A hands-on lesson for first graders to identify and divide multisyllabic words with two closed syllables using the VC/CV pattern. Students will learn to spot the "vowel-consonant-consonant-vowel" pattern to decode longer words.

Students will learn to decode two-syllable words by identifying the VC/CV pattern between two closed syllables, using a hands-on cutting and pasting approach.

A series of activities focusing on long 'a' spelling patterns: a-consonant-e, vowel teams ai/ay, and open syllables. Students practice mapping sounds, completing sentences, and sorting words to build phonemic awareness and spelling proficiency.

A foundational phonics lesson focusing on short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) and high-frequency sight words using an adventure-themed "Vowel Valley" concept.

A foundational literacy lesson focusing on short vowel sounds and high-frequency sight words through an engaging 'nature expedition' theme. Students will identify vowel sounds in CVC words and practice common sight words.

Students practice reading comprehension and narrative sequencing by ordering sentences from Aesop's classic fable of the boy who cried wolf. The lesson includes a visual storytelling presentation, printable sentence strips for tactile learning, and a follow-up writing activity.

A collection of worksheets designed to help students write structured biographical paragraphs about historical figures using mind maps and sentence starters. Each worksheet features a unique theme tailored to the figure's profession.

A focused lesson on distinguishing between open and closed syllables through visual coding and step-by-step detective work.

A comprehensive small-group lesson focused on the foundational skills of retelling and paraphrasing using short fiction. Students use blueprint-themed tools to identify story structure and practice restating ideas in their own words.

A collection of reflective and creative activities for Memorial Day, including a poppy craft writing activity, a gratitude letter template, and acrostic poems to honor fallen heroes.

Students learn to navigate story structure by becoming 'Plot Pilots,' guiding their narratives through takeoff, cruising, and landing. This lesson covers the essential elements of beginning, middle, and end using an engaging aviation metaphor.

A comprehensive lesson on identifying the letter V, including uppercase and lowercase recognition, sound association, and visual discrimination.

A foundational literacy lesson focusing on the letter V through multi-sensory recognition, tracing practice, and initial sound identification for Van, Vet, and Vest.

A comprehensive assessment tool for tracking student mastery of 27 essential sight words through recognition tasks.

A lesson designed to help students analyze and sequence fairy tales, focusing on identifying the conflict, resolution, and underlying theme through structured graphic organizers.

A lively introduction to using '-ing' endings to describe actions happening now, featuring engaging visuals and hands-on practice for 1st graders.

A collection of versatile graphic organizers designed to help students analyze fiction and nonfiction picture books. Each organizer focuses on a specific reading skill, providing a structured framework for student response.

A toolkit of success criteria and structured practice materials for IMSE Orton-Gillingham dictation routines, focusing on word mapping and sentence conventions.

A foundational phonics lesson focusing on identifying, reading, and writing words with initial and final blends using short vowels. Students will 'build' words and practice reading them in context through a construction-themed series of activities.

A slide deck introducing 1st grade students to the expectations and behaviors required for the full IMSE OG lesson sequence, including Three Part Drill, Vowel Intensive, Dictation, and Red Words.