Tone Dojo

An introductory Spanish curriculum sequence for absolute novice-low beginners, teaching foundational communicative skills like greetings, introductions, numbers, and basic classroom requests.

A comprehensive 5-day Spanish reading comprehension unit designed for 3rd-grade Spanish language learners (Novice-Low to Novice-Mid). Through high-interest stories about animals, school, family, and fables, students master finding story elements, identifying narrative sequence (beginning, middle, end), and answering core text-based questions.

A series of lessons focused on baseball legends, designed for students with limited literacy and English language learners.

A 3-day high-impact intervention sequence for 3rd grade English Learners, focusing on letters M, D, G, O, and C through visual identification, sound mastery, and early word blending.

A dynamic series of lessons designed to help upper elementary English Learners master complex language concepts like idioms, metaphors, and nuanced vocabulary through immersive, detective-themed activities.

A comprehensive study of derivational morphology focusing on 17 specific prefix and suffix sorts through contextual analysis and logic puzzles.

Une séquence d'alphabétisation complète en Bamanankan pour débutants, intégrant l'apprentissage des voyelles, des consonnes et des salutations de base à travers un livret imprimable et des supports visuels.

A two-lesson German introductory unit focusing on weather, seasons, and outdoor activities in Germany using Comprehensible Input (CI) methods. Students will learn to describe weather using 'Es ist' and activities using 'Man kann' through visual-heavy instruction and repetition.

An introductory Japanese language and culture unit for 8th grade that follows the 'TABI' (Journey) framework. Students explore geography, etiquette, writing systems, daily life, and traditional arts through immersive daily 45-minute lessons.

A series of Spanish word sorting lessons designed to reinforce high-frequency words and common orthographic patterns like the silent H and G/J syllables.

A comprehensive sequence on language mechanics, from phonetic marking of complex vowel sounds to the morphological analysis of Latin roots and affixes. Students develop deep decoding and encoding skills by investigating the building blocks of words.

A high-energy, bite-sized introduction to American Sign Language designed for beginners with short attention spans. This unit uses gamified activities and visual aids to teach the alphabet, common people, classroom items, and expressions.

An immersive listening sequence designed for elementary-age beginner ESL students. This unit helps young learners navigate the routines, spaces, and social expectations of a primary school classroom, moving from basic imperative commands to understanding daily schedules and peer introductions.

A four-part Spanish sequence for 3rd graders exploring 'el gerundio' through the lens of community, nature, and indigenous traditions. Students learn to describe the world around them in real-time.

A foundational grammar sequence for English Language Learners focusing on the use of definite and indefinite articles through visual storytelling and interactive games.

A comprehensive unit for beginner Spanish students to master the verb 'estar' and 'tener' idioms for expressing emotions, physical states, and needs. Through interactive games, role-plays, and data collection, students learn to articulate their internal feelings and conduct wellness checks on others.

This sequence establishes foundational auditory and oral skills for Spanish fluency, focusing on vowel sounds, difficult consonants like 'rr' and 'ñ', and rules of stress and accentuation. Students transition from sound production to reading syllables and full words with accuracy.

A lively exploration of Spanish numbers 0-31, focusing on expressing age and birthdays. Students move from rote memorization to real-world data collection and peer interviews to build a class birthday calendar.

Students move beyond simple introductions to expressing personal identity, preferences, and traits using the verbs 'être' and 'aimer'. The project-based learning arc culminates in the creation of a 'Star Student' poster where students present who they are in French.

This 3rd-grade Spanish sequence introduces students to descriptive language by mastering numbers 1-20 and colors. Students learn the unique Spanish syntax of placing adjectives after nouns and practice combining quantity and color to describe the world around them, culminating in a creative dictation and drawing project.

A 5-lesson sequence for 3rd-grade students to master basic Spanish classroom vocabulary, gendered articles, and action commands through TPR and simulations.

A project-oriented sequence for 3rd-grade students to learn basic Spanish introductions, age, physical traits, and origins, culminating in a 'Who Am I?' presentation.

A 5-lesson introductory Spanish sequence for 3rd graders focused on greetings, social etiquette, and basic emotions. Through interactive games and role-play, students learn to navigate social interactions in Spanish-speaking contexts.

An inquiry-based exploration of French communities where students learn to identify landmarks, use spatial prepositions, and provide directions. Students develop practical communication skills while virtually navigating Francophone cities.

Students explore French culture through politeness and classroom navigation. They learn 'magic words', object names, and teacher commands through TPR and role-play to function effectively in a French-speaking environment.

Students master French numbers 0-20, months of the year, and personal data (age and birthdays) through rhythmic activities, games, and simulations. The sequence culminates in a classroom birthday celebration that puts their new linguistic skills into a cultural context.

Students learn to describe their family and pets in French, mastering vocabulary for relatives and pets, sentence structures with 'J'ai', and numbers, culminating in a creative family poster presentation.

This sequence introduces 3rd-grade students to basic French communication centered on emotions and physical states. Students progress from simple greetings to expressing specific needs and sensations, culminating in a class-wide survey project.

Students begin their French language journey by mastering the fundamental mechanics of greetings and introductions. Through interactive role-playing and choral repetition, learners practice distinct greetings for different times of day and social contexts. The sequence progresses from single-word utterances to complete sentences for stating one's name and asking others for theirs. By the end, students will confidently navigate a basic introduction dialogue with peers using appropriate pronunciation.

Una secuencia de cuatro sesiones diseñada para estudiantes de 8 a 11 años que explora la vida de Malala Yousafzai. El programa integra el aprendizaje del español con temas de justicia social, coraje e igualdad a través de actividades interactivas y discusiones profundas.

A 4-session introductory Spanish sequence for intermediate students (8-11) focusing on the identification, agreement, positioning, and comparison of adjectives.

A 5-lesson sequence for 3rd graders to learn basic Mandarin action verbs and simple S-V-O sentence structure through movement, radical analysis, and creative storytelling.

A 5-lesson sequence for 3rd graders exploring Mandarin Chinese characters through the lens of family and identity. Students learn to recognize the 'Person' and 'Female' radicals, master sibling hierarchy terminology, and understand the cultural stories behind compound characters.

A sequence for 3rd grade students to learn Mandarin Chinese characters through the concept of radicals, using a 'Character Construction' theme. Students will explore common radicals like Water, Tree, and Mouth to understand how characters are built and how to decode their meanings.

A comprehensive introduction to Mandarin Chinese writing for 3rd graders, focusing on the eight fundamental strokes, essential stroke order rules, and writing numbers 1-10 with proper form and balance.

Students explore the historical evolution of Chinese characters from ancient pictures to modern forms. This inquiry-based sequence focuses on high-frequency nouns related to nature (sun, moon, water, mountain, fire) through the lens of visual archaeology.

This sequence focuses on the cognitive processing of numerical data in Mandarin Chinese, moving from basic digits to complex phone numbers, calendar dates, clock times, and marketplace currency. Students will develop rapid auditory recognition through gamified scenarios like emergency dispatch, time travel, and transit scheduling.

Students explore the pictographic evolution of Mandarin Chinese characters, tracing modern symbols back to ancient Oracle Bone script. The sequence focuses on nature and animal characters, helping students build visual associations and mnemonics to master basic Hanzi.