A multi-day exploration of Booth Tarkington, Indiana's famous novelist. Students learn about his life, analyze an excerpt from 'The Magnificent Ambersons', and create a modern book cover and summary.

A series of spring-themed grammar lessons focusing on parts of speech (nouns, verbs, and adjectives) for early elementary students.

A series of mini-lessons designed to guide students from identifying a text's topic to synthesizing central ideas and key details into a concise non-fiction summary. Using a detective theme, students learn to distinguish 'the big picture' from 'the supporting cast' of details.

A series of lessons focused on complex vowel patterns, starting with the diphthongs 'ou' and 'ow' through a nature-themed exploration.

A comprehensive system for tracking student growth in evidence-based reading and writing, designed for students reading below grade level (Grades 2-4). This set includes weekly tasks, daily exit tickets, monthly assessments, and student-facing data trackers to satisfy professional evaluation requirements.

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

A three-day mini-unit for fourth graders exploring the life and legacy of Kurt Vonnegut as a premier Hoosier author, focusing on summarizing biographical text.

A 3-day mini-unit for Indiana 4th graders exploring the life and poetry of James Whitcomb Riley. The unit focuses on Hoosier biography, academic vocabulary including 'dialect', and a deep-dive analysis of sections from 'Little Orphant Annie'.

A series of lessons focused on mastering the identification of themes in literature, moving from basic recognition to distinguishing themes from plot details and subjective opinions.

A comprehensive cursive handwriting program for 4th graders organized by stroke groupings. This 4-week sequence provides 10-minute daily practice sessions focusing on letter formation, word connection, and fluid writing habits.