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Looking for a faith-filled Easter lesson that encourages students to reflect on God’s plan and their greater purpose? This engaging lesson based on The Tale of Three Trees brings the story to life through discussion, writing, and creative art projects!What’s Included:Complete Lesson Plan (60-75 minutes) – Step-by-step guide with discussion questions, vocabulary, and reflection prompts.Video Read-Aloud & Illustrated Retelling – Perfect for visual learners and deeper comprehension.Writing Acti

Digraph & Consonant Blend Bingo – Engaging Phonics Games for Small Groups!Make phonics practice fun with Digraph Bingo and Consonant Blend Bingo! These interactive games help students reinforce their understanding of digraphs (ch, sh, th, wh, ph) and consonant blends (bl, st, tr, etc.) while building reading confidence. ✅ Two Game Sets Included: Digraph Bingo & Consonant Blend Bingo ✅ 4 Versions of Each Game: Perfect for differentiation & repeated play ✅ Great for Small Groups or Partne

Terry Fox and Me – Read Aloud Lesson Plan & Activities (Grades 2–4)This complete resource makes it easy to teach about Canadian hero Terry Fox while engaging your students in meaningful discussions about courage, perseverance, and friendship. Perfect for September during the Terry Fox Run or any time you want to highlight determination and hope. What’s Included: Step-by-step lesson plan (before, during, and after reading questions) A student-friendly description of Terry Fox Day New vocabulary w

T Is for Terry: An ABC of Courage – Lesson Plan & Activities (K–2) Inspire your youngest learners with the incredible story of Terry Fox through the alphabet! This complete lesson plan, based on T Is for Terry: An ABC of Courage, introduces students to Terry’s courage, hope, and determination in a way that’s both age-appropriate and meaningful. What’s Included: ✅ Step-by-step lesson plan with guiding questions (before, during, and after reading) ✅ Google Slides with links to the read-aloud an

Be You! by Peter H. Reynolds — Read-Aloud Lesson Plan (K–3) Celebrate individuality, spark meaningful conversations, and build confidence in your students!This comprehensive, engaging lesson plan is built around the beloved book Be You! by Peter H. Reynolds. Designed for grades K–3, it encourages students to explore their unique identities through rich discussion, interactive writing, and a one-of-a-kind “Be You in a Bottle” art activity. Perfect for back-to-school, self-esteem weeks, or any

This engaging SEL and literacy lesson for grades K-3 helps students explore self-worth, kindness, and acceptance through Grace Byers’ inspiring book, I Am Enough. With a combination of interactive discussions, writing activities, and hands-on art projects, students will reflect on what makes them unique while also recognizing connections with others. This lesson is also perfect for Mental Health Awareness Month, a day dedicated to standing up against bullying and promoting kindness. To rei

Primary Read-Aloud Mega Bundle (K–3) | Complete Year of Lesson Plans with Printables, Slides & ActivitiesMake every month meaningful with this year-long Primary Read-Aloud Bundle, thoughtfully designed for grades K–3. With a focus on identity, inclusion, gratitude, culture, seasonal celebrations, mental health, and core values like kindness and courage, this comprehensive collection brings rich picture books to life through engaging, ready-to-use lesson plans. What's Included: 40+ read-alou

Help your students build empathy and understanding this Orange Shirt Day with this thoughtful two-part bundle featuring Shi-shi-etko and Shin-chi’s Canoe by Nicola I. Campbell. Together, these beautifully written picture books share the story of two siblings impacted by residential schools—Shi-shi-etko, as she prepares to leave home, and Shin-chi, as he begins his time at the school. Designed specifically for grades 3–5, these lessons provide age-appropriate activities that balance sensitivity

Bring your literacy block to life with this imaginative and laughter-filled Monster Storytime Bundle! Perfect for grades K–2, this engaging duo of lessons helps students explore friendship, feelings, problem-solving, and descriptive writing — all through the hilarious adventures of Ethan, Emma, and their silly bedtime monsters. Each lesson includes: ✅ Interactive Google Slides to guide reading and discussion ✅ Links to the read-alouds for both stories ✅ Before, During, and After reading q

Celebrate Courage & Inclusion with Lailah’s Lunchbox! Looking for a meaningful and engaging way to introduce your students to Ramadan while fostering empathy and inclusion? This ready-to-use lesson plan for Lailah’s Lunchbox by Reem Faruqi is perfect for grades K-3! Through interactive read-alouds, discussion, writing, and hands-on art activities, students will explore themes of bravery, identity, and respect for different traditions. Why Teachers Love This Resource: ✅ Step-by-step lesso

Bring the magic of story, self-expression, and imagination to your classroom with this complete K–3 bundle featuring The Day You Begin and The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacqueline Woodson! Perfect for literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative exploration, this bundle includes everything teachers need for hands-on, engaging, and meaningful lessons. What’s Included:1. The Day You Begin Lesson Plan Step-by-step guide for 2–3 class periods Discussion questions for before, during, and after

This bundle includes two engaging lessons inspired by The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires, designed to help students in Grades 3–6 build perseverance, problem-solving skills, and a growth mindset through discussion, STEM thinking, and reflection. Perfect for the beginning of the school year, a New Year reset, or revisiting goals throughout the year, these lessons work together or independently to support SEL, literacy, and math/STEM learning. Teachers love this bundle because it is:

Bring the energy of Halloween Hustle by Charlotte Gunnufson into your classroom with this 2–3 day, all-in-one lesson plan that combines literacy, creativity, and movement! Perfect for October, this interactive read-aloud gets students clapping, writing, crafting, and dancing along with Skeleton’s big night. What’s Included: Complete Lesson Plan (K–3) with objectives, materials, vocabulary, and guided discussion questions Before/During/After Reading prompts to build comprehension and prediction

Bring meaning and empathy to Orange Shirt Day with this ready-to-use lesson designed for primary students (K–2). Perfect for September 30th, this resource introduces students to the story of Phyllis’s Orange Shirt in a gentle, age-appropriate way while emphasizing the powerful message: Every Child Matters.What’s Included: Step-by-step lesson plan with learning goals, vocabulary, and a student-friendly explanation of Orange Shirt Day Before, during, and after reading questions to guide meaning

Bring history to life with this powerful two-lesson bundle featuring Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom by Carole Boston Weatherford and Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine! These engaging, ready-to-use lessons explore themes of bravery, resilience, and freedom through two unforgettable true stories from the Underground Railroad. Why Teachers Love This Bundle:✨ Deep, Meaningful Discussions – Encourages students to reflect on freedom, perseverance, and hope. ✨ Hands-On & C

Bring the magic of pumpkin season into your classroom with this ready-to-go K–3 read-aloud lesson for Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie by Jill Esbaum!Your students will journey through the fascinating life cycle of a pumpkin—from tiny seed to sprout, bright orange pumpkin, and finally a delicious slice of pumpkin pie! Perfect for fall, harvest units, or science and literacy integration, this resource is designed to keep students engaged while building vocabulary, comprehension, and creative expression

Celebrate Chinese New Year with this engaging K–3 read-aloud lesson for Ruby’s Chinese New Year! This resource includes everything you need to guide students through vocabulary, cultural learning, comprehension, writing, and art, all in one easy-to-use bundle. Students learn about Lunar New Year traditions, the Chinese zodiac animals, and themes of family, celebration, and kindness. Differentiated writing tasks and two art project options (paper lanterns + zodiac animal fans) make it accessible

Two beloved stories. Two seasonal mysteries. One powerful bundle for building evidence-based thinking. This bundle pairs The Snow Thief and The Leaf Thief to turn your read-alouds into rich inquiry lessons where students act as detectives, make predictions, gather clues, and revise their thinking as the mystery unfolds. Through discussion, art, and simple science connections, students learn that things in nature don’t just disappear, they change. Both lessons follow a similar structure, making

Make Orange Shirt Day meaningful in your middle school classroom with this powerful two-part bundle featuring Shi-shi-etko and Shin-chi’s Canoe by Nicola I. Campbell. Together, these stories offer students a deeper understanding of the residential school experience—from preparing to leave home, to enduring the challenges of being separated from family. With ready-to-use lesson plans, discussion prompts, creative activities, and a bonus mini-lesson, this bundle provides everything you need to g

Turn your winter read-aloud into a full detective experience! In this engaging, inquiry-based lesson, students become snow detectives as they investigate a mysterious case of missing snow. Using evidence from the text and real-world observations, students make predictions, debate suspects, revise their thinking, and discover the science behind melting. This lesson is designed to slow students’ thinking, promote rich discussion, and model how good readers and scientists change their minds when n