Designing Ramps to Change Motion

An immersive 1st-grade GLAD unit focused on the Colville National Forest ecosystem. Students explore food chains, interdependence, seasonal changes, and local keystone species through visual charts, rhythmic chants, and rewarding literacy achievements.

A five-day modified animal classification unit focusing on the five main vertebrate groups, designed with extensive visual support, sentence frames, and tracing options for modified learning.

An immersive 1st-grade GLAD science and literacy sequence that guides young learners from the sunny surface to the deepest, darkest trenches, using cooperative learning, narrative inputs, and hands-on modeling.

A 3-day phonics intervention sequence for first graders focusing on the 'au' and 'aw' diphthongs through direct instruction, fluency building, and game-based learning.

A collection of 8 hands-on science activities designed for elementary-aged children, covering chemistry, space, botany, and physics with a mix of instruction cards, journals, and lesson plans.

A series of lessons focused on understanding different natural disasters, their causes, impacts, and safety protocols through structured writing and investigation.

A 20-day phonics drill program for first graders using the Sound Sliders routine to master consonant blends (initial/final) and open syllables (IMSE 36-42).

A hands-on exploration of animal diets, focusing on identifying and classifying herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores through text evidence and visual clues.

A unit blending biological science with literacy, exploring cause and effect through the lens of animal adaptations in classic fairy tale settings.

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 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 and word study unit that progresses from foundational CVC mastery to multisyllabic word decoding and fluency.

A 5-day phonics sequence for 1st grade focusing on word building and sentence completion. Students progress from simple CVC words to blends (CCVC/CVCC) and conclude with the magic 'e' (CVCe) pattern through a blueprint-themed 'Word Workshop' aesthetic.

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 series of lessons exploring the mysterious and dangerous creatures of the deep ocean, focusing on unique adaptations and survival strategies.

A comprehensive unit focused on environmental stewardship, exploring waste management, conservation, and sustainable living 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 5-day instructional sequence for first grade focusing on the long 'a' vowel team (ai/ay) and heart words 'very' and 'today' using IMSE OG and UFLI methodologies.

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 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 comprehensive set of decodable fluency passages across grade levels, focusing on nature, wildlife, and ecosystems to build reading stamina and accuracy.

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.