A foundational grammar sequence for first graders focused on subject-verb agreement. Students learn to identify naming and action parts and apply the 's' rules for singular, plural, and compound subjects through the 'Agreement Factory' theme.
A multi-lesson phonics sequence targeting essential long vowel teams (ai/ay, ee/ea, oa/ow) and diphthongs (oi/oy) through interactive slides and illustrated decodable worksheets.
An integrated 1st-grade author study and foundational literacy sequence using Harriet Whitehorn's Freddie's Amazing Bakery series. Connects CCSS comprehension standards with Heggerty Bridge to Reading Unit 2 phonics (Weeks 5-10) through hands-on worksheets, slides, flashcards, and a master lesson plan.
A three-day language and literacy sequence based on 'A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee'. Students explore rich descriptive vocabulary, master action-oriented expressive grammar (prepositions and movement verbs), and develop cause-and-effect retelling skills through the lens of Mr. Magee's wild outdoor adventure.
A series of lessons focused on building strong, grammatically correct sentences by understanding the mechanics and parts of speech.
A 10-day unit (two weeks) where students become Story Detectives to explore narrative concepts. They will master key academic vocabulary—describe, characteristic, connection, and behavior—while investigating how character actions drive a story, culminating in a character story map.
A three-part phonics series focusing on decoding and encoding single-syllable words with the 'ow' spelling pattern making the /aʊ/ sound, themed around a wilderness camp adventure.
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 series of phonics investigations focusing on complex vowel teams and their varied pronunciations, starting with the mysterious 'ie' team.
A series of lessons designed to help young readers locate and use text evidence to answer comprehension questions across various non-fiction topics.
A multi-grade literacy unit where students solve reading mysteries across different difficulty levels, building comprehension and foundational skills.
A series of fun, seasonal lessons designed to celebrate summer while reinforcing vocabulary and literacy skills.
A unit focused on long vowel digraphs through the lens of ecological harmony and natural systems. Students explore phonetic patterns while learning about how nature maintains its delicate balance.
A week-long phonics unit focusing on beginning r-blends (br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, tr) using multi-sensory puffy painted cards to reinforce tactile learning and phonemic awareness.
A two-part personal narrative writing unit for 1st grade inspired by Malcolm Mitchell's 'The Magician's Hat'. Students explore their future aspirations and unique talents through magical storytelling.
A series of lessons designed to help students identify key details (Who, What, Where) and sequence events to provide concise descriptions of common activities.
A comprehensive introduction to early literacy through phonics, focusing on letter-sound correspondence, phonemic awareness, and initial blending. Students explore sounds through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities.
A 3-day phonics sequence for 1st graders focusing on long vowel teams (ee, ea, ey, igh, ie, oa, ow, oe) with a nautical exploration theme. Includes interactive slides with mapping boxes and search-and-find activities, plus reading-based independent practice.
A playful and engaging unit focused on identifying and understanding different reading genres through interactive games and hands-on activities.
A 6-day phonics intensive focused on short vowel sounds (CVC, CVCC, CCVC) and foundational sight words, designed for high-engagement through games and partner work.
A comprehensive 12-part series designed to master 240 high-frequency words through sentence construction, mechanics practice, and proofreading.
A series of activities designed to help 1st grade students master long vowel teams through fluently reading and scooping phrases within sentences. The sequence focuses on building decoding skills and reading prosody simultaneously.
A collection of rhyming activities based on Green Eggs and Ham, featuring both standard and stylized visual formats.
A series of literacy lessons using a gaming aesthetic to engage students in foundational reading skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension.
A comprehensive set of materials for teaching author's purpose through animal and seasonal themes, including sorting activities and anchor charts.
A series of spring-themed grammar lessons focusing on parts of speech (nouns, verbs, and adjectives) for early elementary students.
A comprehensive phonics sequence covering complex letter sounds including digraphs and glued/welded sounds through visual play and detective-themed activities.
A series of engaging phonics lessons focusing on common digraphs through a detective-themed investigation. Students become 'Digraph Detectives' to identify, sort, and read words containing sh, ch, th, and wh.
A comprehensive 5-day sequence focused on soft c (_ce) and soft g (_ge) in VCE words, including heart words 'other' and 'another'. Students practice phonemic awareness, word mapping, spelling, and reading fluency with a magical theme.
A focused phonics unit targeting the long 'u' silent 'e' pattern (u_e) including both /ju/ and /u/ sounds, along with high-frequency heart words 'one' and 'once'.
A focused phonics unit targeting the long 'o' silent 'e' pattern (o_e) and high-frequency heart words 'brother', 'mother', and 'father' through narrative reading and orthographic mapping.
A focused phonics unit targeting the long 'i' silent 'e' pattern (i_e) and high-frequency heart words 'by' and 'my' through narrative reading and orthographic mapping.
A focused phonics unit targeting the long 'a' silent 'e' pattern (a_e) and high-frequency heart words through narrative reading and orthographic mapping.
A 5-day phonics unit focusing on the -ng word families (ang, ing, ong, ung) and the heart word 'or', set in a regal, castle-themed environment. Students explore word mapping, word chains, and reading passages to master these nasal glued sounds.