App Explorers

A comprehensive series of take-home practice worksheets for Kindergarten students following the UFLI Foundations scope for Alphabet Knowledge. Each worksheet focuses on a single letter-sound correspondence with activities for letter formation, decoding, encoding, and simple sentence reading.

A high-energy exploration of the most powerful explosions in history and the cosmos, designed for advanced kindergarten learners. This sequence investigates the physics of energy release through volcanoes, asteroids, and stars.

A comprehensive collection of introductory science modules for first-grade emergent readers, covering biology, meteorology, physics, and earth science through simple, repetitive text and engaging activities.

A comprehensive 36-week phonics and comprehension curriculum for small groups. Each week focuses on a specific phonetic target integrated with a reading comprehension strategy, following a systematic, multisensory approach.

A comprehensive phonics sequence covering complex letter sounds including digraphs and glued/welded sounds through visual play and detective-themed activities.

A comprehensive kindergarten science unit designed to help students identify and summarize the characteristics of living and non-living things, focusing on structure, growth, changes, movement, and basic needs.

A 5-day phonics unit focused on the i_e (CVCe) pattern with blends and heart words 'by' and 'my'. The unit uses a 'Secret Agent' detective theme to engage students in word mapping, chaining, and passage reading.

A fast-paced makerspace series where students tackle engineering challenges. This unit focuses on structural integrity and seismic resistance using everyday materials.

A comprehensive 5-day literacy unit focusing on the digraph 'ch' and irregular Heart Words 'talk' and 'walk'. This sequence follows a structured literacy approach incorporating phonemic awareness, cumulative review, explicit phonics instruction, and tactile irregular word practice.

A comprehensive 5-day phonics unit focusing on the welded sounds -all, -oll, and -ull. Includes word chaining with initial sound changes, heart word instruction for go, no, and so, and a complete decodable reader with comprehension support.

A comprehensive phonics sequence that takes students from basic CVC words to complex consonant blends and digraphs through interactive workshop-themed activities and games.

A professional development series for PreK-12 educators that reframes Computer Science as a "Superpower" through Computational Thinking. Teachers explore how CS concepts like decomposition, abstraction, and automation are already present in their daily instructional practices and Iowa Core content.

A comprehensive unit focused on environmental stewardship, exploring waste management, conservation, and sustainable living through hands-on activities.

A five-part multi-sensory journey for preschoolers exploring the life cycle of a chick, from incubation to hatching. This sequence emphasizes fine motor skills, communication, and sensory exploration through hands-on activities.

A series of nature-based investigations helping young learners connect with seasonal changes using their senses and scientific observation.

A functional science unit for Essential Skills classrooms focusing on identifying push and pull forces within daily household chores and routines. Students explore forces through visual identification, movement-based games, and guided group activities.

A multi-part exploration of the human body for early learners, covering the five senses, the circulatory system, and other vital functions.

A science-focused sequence exploring the fascinating process of metamorphosis through the life cycle of a butterfly, focusing on sequencing skills and biological stages.

A comprehensive exploration of plant life, beginning with the first signs of spring and basic life cycles, and extending into the detailed mechanisms of how plants grow, transport nutrients, and adapt.

A charming introduction to the world of insects for kindergarteners, focusing on identifying bugs, understanding their habitats, and recognizing their unique features.

A series of introductory lessons exploring different habitats (Arctic, Freshwater, etc.) and the unique animals that live in each, designed for early elementary learners.

A 6-week design thinking and logic sequence for K-1 GT students, focusing on weather phenomena and culminating in the creation of futuristic weather tools and suits. Aligned to Texas GT standards for creative and productive thinking.

A four-part summer camp program focused on hands-on STEM exploration using everyday materials. Students will explore environmental science, aerospace engineering, mechanical design, and chemical reactions through play-based challenges.

A kindergarten science unit exploring animal survival strategies including camouflage and hibernation through repetitive texts and interactive sorting.

A differentiated unit on the solar system designed for newcomers and students with IEPs, focusing on the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars with heavy visual support and simplified language.

A comprehensive K-8 curriculum designed to build foundational AI literacy through understanding, evaluation, application, and ethics. Each grade level tackles a specific theme, progressing from basic robot concepts to complex algorithmic bias and societal impact.

A 3-day introductory science sequence for early learners (PreK-1st) exploring the fundamental needs of plants, animals, and humans. Students will discover commonalities in survival requirements through visuals, guided practice, and hands-on sorting.

A comprehensive 5-day phonics unit focused on the "bonus letters" (Floss Rule: f, l, s, z) including heart words 'your' and 'want'. Students explore the concept of doubling final consonants in one-syllable short vowel words through a factory-themed learning experience.

A 5-day intensive review of all short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) using the 'Vowel Voyagers' theme. Includes daily phonemic awareness, word building, decodable reading, and heart word mastery.

A 4-day introduction to weather types and appropriate clothing choices for preschool and kindergarten students. Students explore hot, cold, rainy, and warm/sunny conditions through visual slides, hands-on sorting activities, and creative worksheets.

A comprehensive K-12 AI literacy sequence covering the fundamentals of how AI works, machine learning, ethics, social impact, and creative application through age-appropriate lessons.

A primary science unit exploring how different animals are covered and why these coverings help them survive in their environments. Students identify, categorize, and write about feathers, fur, scales, shells, and skin.

A four-day introductory science sequence for grades K-3 exploring the properties of light, illumination, and shadows through hands-on play with glowsticks and flashlights. Students will transition from understanding light sources to creating complex shadow narratives and participating in light-based games.

A kindergarten science and literacy unit exploring weather patterns and seasonal changes through stories and hands-on activities.

A primary science and ELA sequence where students become 'Light Detectives' to investigate how light works, identifying sources, reflections, and shadows in their environment.

A four-day introductory unit on corn for K-3 students, covering its origins in Mesoamerica, life cycle, diverse varieties, and practical uses through hands-on crafting and planting.

A comprehensive K-5 science journey focused on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for physical properties of matter. Students act as 'Matter Mission' agents to solve real-world problems through hands-on STEM challenges and engineering design.

A comprehensive exploration of animals from jungle and safari environments, focusing on their unique adaptations, habitats, and survival strategies.

A comprehensive STEM unit exploring the invisible powers of forces, including magnetism, gravity, and friction, through hands-on engineering challenges and scientific investigations aligned with Texas TEKS for Grades K-5.

A comprehensive K-5 STEM curriculum covering Texas TEKS for Earth and Space Science. Each grade level features two hands-on engineering challenges, interactive slide decks, and STAAR-aligned assessment tools focusing on seasons, lunar patterns, solar system models, and Earth's rotation.

A differentiated science unit exploring the life cycles, parts, and processes of plants for Kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grade students.

A four-day introductory unit on the signs of spring, focusing on weather changes and nature's awakening. Includes a mix of outdoor exploration and indoor hands-on crafts designed for grades K-3.

A basic introduction to space concepts and the work of NASA, designed for early elementary students to build reading skills and scientific curiosity.

A comprehensive unit designed to turn students into nature detectives, focusing on observation, documentation, and appreciation of the local environment for K-6 students.

A four-day immersive sensory science sequence for K-3 students, exploring different materials, textures, and chemical mixtures through hands-on creation and observation.

A comprehensive Pre-K exploration of weather types and seasonal changes through observation, hands-on experiments, and creative activities. Students will learn to identify common weather patterns and understand how the environment changes throughout the year.