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 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 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 fast-paced, high-impact 5-lesson NSW Year 2 English writing unit based exclusively on 'The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name' by Sandhya Parappukkaran. Students develop skills in summarising, figurative language, visual/multimodal features, compound sentences, wordplay, and action verbs, culminating in a reflective first-person diary entry.
A five-day phonics adventure for second-grade students to master spelling, decoding, and reading sentences and passages with two-syllable Vowel-Consonant-e (VCE) and Consonant-le (CLE) words, including pre- and post-tests.
An engaging phonics series focusing on spelling patterns like the 'igh' trigraph and 'oy' diphthong through silly illustrated stories and word search puzzles.
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 professional growth sequence focusing on student emotional regulation and systematic data-driven instructional leadership. This series pairs practical behavioral systems with rigorous academic reflection tools.
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 comprehensive 12-week spelling test curriculum focusing on 2nd and 3rd grade Dolch spelling lists. Features weekly active exercises, spelling tests, and dedicated worksheets to make spelling practice interactive, structured, and fun.
A series of lessons focused on building strong, grammatically correct sentences by understanding the mechanics and parts of speech.
An immersive, high-engagement 3-lesson reading comprehension sequence for high-ability 2nd grade students. Through an adventure-themed framework (Deep Sea, Jungle, and Space), students master multiple-meaning words by analyzing context clues to determine the correct applied meaning in various sentences.
An engaging 3-part reading adventure for high-level second graders, focusing on identifying an author's opinion and supporting reasons while mastering multiple-meaning words in rich, high-interest contexts.
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.
An 8-week social-emotional intervention sequence designed for neurodivergent and shy students. It uses a "Field Guide" and "Wildwood Scouting" metaphor to build self-confidence, ease the anxiety of trying new things, and structure decision-making.
A collection of primary grammar lessons designed to build key language skills through engaging stories and games. Lessons cover common contractions and essential parts of speech like nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
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 social-emotional and social skills sequence for 1st graders, specifically tailored for autistic learners. Uses a space-themed metaphor of 'Space Scouts' to teach bodily autonomy, personal space, flexible thinking, and alternative playtime choices.
Two parallel, highly engaging 10-week summer reading programs for rising second graders: the outdoor-themed Camp Read-a-Lot and the action-packed Superhero Academy. Each program builds reading fluency, independent reading stamina, and storytelling confidence.
An engaging last-day-of-school mystery where kindergarteners solve phonics puzzles to recover their stolen pencils from a mischievous raccoon. Students practice CVC and CCVC word building through a room-wide scavenger hunt.
A comprehensive social skills unit focusing on personal space and boundaries across various school settings and routines for the week of May 25th. This unit differentiates for four distinct classroom groups (Kean, Ramapo, WP, and WashU) with tailored social stories and activities.
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 comprehensive set of phonics tracing worksheets and instructional materials covering the entire alphabet from A to Z, designed for kindergarten students with a fun jungle expedition theme.
A series of phonics investigations focusing on complex vowel teams and their varied pronunciations, starting with the mysterious 'ie' team.