A series of 2nd-grade biography lessons exploring the lives and achievements of diverse trailblazers in science, aviation, innovation, and math. Each lesson focuses on identifying the person and their key contributions to the world.
A phonics unit focused on nasal endings and complex vowel sounds for second-grade students.
A collection of reading comprehension lessons for 1st-2nd grade students, focusing on identifying key story elements using WH-questions.
An ESL-friendly introduction to the American Civil War for 2nd graders, focusing on key figures like Lincoln and Tubman, major events, and foundational sentence-building skills. The unit uses visual scaffolding, word banks, and sentence stems to help students develop complex writing abilities.
A whimsical journey into the world of poetry where students use their imagination to transform everyday objects and sounds into magical verses. This sequence focuses on metaphors, similes, and sensory language through playful, game-based learning.
A comprehensive path for students to master word reading fluency through all 20 DIBELS 8th Edition Progress Monitoring lists. Using a 'Word Wizard' theme, students track their progress and master high-frequency and decoding words.
A series of educational materials exploring the lives and duties of law enforcement dogs, designed to build vocabulary and reading comprehension.
A foundational phonics sequence for 1st and 2nd graders to master the '-ed' suffix, focusing on identifying base words, decoding the three distinct sounds of '-ed', and encoding past tense verbs in sentences.
A Zelda-themed writing unit for 2nd graders focused on letter and word formation, accuracy, and heroic penmanship. Students embark on a quest to master their handwriting through thematic practice activities.
A systematic, multi-sensory phonics module designed to build foundational literacy skills through tactile, auditory, and visual reinforcement. This module supports learners of all ages in mastering decoding and early comprehension.
A four-day Easter unit for K-3 students exploring the history and symbols of Easter through hands-on crafts and outdoor movement activities. Each day focuses on a different tradition: eggs, bunnies, flowers, and community celebration.
A multi-level ELA homework sequence based on nature's engineers. Each level includes a tiered reading passage and four nights of focused ELA assignments (Main Idea, Sequencing, Traits, and Vocabulary).
A two-lesson unit focused on multisyllabic words with vowel-consonant-e (v-e) syllables and common suffixes, following the Fundations Level 2 Unit 6 curriculum. Students will practice scooping syllables, marking vowel sounds, and identifying the -ive exception.
A comprehensive 5-day unit focused on mastering 7 high-frequency sight words (but, can, have, did, little, what, all) through a "Word Detective" theme. Students engage in daily investigations involving spelling, fluency, and small-group interactive games.
A comprehensive 20-lesson inquiry unit for 2nd grade exploring Iowa's history, focusing on changes in daily life, significant individuals, and community celebrations using the C3 Framework.
A geography and community unit where students explore their surroundings, learn map skills, and understand the difference between physical and human characteristics in their local area.
A comprehensive unit focused on mastering short vowel sounds through CVC (Consonant-Vowel-Consonant) word construction and decoding. Students act as 'Word Builders' in a workshop setting to build reading fluency and spelling accuracy.
A collection of lessons exploring historical adventures and disasters through popular children's book series like 'I Survived' and 'Magic Tree House'.
A series of structured literacy lessons focusing on mastering common digraphs (sh, th, ch) through explicit instruction, heart word methods, and decodable text practice.
A four-day mini-unit for grades K-3 exploring the history, symbols, and culture of St. Patrick's Day through engaging storytelling and hands-on activities.
A 5-day narrative writing unit for 3rd graders focused on paragraph structure. Students act as 'Story Scientists' in a lab to engineer hooks, sensory details, and satisfying conclusions.
A 5-lesson reading intervention sequence focused on long and short vowel sounds using a high-interest "Code Breakers" theme. Each lesson targets phoneme-grapheme mapping, explicit blending, and decoding/encoding practice within Lexile-leveled texts (420-1010).
A series of materials designed to help Flint master paragraph structure and self-editing through the lens of a 'Narrative Architect', using blueprints and inspection checklists.
A multi-grade literacy unit exploring the lives of beavers through non-fiction reading and differentiated assignments for kindergarten, second, and fourth grade students.