A deep dive into James Baldwin's 'Sonny's Blues,' focusing on character dynamics, the symbolism of jazz, and the redemptive power of art in 1950s Harlem.

A comprehensive phonics lesson introducing the five r-controlled vowels (ar, er, ir, or, ur) through interactive forest-themed instruction and practice.

A comprehensive lesson teaching students how to distinguish between small and big problems and apply one of Kelso's nine choices to resolve minor conflicts independently.

A comprehensive lesson for high school student leaders on the art of delegation, focusing on building trust, matching strengths, and clear communication.

A comprehension assessment focused on the initial chapters of 'Flipped' by Wendelin Van Draanen, exploring dual perspectives, character motivations, and key plot points between Bryce and Juli.

A fast-paced, 20-minute session focusing on practical anxiety management and setting healthy friendship boundaries.

A comprehensive lesson designed for 3rd grade students in inclusive social/emotional programs, focusing on decoding non-verbal cues and matching social reactions to specific environmental contexts. Students will learn to 'scan' for facial expressions, body language, and group energy to navigate transitions and interactions successfully.

A lesson focused on identifying misinformation and disinformation through short case studies, culminating in a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) paragraph about spotting digital red flags.

A comprehensive collection of 10 word search puzzles focusing on commonly confused words (homophones and near-homophones). Designed to improve vocabulary recognition and spelling through engaging "Case File" themed activities.

A comprehensive small group lesson on self-regulation techniques using a 'Control Center' metaphor to help students identify their emotions and apply calming strategies.

A collection of graphic organizers designed to help students write structured paragraphs about their favorite things using sentence stems and frames.

A fun, career-themed lesson for 2nd grade students to master the difference between facts and opinions. Students explore various jobs while learning to distinguish objective information from personal feelings.

Students research a Greek deity to argue whether they embody 'Heroic' or 'Monstrous' qualities using textual evidence and perspective analysis. The lesson focuses on CCSS standards for summarizing, analyzing word choice, and identifying narrative perspective.

A 50-minute small group SEL lesson for high schoolers focused on navigating summer break with a focus on mental health, safety, and a healthy balance of productivity and rest.

Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of William Kamkwamba's memoir about building a windmill in Malawi.

Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of the dual-narrative memoir about a life-changing pen pal relationship.

Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of Reyna Grande's memoir about her journey from Mexico to the United States.

Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of Trevor Noah's memoir about growing up in apartheid-era South Africa.

Vocabulary study for the first four chapters of Ji-Li Jiang's memoir about the Cultural Revolution in China.

An exploration of the first five chapters of Esperanza Rising, focusing on the dramatic shift from luxury to labor and the beginning of Esperanza's migration journey.