A 1st Grade sequence focused on opinion writing, teaching students to state a preference clearly at the start and provide a recommendation at the end through the lens of reviewing their favorite items.
A 2-day multi-sensory phonics unit for 1st graders targeting diphthongs (ou, ow, au, aw) through physical movement, collaborative games, and decodable fluency practice.
A collection of high-impact, thematic lessons covering foundational skills in 1st Grade Math and English Language Arts, using immersive narrative themes to foster student engagement.
A foundational early literacy sequence helping kindergarteners master letter-sound correspondences, segmenting, blending, and reading simple CVC and high-frequency words through multi-sensory activities.
A foundational literacy sequence designed for grades K-2, using engaging, simple rhyming poems to reinforce key reading skills, seasonal themes like Spring, phonics word families, and sight words. Students build fluency, word recognition, and reading comprehension through interactive reading, illustrating, and text-based questions.
A comprehensive 5-lesson writing unit based on Jodi Toering's mentor text 'Mallee Sky', carefully modified for Year 2 students performing at a Year 1 level, featuring multi-tiered scaffolds for EALD and early years learners.
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 6-day (2-week) phonics sequence for 1st graders focusing on long vowel teams (ee, ea, ey, igh, ie, oa, ow, oe, ew, ue, ui, oo) with a nautical exploration theme. Includes interactive slides, printable phonics games, reading worksheets, and lesson guides designed for 25-minute sessions.
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.