Unit overview and teacher facilitation guide for 'The Magic E Files'.

Read a decodable passage featuring i_e words and heart words, followed by a writing application.

Practice complex word chains and orthographic mapping of i_e words to build automaticity.

Learn and map heart words 'by' and 'my' while integrating them into i_e word sentences.

Focus on i_e words with initial and final blends like smile and slide, including word chaining activities.

Introduce the magic 'e' concept for the long i sound in CVCe words and practice mapping basic words like ride and bike.

A 30-minute engineering challenge where students build and test structures using six different material stations to understand earthquake stability.

Final review and assessment of the 'ch' digraph and Heart Words. Students demonstrate mastery through dictation and independent application.

Intensive UFLI-aligned practice including vowel intensive desk tents and a deep-dive tactile study of the Heart Words 'talk' and 'walk'.

Advanced practice with 'ch' through word chaining and cumulative review. Continued reinforcement of Heart Words.

Review of 'ch' spelling and introduction to reading 'talk' and 'walk' within a decodable passage. Emphasis on fluency and comprehension.

Introduction to the 'ch' digraph with phonemic awareness blending/segmenting and the three-part drill. Focus on initial and final 'ch' in words like 'chop', 'rich', and 'chat'.

A comprehensive phonics review lesson focusing on short vowels, the FLSZ rule, welded sounds, digraphs, and specific heart words through detective-themed activities.

A 5-day instructional sequence for teaching the -all, -oll, and -ull sounds, including heart words, blending, segmenting, and reading application.

An introductory lesson for Pre-K students to explore the three states of water (solid, liquid, and gas) through hands-on manipulatives, sensory play, and creative activities.

A hands-on science and ELA lesson where students explore mystery scents and use descriptive olfactory details to document their observations.

This lesson teaches students why wild animals, especially babies, should remain in their natural habitats rather than being brought to school, focusing on the safety of the animal and the classroom community.

A hands-on introduction to gravity where Kindergarten students predict and observe how different objects fall to the ground.

A phonics-focused lesson for kindergarteners to practice reading and comprehending initial s-blends through decodable sentences and visual matching.

A focused lesson on beginning and ending consonant blends and common digraphs (sh, th, wh, ch, ck, ph, ng, nk) using short vowel words. Students "construct" words in a workshop-themed environment.

A welcoming set of resources for a school Open House, featuring a habitat-themed activity for students and families.

A hands-on STEAM lesson where students explore the stages of a plant's life cycle through visual aids, vocabulary building, and a planting activity.

Students simulate the pollination process through a high-energy movement game, learning about the symbiotic relationship between bees and flowers and its importance to our food system.

Teachers learn to break complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps using classroom routines and Iowa Core standards as examples.

Students explore five major world habitats—Forest, Ocean, Desert, Arctic, and Rainforest—identifying key characteristics and the animals that call them home through visual presentation and hands-on sorting activities.

An introductory lesson on waste management and recycling where students practice sorting materials and learning key environmental vocabulary.

A lesson focused on simple, actionable steps students can take to reduce energy consumption at home and school.

A beginner-friendly exploration of the four stages of a butterfly's life cycle, featuring a reading passage and comprehension activities focused on sequencing and Wh- questions.

Une leçon d'éveil sensoriel pour les élèves de maternelle, centrée sur la découverte des textures à travers le toucher. Les élèves apprennent à identifier et nommer les sensations : dur, mou, doux et piquant.

A full-day Earth Day adventure for Pre-K students exploring measurement (heavy vs. light), sorting recyclables, and celebrating our planet through art and play centers.

Meeting the new chicks and learning about gentle care and observation.

A dramatic play and movement-based lesson exploring the physical effort of hatching.

A focus on communication and sound as chicks begin to peep and tap within their shells.

Exploring what happens inside the egg through fine motor play and visual aids.

An introduction to the incubator and the concept of 'waiting' for life, focusing on sensory warmth and careful observation.

A foundational lesson introducing the concept of growth and change in plants and animals. Students practice generating curious questions based on visual and auditory media to drive their learning throughout the unit.

A comprehensive suite of data tracking tools for students to monitor their reading progress, including benchmark assessments and IMSE Orton-Gillingham concept checks from Kindergarten through 5th grade.

A library-focused lesson for K-2 students that celebrates Earth Day through a nature-themed read-aloud and interactive activities that encourage appreciation and care for the environment.

A multi-sensory exploration of spring through the lens of the five senses, designed to build observation skills and descriptive language in K-5 students.

A magical introduction to environmental stewardship for Kindergarteners, focusing on sorting waste into trash, recycling, and compost through the lens of being 'Waste Wise Wizards'.

A sensory-focused lesson for Pre-K students to explore garden textures like soft, smooth, and prickly through hands-on exploration and visual aids.

A review lesson where students sort various chores into push or pull categories and participate in a class-wide 'Chore Challenge' game.

An introduction to the concept of 'Pull' through tasks like opening drawers, raking leaves, and pulling a wagon.