A series of activities focused on morphological awareness, teaching students to 'unpack' words by identifying prefixes, roots, and suffixes to determine meaning.

A comprehensive K-3 reading unit that uses a balloon-popping theme to guide students through phonics progression, from CVC words to high-level Lexile 740+ challenge words, incorporating essential sight words at every stage.

A 4-day intensive small group reteach sequence for 5th grade students focusing on character relationships, conflict, and plot elements (STAAR standards 5.8B and 5.8C). Each session uses a different genre to practice identifying narrative structures and character dynamics through short, focused passages.

A comprehensive spelling program designed for 4th graders to master weekly word lists through engaging detective-themed activities and vocabulary practice.

A series of short, targeted phonics and decoding assessments designed for third-grade students to master multisyllabic words, prefixes, suffixes, and complex vowel patterns.

A 4-day collaborative narrative writing unit where students 'forge' a class story by voting on the best plot points while mastering CCSS W.4.3 standards. Students work through character creation, sequencing, sensory details, and resolutions to create a cohesive short story.

A series of focused reading intervention lessons for 3rd grade, targeting key informational text standards through nature-themed passages and activities.

A 4-day intensive reading unit for 4th grade focusing on plot elements, character dynamics, and making deep connections across realistic fiction, traditional literature, drama, and narrative poetry. Students act as 'Plot Pilots' to navigate various story landscapes.

A two-day reading comprehension sequence focused on 3.RI.4 (vocabulary) and 3.RI.1 (evidence) through the theme of nature's greatest animal architects. Students explore how beavers and termites build complex structures to survive.

A 4-lesson counseling-focused series for Indiana 3rd graders that emphasizes the high stakes of the IREAD-3 assessment, the reality of potential retention, and the importance of daily classroom engagement for future success.

A series of competitive reading challenges designed to boost fluency, decoding skills, and vocabulary acquisition for upper elementary students.

A 4-lesson intensive unit designed to prepare students for the IAR Prose Constructed Response (PCR). Each lesson focuses on a different aspect of character analysis and essay construction through paired texts and guided planning.