Review of the week's blend concepts and a formal assessment of decoding and encoding skills for CCVC and CVCC patterns.

Focus on CVCC words ending with S-blends (-st, -sk, -sp) and L-blends (-lt, -lp, -lk). Integration of initial and final blends.

Focus on CVCC words ending with nasal blends (-mp, -nd, -nt, -nk). Students identify the 'stuck' sound before the final consonant.

Focus on CCVC words starting with S-blends (st, sp, sl) and T-blends (tr, tw). Students practice maintaining the sequence of sounds in the cluster.

Introduction to CCVC words starting with liquid blends (L-blends like bl, cl, fl and R-blends like br, cr, dr). Students practice segmenting each sound in the blend.

Review of the week's concepts and a formal assessment of decoding and encoding skills.

Integrating consonant blends with digraphs (e.g., brush, cloth). Focused on multi-sound blending and segmenting.

Practice with mixed CCVC and CVCC patterns. Students discriminate between sounds at the beginning and end of words.

Focus on CVCC words ending with digraphs (sh, ch, th, ck). Students explore how the digraph sound completes the word.

Introduction to CCVC words starting with digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh). Students practice identifying the initial digraph and blending it with the rest of the word.

A hands-on science and ELA lesson where students explore mystery scents and use descriptive olfactory details to document their observations.

A foundational exploration of Earth's place in space, covering the Sun, gravity, atmosphere, and Earth's rotation through engaging true/false, matching, and multiple-choice questions.

A creative science project where students research a butterfly species of their choice and design an informative poster. The lesson includes a simplified reading guide, cut-and-paste components, and a presentation to guide the project.

Advanced word study focusing on syllable division rules, decoding strategies for 2-syllable words, and reading multisyllabic fluency.

A week of targeted CVC practice covering blending, initial and final consonant changes, and automaticity.

Students synthesize their knowledge of ecosystems to create narrative art pieces that tell the story of interdependence in the natural world.

An exploration into the chemistry of natural pigments, where students follow procedures to extract colors and document their experimental process.

Students learn the art of botanical illustration by observing plant structures and recording their findings with scientific precision and artistic flair.

An introductory biology lesson where students act as detectives to investigate the causes and effects of extinction through an interactive gallery walk.

Explore the layers of the atmosphere and how heat moves through Equestria with the help of the Mane Six. This lesson covers atmospheric layers and thermal energy transfer using simplified language and visual symbols.

This lesson teaches students why wild animals, especially babies, should remain in their natural habitats rather than being brought to school, focusing on the safety of the animal and the classroom community.

A lesson exploring the differences between generalist and specialist species, focusing on how their niches affect their survival and impact on ecosystems.

A deep dive into the complex food webs of the kelp forest ecosystem. Students will explore energy flow, keystone species, and the delicate balance of marine life through evidence-based reading and hands-on mapping.

Students will explore the complex relationships within a kelp forest ecosystem, focusing on energy flow through food chains and webs while comparing on-level and supported reading materials.

A focused reading comprehension lesson exploring the lives of ants, designed with clear structure and visual supports for 1st-2nd grade students.

A comprehensive set of resources to help students research, organize, and deliver a verbal presentation on a mammal of their choice, including structured flashcards and a grading rubric.

A two-part small-group phonics sequence for Grade 3 students (reading at 1st-2nd grade level). Part 1 focuses on Silent e (VCe) patterns, and Part 2 focuses on R-controlled vowel patterns.

Students explore the diverse ecosystems of our planet through a non-fiction reading passage and an engaging class discussion focused on animal adaptations and survival.

A series of five reading comprehension worksheets for 3rd grade, focusing on cause, effect, and main idea. Each worksheet features a unique passage with five EOG-style multiple-choice questions and space for student annotations or notes.

A series of five targeted worksheets designed to review 3rd-grade fraction concepts through various visual models, including bar models, circle areas, set models, and number lines. Each worksheet prepares students for EOG-style questions with rigorous practice and dedicated workspace.

A focused lesson on beginning and ending consonant blends and common digraphs (sh, th, wh, ch, ck, ph, ng, nk) using short vowel words. Students "construct" words in a workshop-themed environment.

A welcoming set of resources for a school Open House, featuring a habitat-themed activity for students and families.

An all-in-one review session covering Life Science, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design for the 5th grade MCAS.

An independent study unit exploring the relationships between the Earth, Moon, and Sun, covering rotation, revolution, moon phases, and gravity.

A focused lesson on matter's properties and states, using cause-and-effect and compare-and-contrast text structures to build literacy skills.

A detective-themed lesson focusing on decoding and spelling multisyllabic words with the 'oi' and 'oy' diphthongs. Students learn the placement rules for these spellings and apply them through sorting and syllable division activities.

This lesson explores the various ways animals interact and survive in groups, focusing on specific behaviors like schooling, herding, and cooperative hunting, while introducing students to the creative collective nouns used to describe these groups.

A comprehensive set of rubrics designed for evaluating paired ecosystem observation activities, focusing on scientific accuracy, inquiry, and collaboration.

A comprehensive exploration of the human digestive system, focusing on the journey of food and the specific functions of each organ while building ELA skills in identifying main ideas and supporting details.

A hands-on STEAM lesson where students explore the stages of a plant's life cycle through visual aids, vocabulary building, and a planting activity.

A series of reading comprehension materials exploring major human body systems, focusing on the respiratory and circulatory systems. Aligned to 3rd-grade NC ELA standards for main idea, cause and effect, and academic vocabulary.

Students simulate the pollination process through a high-energy movement game, learning about the symbiotic relationship between bees and flowers and its importance to our food system.