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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.

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.

An inquiry-based science and literacy curriculum for grades 1-3 that combines foundational scientific concepts with high-frequency sight word mastery and precision handwriting practice.

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.