A structured literacy lesson focusing on the 'th' digraph (voiced and unvoiced), featuring the 'My Sloth Smells!' passage and instruction on the Heart Words 'think', 'with', and 'both'.
A targeted phonics-based mini-lesson that utilizes orthographic mapping to help students decode, map, and master the high-frequency word "from". Students move from sound-spelling mapping to interactive slide activities and hands-on sentence-building task cards.
A magical reading initiative where students take home a stuffed book character (starting with Pig the Pug) along with companion books. They read the books, document character traits, write imaginative stories, and keep an interactive travel journal of their real-world adventures with their buddy.
A sensory-rich, early literacy lesson focusing on the handwriting and phonics of letters D, B, and P. Using the visual mnemonic 'Start with a line, then add a belly,' students learn correct letter formation and build foundational phonemic awareness through engaging Circle Maps.
A collection of visual resources to help students locate text evidence and answer key comprehension questions using the 5Ws and How framework.
A comprehensive kindergarten phonics lesson focused on establishing sensory and kinesthetic routines for the letters a, t, p, and n. Includes daily whole-group instruction, structured small-group activities, hands-on sensory centers, and printable assessment cards.
A complete phonics and handwriting lesson focused on teaching letters R, b, and d. It features powerful b/d reversal strategies (the 'bed' hand gesture and left-to-right line-first vs. circle-first clues), an interactive circle map activity, and hands-on tactile and sensory building centers.
A kindergarten lesson focused on teaching young writers how to share their work proudly and listen attentively to their peers, utilizing structured sentence stems and active sharing routines.
A playful, active kindergarten lesson that introduces students to the two families of the alphabet: vowels (A, E, I, O, U) and consonants. Through music, interactive card sorting, and hands-on magnetic letter games, students learn to distinguish between these two letter types.
A kindergarten writing lesson introducing essential tools (crayons, pencils, folders), classroom routines for managing supplies, and an open-ended free drawing and labeling task.
A kindergarten writing lesson teaching students how writers use labels to help readers understand their drawings, featuring oral naming of school objects and a drawing task with labels.
A kindergarten lesson focusing on comparing and matching uppercase and lowercase letters through sensory play, a movement-based matching game, and a Mo Willems inspired interactive read-aloud.
A high-energy, visual lesson for Kindergarten students to learn the relationship between uppercase and lowercase letters through sensory tracing, matching games, and literature.
A foundational writing lesson for early learners exploring how pictures can tell stories. Students practice speaking in complete sentences before drawing themselves doing an activity at school.
A hands-on, multi-sensory lesson focusing on diagonal strokes and letters A, V, and W. Students use gross motor paths, tactile building mats, and structured worksheets to master slanted lines.
A comprehensive kindergarten writing lesson plan and supporting materials designed to teach students that writers write about what they know, starting with their school. It includes a detailed teacher guide, interactive slide deck, student drawing and writing worksheet, visual anchor chart, and oral practice flashcards.
A lesson focused on teaching students how to ask and answer who, what, where, when, why, and how questions using a progression of student-friendly learning targets.