthetic.
A three-part grammar intensive for 8th graders focusing on the mechanics of compound and complex sentences through architectural-themed practice and application.
A comprehensive program for students receiving paraprofessional support to build independence through work completion strategies and academic organizational habits.
A series of lessons exploring complex spelling patterns including assimilated suffixes and chameleon prefixes to improve student decoding and spelling accuracy.
A series of lessons focused on analyzing key chapters of 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963', with a specific focus on plot development, theme, and author's craft.
A comprehensive series of 30-minute lessons tailored for different grade levels (K-10) to foster understanding, empathy, and advocacy regarding autism and neurodiversity. Each lesson uses age-appropriate literature to ground the conversation.
A comprehensive training module for paraprofessionals to support K-8 students in sensory regulation. It focuses on identifying internal states, building sensory menus, and implementing proactive breaks to maintain a 'ready to learn' zone.
A series of three high-intensity stations designed to prepare students for the STAAR English assessment, focusing on thesis development, paired passage analysis, and sentence combining.
A 5-day ELA test prep intensive for 6th-7th grade special education students, themed around outdoor survival. This sequence focuses on WVDE ELA standards for citing textual evidence using the RACE strategy and daily morpheme work.