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Bring the R.E.A.L. Framework to Life in Your Classroom
You don’t need to change everything overnight—just start where it matters most: how learning feels and flows for your students.
This page gives you everything you need to design brain-aligned, student-centered lessons using the R.E.A.L. Framework (Regulate, Engage, Apply, Loop) and the MAPS Motivation Drivers (Meaning, Anticipation, Progress, Social Reward).
🧠Use This Page To:
âś… Plan one R.E.A.L. lesson
âś… Infuse MAPS into a unit you already teach
âś… Reflect on what your classroom climate needs
âś… Shift one routine to support focus and belonging
🛠️ Featured Planning Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Download |
|---|---|---|
| R.E.A.L. Lesson Planning Template | Design a brain-aligned lesson in 4 phases | [Download PDF] |
| MAPS Motivation Quick Guide | Boost attention, effort, and connection | [Download PDF] |
| Reflection & Feedback Loop Tool | Support student metacognition and growth | [Download PDF] |
| Classroom Climate Check | Build emotional safety and attention readiness | [Download PDF] |
🧠R.E.A.L. Planning Tips
- Start small. Just build one Regulate or Engage move into your next lesson.
- Pair phases. Regulate + Engage go hand-in-hand. So do Apply + Loop.
- Think MAPS. Ask: What will spark curiosity? Where will students see growth?
🔄 Plan – Test – Reflect – Repeat
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s progress.
Start planning, try it out, and loop back. The more you design with the brain in mind, the more your students will show up—focused, curious, and ready to learn.
✍️ Ready to Start?
➡️ [Download the Planning Template]
➡️ [Explore Examples] (Coming Soon)
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Need help? We’ll meet you where you are.
Let’s plan learning that works with the brain—not against it.