A foundational grammar lesson for young learners focusing on the structure 'am/is/are + going to' to describe upcoming plans and intentions through visual storytelling and guided practice.
Mastering the final stable syllable 'Consonant-le' found at the end of multi-syllabic words.
Analyzing how the 'Bossy R' influences the sound of the preceding vowel in R-controlled syllables.
Tracking down vowel teams where two vowels work together to create a specific long or unique vowel sound.
Deciphering the Magic E (VCe) pattern where a silent 'e' at the end of a syllable makes the preceding vowel long.
Exploring open syllables that end in a single vowel, which typically makes its long sound.
Investigation of closed syllables where a single vowel is followed by one or more consonants, resulting in a short vowel sound.
A beginner-level reading comprehension lesson focused on zoo animals, featuring simple sentences and key vocabulary for Level E readers.
A high-octane sight word practice lesson where students park toy cars on matching word spots to build fluency with Pre-Primer Dolch words.
A collection of instructional resources and organizing tools for nonsense word fluency practice across various phonics patterns.
A comprehensive lesson on adding suffixes to multi-syllabic words ending in a silent 'e', focusing on the rules for dropping or keeping the 'e' based on the suffix type.
Conclusion of the fable where Leo chooses honesty. Students determine the central idea and the overarching moral of the story.
Students follow the plot as Leo's lie leads to unexpected consequences, focusing on how character choices drive the story and how those choices make the character feel.
Introduction to the fable 'Leo and the Golden Coin'. Students identify the characters, setting, and the initial problem Leo faces when he finds something that isn't his.
A collection of high-contrast visual resources for mastering the first 30 Fry sight words, designed for clarity and ease of use in flashcard drills and classroom displays.
A word study lesson focused on the /oi/ diphthong, teaching the spelling patterns 'oi' and 'oy' through a toy factory theme. Students will learn the positional rules for each spelling and practice through sorting and identification activities.
A pair of engaging recording sheets designed for students to track their reading on Epic!, featuring specific templates for both fiction and nonfiction texts.
The starting point for all student agents, featuring the mission briefing and essential toolkits for the four program pillars.
Program-wide materials for the Mastermind Academy, including the parent information brochure and the student graduation certificate.
A collection of visual goal-tracking dashboards for grades 1-5, using a rocket launch theme to help students visualize their reading fluency targets for the year.
A final review and celebration of the skills learned throughout the Mastermind Academy program.
Students learn to identify and regulate their emotions to stay in the "learning zone."
Mind masters learn to switch their "brain gears" to focus on the task at hand and ignore distractions.
Specialists focus on the "cement" of writing: punctuation, capitalization, and grammar rules.
Engineers learn to expand their simple "blueprints" by adding descriptive adjectives and powerful verbs.