Phonetic foundations of Mandarin Chinese through initials, finals, and tone variations. Develops accurate pronunciation and transcription skills using the Pinyin Romanization system.
A comprehensive introductory unit for 8th-grade Spanish, focusing on global geography, essential communication, and rich cultural traditions through a 'Cultural Passport' lens.
A foundational ESL sequence focused on animal names, movement verbs, and the sentence structure 'The animal can verb'. Designed for young learners with visual support and interactive activities.
A comprehensive program for teaching phonological awareness to secondary ELLs, focusing on multisyllabic academic vocabulary and phoneme manipulation.
A project-based sequence for 7th-grade students focusing on interpreting authentic Mandarin Chinese texts, including street signs, menus, stylized fonts, and digital interfaces. Students apply character recognition skills to real-world survival scenarios and create a final travel guide.
A high-energy Mandarin Chinese sequence for Pre-K students using the Total Physical Response (TPR) method. Students learn to respond to physical commands and action verbs through games and movement, building direct meaning without translation.
A foundational Mandarin Chinese sequence for Pre-K students focused on identifying family members. Students learn vocabulary for parents, siblings, and grandparents through interactive games, songs, and visual inquiry.
A foundational sequence for Pre-K learners to explore the four tones of Mandarin Chinese through auditory play, physical movement, and vocal exploration. Students learn to associate pitch changes with meaning using relatable sounds like questioning 'Huh?' or firm 'No!' gestures.
A physical and auditory introduction to the four Mandarin tones for Pre-K learners, using movement, animal analogies, and games to make pitch concrete.
A foundational sequence for 5th graders to master Mandarin Chinese sentence structure using high-frequency verbs and pronouns through a 'Flipped' and 'Simulation' approach.
A 5-lesson sequence for 5th-grade students focused on mastering Mandarin Chinese characters for numbers 1-10 and immediate family members through game-based learning and logical puzzles.
This sequence introduces Kindergarten students to Mandarin Chinese characters for numbers 1-10 through visual mnemonics, hand gestures, and playful simulations. Students progress from simple horizontal lines to complex symbols, culminating in a classroom shop and Bingo game to reinforce character recognition.
A high-stakes immersive sequence where 12th-grade students act as 'Protocol Analysts' to master Mandarin greetings and introductions. Students progress from basic register recognition to complex social deduction through simulated audio audits and role-play analysis.
A lesson focused on animal characteristics and habitats, helping students build descriptive vocabulary.
A collection of introductory materials for learning common action verbs in English, featuring visual aids and multilingual translations in Chinese and Portuguese.
This lesson introduces Pre-K students to basic feelings in both English and Chinese through interactive slides, facial expression practice, and a matching activity. students will learn to identify happy, sad, angry, and surprised in both languages.
A foundational vocabulary lesson for K-5 heritage learners focusing on nature elements and common animals through visual flashcards and practice activities.
