A comprehensive workshop sequence for 3rd graders to decode the treble clef. Students move from understanding pitch direction to reading specific notes on the lines and spaces of the staff, culminating in sight-reading simple melodies.
A collection of reading fluency and comprehension lessons based on popular anime stories, adapted for a 3rd-grade reading level. Each lesson follows a standardized format including decoding practice, fluency passages, comprehension checks, and a creative mission.
A comprehensive introduction to library skills, covering both the physical care of books and the intellectual skills needed to find and evaluate information.
A collaborative art sequence where students create a large-scale mosaic mural to honor a retiring teacher, focusing on themes of growth, beauty, and legacy.
A 4-day exploration of Indiana artist T.C. Steele, focusing on his Impressionist style, use of light, his role in capturing the natural beauty of the Indiana landscape, and his personal life story from Owen County to the House of the Singing Winds.
A 12-lesson unit utilizing drama and enactment techniques to deepen reading comprehension, themed around Kuwaiti heritage, global travel, healthy lifestyles, and environmental science for grades 3-8. Focused on skills in action across Before, During, and After reading phases.
A comprehensive introduction to theater for elementary students, covering acting techniques, playwriting, stage types, theater history, and technical "behind the scenes" magic. Students move from basic expression to designing and performing with confidence.
A unit focused on play structure, fluency, and social-emotional problem solving through mystery-themed scripts. Students analyze plot elements while practicing performance skills.
A collection of five fractured fairy tale reader's theater scripts designed for groups of five students, focusing on fluency, expression, and creative retelling.
A drama-focused sequence for 3rd grade that uses Mystery and Adventure plays to teach reading literature standards RL.3.1, RL.3.4, and RL.3.5. Students move from teacher modeling to independent practice using the gradual release of responsibility.
A one-week introductory course for 8-10 year olds exploring the major Greek Olympians through myths, constellations, and hands-on art projects. Students will discover the connections between ancient legends and the night sky.
A K-12 collaborative music video project where students across all grade levels work together to produce a 'Playing for Change' style cover of a protest song centered on equality and cultural identity. High school students lead production, while K-8 students provide the musical and visual heart of the performance.
A four-day Mother's Day gift-making unit for grades K-3. Students will complete a worksheet, sculpt and paint clay keepsakes, and create custom gift packaging with optional beaded jewelry.
A creative exploration of graphic novel elements, focusing on visual storytelling, character depth, and symbolic representation.
A 3-day collaborative art project where students transform recycled materials into large-scale sculptures while applying principles of design and creative problem-solving.
A 3-day collaborative sculpture project where students transform recycled materials into massive structures while overcoming engineering challenges.
A festive art and culture sequence centered around St. Patrick's Day traditions and symbols.
A four-day music and movement unit for K-3 students focused on collaboration, rhythm, and creative choreography. Groups work together to select songs and build original dance routines.
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 comprehensive exploration of world music and dance, focusing on cultural heritage, musical elements, and creative expression through drumming, melody, and global fusion.
A foundational music education series designed for early elementary students, covering rhythm, movement, note reading, dynamics, and music history.
A high-energy elementary music unit focusing on the fundamentals of steady beat, tempo variations, and rhythmic patterns through interactive play-alongs and movement.
A high-energy, interactive unit focused on mastering rhythm and tempo through digital gameplay and body percussion, designed specifically for paperless classrooms.
A journey through the 20th and 21st centuries, exploring how technology like electric guitars and synthesizers shaped genres from Rock 'n' Roll to Pop. Students analyze rhythm, structure, and sound to build a chronological timeline of musical evolution.
A 5-lesson sequence for 3rd graders exploring the music and instruments of West Africa, Asia, the Andes, and North America, focusing on how geography and culture shape sound.
This sequence explores how technology—from the electric guitar to digital software—transformed music from the mid-20th century to today, focusing on genre evolution, song structure, and production.
A comprehensive introduction to the orchestra and the Classical era for 3rd graders, covering instrument families, specific sections, key composers (Mozart and Beethoven), and the art of conducting.
Students explore the world of Jazz through rhythm, syncopation, and improvisation. They'll meet legends like Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald while learning to find their own musical voice through 'swing' and scat singing.
A 3rd-grade music history and appreciation unit exploring the roots of American folk and blues music, focusing on oral traditions, storytelling, and musical structures like call-and-response and the AAB blues form.
