A 1st-grade lesson focused on time zones and sentence elaboration. Students learn that it's different times in different places while practicing adding descriptive details to their spoken sentences.
Intensive training on the fourth set of word reading fluency words. Students master high-frequency and decoding words from the DIBELS WRF 1.4 list.
Intensive training on the third set of word reading fluency words. Students master high-frequency and decoding words from the DIBELS WRF 1.3 list.
Intensive training on the second set of word reading fluency words. Students master high-frequency and decoding words from the DIBELS WRF 1.2 list.
A set of engaging, themed flashcards and a corresponding progress monitoring tracker based on DIBELS 8th Edition Word Reading Fluency lists. Students act as 'Word Wizards' to master high-frequency and decoding words.
A collection of engaging puzzle activities based on the book "Hero Law Enforcement Dogs" by Jennifer Boothroyd, focusing on vocabulary and key facts about K9 units.
A comprehensive series of morning work activities for 1st grade students, including handwriting practice and foundational math skills like addition and subtraction up to 10.
An introductory lesson on the '-ed' suffix, teaching students to identify base words and recognize the three different sounds (/t/, /d/, and /id/) that '-ed' can make.
A targeted phonics and vocabulary lesson designed to help 3rd graders master CVC decoding, differentiate between short and long vowels (Silent E), and recognize common digraphs through visual support and active sorting.
A foundational phonics lesson that introduces and reinforces all consonant sounds and short vowel sounds through interactive "Safari" themed activities. Students will practice letter identification, sound production, and sound sorting.
A modified introduction to Don Quixote for students at a 1st-grade reading level, focusing on character traits and story-specific vocabulary through visual aids and simplified text.
A lesson focused on analyzing the classic fable 'The Tortoise and the Hare', with a specific emphasis on character traits, motivations, and the central moral.
A lesson focused on practicing pre-primer sight words through the engaging theme of outer space exploration. Students use a word bank to complete simple sentences about planets, stars, and rockets.
A foundational lesson introducing the lowercase letters 's' and 'a'. Includes multisensory routines, oral language drills, and letter formation practice.
Focuses on the short 'e' vowel sound (/ɛ/ as in "egg"), introducing the "mid-smile" mouth position and comparing it with the short 'a' and 'i' sounds to refine auditory discrimination.
Focuses on the short 'u' vowel sound (/ʌ/ as in "up" or "umbrella"), introducing the "relaxed jaw" mouth position and continuous blending of short 'u' CVC words.
Explores the short 'o' vowel sound (/ɑː/ as in "octopus"), focusing on the 'open mouth' position and continuous blending of CVC words.
Introduces the short 'i' vowel sound (/ɪ/ as in "igloo"), building on previous blending skills with a focus on auditory discrimination and multi-sensory letter formation.
Focuses on the short 'a' vowel sound, phonemic awareness, and the 'continuous blending' technique to help students move from individual sounds to whole words.
This lesson focuses on decoding and distinguishing between the two sounds of the 'oo' digraph (as in 'soon' and 'book'), including sentence writing practice with target words.
A foundational phonics lesson focused on identifying beginning sounds and matching them to corresponding uppercase letters through a fun safari-themed activity.
The final cumulative assessment for the Buddy Bonders unit. Students demonstrate their mastery of short vowel sounds and comprehension of the unit's themes of friendship and sharing.
Focuses on the short 'o' vowel sound through a story about two friends, Bob and Rob, sharing a favorite play spot. Includes decodable text, fluency drills, and comprehension review.
Focuses on the short 'u' vowel sound through a story about two friends, Gus and Bud, sharing a snack in the sun. Includes decodable text, fluency practice, and comprehension activities.
Focuses on the short 'i' vowel sound through a story about two friends, Tim and Liz, sharing a big craft kit. Includes decodable text, fluency practice, and comprehension activities.
Focuses on the short 'e' vowel sound and sight word review through a story about two friends working together to fix a net. Includes decodable text, fluency drills, and comprehension activities.
Focuses on short vowel sounds and basic sight words through a story about sharing a ball at the park. Includes decodable text, fluency practice, and comprehension tasks.
Applying knowledge of the letter M to vocabulary and initial sounds. Students will identify 'M' objects and complete a sound-sorting activity to demonstrate mastery.
Focused on the fine motor development required to write the letter M. This lesson provides tactile-inspired tracing activities and slides that guide students through the physical movement of 'sky writing' the letter.
An introduction to the shape and sound of the letter M using 'Mighty Monsters' as a hook. Students will practice recognizing the letter and its sound through guided slides and a large-print tracing activity.
A lesson focused on developing active listening skills and the ability to identify key details during a read-aloud session. Students will learn 'Whole Body Listening' and detective-style strategies to capture specific information.
A lesson focused on improving reading fluency and automaticity with CCVC and CVCC words using rapid naming charts and flashcards.
A hands-on review of subjects and predicates using a construction-themed approach to building sentences. Includes a cut-and-paste sort, a matching game, and unscramble cards.
In this lesson, students become 'Main Idea Detectives' to investigate the relationship between a central topic and the specific details that support it through hands-on sorting and writing activities.
An enchanting lesson to help kindergarteners master high-frequency sight words through sentence writing, matching games, and bingo.
The final stage of the intervention, focusing on reading 'PH' words within sentences and short controlled passages. Includes speed drills and a final progress check.
Focuses on encoding 'PH' words. Students practice orthographic mapping and learn to distinguish when to use 'F' versus 'PH' in their writing.