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Strengthen literacy skills with comprehensive English Language Arts resources covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Access free lessons, activities, and assessments that build comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills. These standards-aligned resources support educators, students, and parents in developing strong literacy foundations across all grade levels and learning environments.

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Welcome to English

In this 30-minute enrichment session, 7th grade English learners new to the U.S. will acquire essential vocabulary for everyday life and classroom success. By exploring real-life scenarios, interactive activities, and reflective discussions, students will build confidence in using new words to communicate effectively.

Tier 1
7/31
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Alanah Garza

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TX General Education Teacher

Tier 1
5/29

Erica Carlos

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CA Psychologist

Tier 1
8/27
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Gina Solis

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CA General Education Teacher

Tier 3
6/2

malane

Psychologist

Tier 2
8/6

sgeoffroy

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MA Social Worker

Tier 1
6/2
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Celine O'Dowd

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MA Special Education Teacher

Tier 2
6/2
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aborgen

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MA Social Worker

10/2

Kimberly Clark

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CA Psychologist

Lights, Camera: Video CV

This 3-session unit guides 11th grade B1 EFL learners through planning, scripting, and producing a short video CV. Students will learn relevant vocabulary and structures, practice speaking, and develop digital communication skills essential for real-world applications.

Tier 1
9/8

Elisabeth

CANADA General Education Teacher

Polished Prose: Email & Letter

In this engaging 30-minute lesson, 7th graders will learn how to craft clear, professional emails and letters. Mastery of these skills boosts student confidence, aids digital communication, and prepares them for real-world correspondence. (Tier 1, 1 session, 30 minutes)

Tier 1
7/8
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Stephanie Taylor

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CA General Education Teacher

Speak English: Greetings, Colors, Numbers!

This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to foundational English vocabulary, focusing on greetings, common colors, and numbers 1-10. Students will gain basic communication skills and build confidence in a new language. This is a 1-session, 60-minute lesson for small groups.

Tier 2
9/15
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Robyn Trucco

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NH General Education Teacher

Pitch-Perfect Persuasion

In this single 60-minute High School English lesson, students explore rhetorical appeals and persuasive techniques to craft compelling arguments both for academic essays and real-world contexts. They’ll analyze examples, collaborate in peer discussions, and write a targeted persuasive paragraph—building skills crucial for effective communication. (Grade 9–12)

Tier 1
5/9
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Mollie Momenteller

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IL General Education Teacher

ESL Kickoff Adventure

Get ready to embark on a 5-session, 55-minute ESL journey designed specifically for 12th-grade vocational learners. This Tier 1 classroom series will build rapport, assess skills, and introduce essential language functions so students feel confident communicating on day one and beyond.

Tier 1
9/8
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momeara

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MA General Education Teacher

English Class Kickoff

A fun and engaging first-day-of-school English class designed for 10th graders to build community, introduce course expectations, and spark excitement for the year ahead. In one 45-minute session, students will participate in icebreakers, explore the syllabus interactively, and set classroom agreements to foster a positive learning environment.

Tier 1
5/28

Meredith Wilson

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FL General Education Teacher

Our Trusty Team

This lesson helps Long Term English Learners build trust and cohesion within their group. Through a collaborative activity, students will practice active listening, expressive speaking, and clear writing, essential skills for both group dynamics and ELPAC preparation. This single-session lesson is designed for a 30-minute duration.

Tier 2
10/1

michael.johnson

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CA Counselor

Speak with Confidence

This lesson aims to help high-level high school English learners manage anxiety related to public speaking and presentations. By using a combination of trauma-informed teaching, active learning, and collaborative strategies, students will engage in activities that build confidence and reduce anxiety. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills for academic success and future career opportunities, fostering a supportive environment for all learners, including those who speak Portuguese.

Tier 1
2/25
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Cheri Cluff

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MA Counselor

Vowel Voyage: Teams Assemble!

This 5-session, 30-minute per session Tier 2 lesson is designed for 5 students with autism or specific learning disabilities to enhance reading fluency and sentence writing using common vowel teams (ai, ay, ee, ea, ey) and digraphs. Mastering these patterns builds foundational literacy skills, boosting confidence and comprehension.

Tier 2
10/2
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kurtzm

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TX Special Education Teacher

Fluency Heroes Unite

In Session 5, second graders celebrate their fluency gains by applying contractions, digraphs, vowel teams, suffixes, prefixes, and sentence types in a final fluency challenge: timed reading, word-hunt, and creative paragraph writing. This capstone builds confidence and showcases growth.

Tier 1
6/18
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kurtzm

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TX Special Education Teacher

Beachside Emotions

A 30-minute Tier 2 small-group enrichment lesson for 7th graders using a summer beach theme to teach emotional regulation through metaphor, guided practice, and reflection. This lesson helps students build self-regulation skills in an engaging, seasonally-relevant context.

Tier 2
6/16
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Sarah Tamm

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NY Special Education Teacher

Vowel Teams: EE-sy Peasy!

This 30-minute Tier 2 phonics lesson for 5th-grade pull-out students focuses on mastering common vowel team patterns. By breaking down the 'ee' sound, students will improve their decoding and reading fluency, essential skills for tackling more complex texts. Designed for 1 session.

Tier 2
Yesterday

Kiana Gonzalez

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FL Special Education Teacher, General Education Teacher

Vowel Teams: EE-sy Peasy!

This 30-minute Tier 2 phonics lesson for 5th-grade pull-out students focuses on mastering common vowel team patterns. By breaking down the 'ee' sound, students will improve their decoding and reading fluency, essential skills for tackling more complex texts. Designed for 1 session.

Tier 2
Yesterday

Kiana Gonzalez

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FL Special Education Teacher, General Education Teacher

Frankenstein Analysis Adventure

This lesson engages students in analyzing 'Frankenstein' through interactive and accessible methods. By using game-based and project-based learning strategies, students will explore key themes and characters in a supportive environment. This approach is crucial for students with IEPs, as it provides differentiated instruction and fosters a deeper understanding of the text.

Tier 1
2/25
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Jason Stewart

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AZ Special Education Teacher

Expressive Poetry: Voices of Resilience

In this lesson, students will explore their emotions through the medium of poetry, crafting pieces that articulate their personal stories of resilience. This creative expression allows for emotional release and fosters a deeper understanding of individual strengths. The lesson is important as it encourages self-reflection, emotional intelligence, and empathy among students, helping them to recognize and celebrate their resilience.

Tier 1
2/25

Amanda DeLorenzo

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MA Health & Fitness

Bridging Voices

In this 45-minute lesson, 11th-grade Spanish and Portuguese speakers will practice code-switching between Spanish and English to build empathy and understanding in diverse conversations. This engaging session includes discussions and a worksheet to help students fluidly switch languages and appreciate different perspectives.

Tier 1
9/24
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jfitzgerald

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MA General Education Teacher

Vowel Team Voyage

A 30-minute Tier 1 formative assessment for 2nd graders to demonstrate mastery of short and long vowel teams and diphthongs. This quick check helps teachers gauge students’ understanding of spelling-sound correspondences and informs future instruction.

Tier 1
9/5

Darlene Ramey

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ID General Education Teacher

Summer Stories Unleashed

In this 40-minute lesson, English language learners at WIDA level 3 will practice speaking and writing by sharing stories about their summer vacations. This Tier 1 classroom lesson uses engaging reading, a fun game, and collaborative discussions to build vocabulary, fluency, and confidence.

Tier 1
8/28
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scarreno

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MA General Education Teacher

Crack the Code: English Puzzles

This lesson focuses on enhancing problem-solving skills through engaging English class puzzles for 9th graders. By integrating critical thinking with language arts, students will develop strategies to tackle complex problems, fostering both analytical and creative thinking. This single 30-minute session is designed to be interactive and fun, encouraging students to see English class as a dynamic and challenging environment.

Tier 1
5/20
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jtoomey

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MA Counselor

Grammar Fun with Friends

This lesson introduces basic grammar concepts to young students with autism through interactive and collaborative activities. By using a blend of learning strategies, students will engage in hands-on experiences that make grammar fun and accessible. This approach helps in building foundational language skills while promoting social interaction and inquiry-based learning.

Tier 2
2/25
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Katrina McAllister

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NC Special Education Teacher

My Voice, My Choices

A 6-session individual lesson for a Spanish-speaking kindergarten student focused on communicating needs, following directions, and practicing self-control. This Tier 3 intervention uses engaging activities, discussions, worksheets, and games to build language confidence and behavioral skills in 30-minute sessions.

Tier 3
8/22
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Ryan Diaz

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CA Counselor

Lights, Camera, CV!

In this 60-minute Tier 1 lesson for 11th-grade B1 EFL learners, students will practice reading and listening comprehension around CVs, draft their own CV video script, and receive peer feedback. This lesson builds practical employability skills and boosts confidence in English communication.

Tier 1
9/8

Elisabeth

CANADA General Education Teacher

Feeling Fluent

Feeling Fluent is a 30-minute Tier 2 small-group program for 2nd graders that expands emotional vocabulary through fun games and stories. This lesson boosts communication skills, empathy, and self-awareness in a safe and engaging environment.

Tier 2
9/5
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angelica.vasquez

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CA Counselor

Fluency Flow: Smooth Speaking

In this engaging 30-minute Tier 1 speech therapy session, 7th graders will learn strategies to improve their fluency and speaking confidence through interactive warm-ups, tongue-twister activities, and self-reflection. This lesson equips students with practical tools for clearer, smoother speech—critical for academic presentations and everyday communication.

Tier 1
5/22

Instructor

Word Choice and Connotation Challenge

In this lesson, students will explore the connotative effects of an author's word choice in literature. Through a combination of reading, collaborative activities, and discussions, students will learn to evaluate how different words or phrases can alter the meaning and tone of a text. This lesson is crucial for developing critical reading and analytical skills, which are essential for success in AP courses and beyond.

Tier 1
2/25
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Peter Gonzales

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AZ General Education Teacher

Connect & Converse

A 4-session social skills unit designed for high school ESL students, focusing on practical communication and interpersonal strategies. Each 30-minute lesson builds vocabulary, confidence, and real-world speaking opportunities to help learners engage socially.

Tier 1
6/16
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Kimberlee Nutter

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MA Counselor

Echo Expectations

A dynamic 20-minute routine for 1st graders that uses echo chants and a pledge to reinforce classroom norms. This quick, engaging session sets a positive school climate, builds community, and empowers students to remember and live classroom expectations.

Tier 1
8/13
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Latosha Brown

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TX School Administrator

Past Tense Chat Mastery

In this 60-minute, one-on-one session, adult learners will gain confidence using the past tense in real-world conversations. Through guided practice, role-plays, and personalized feedback, students will be able to share past experiences accurately and fluently.

Tier 3
6/17
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Sama Alkhalili

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US Instructor

Brave Voices

In this 15-minute lesson, ELL students will build confidence through interactive warm-up, reading, discussion, a game, an activity, and a worksheet. This Tier 1 classroom lesson uses fun strategies to empower students to speak up and feel proud of their voice.

Tier 1
6/20
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Nytasha Brisco

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VA General Education Teacher

Eager For E’s

Teachers will guide 2nd graders to recognize, pronounce, and spell long E words spelled ee and ea through engaging activities that build phonics mastery in a single 30-minute Tier 1 session. This boosts reading fluency and spelling confidence.

Tier 1
8/28
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Kendra McDuffy

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NC Special Education Teacher

Whisper Challenge: ELPAC Edition

Get ready for some serious listening, speaking, and writing fun! This 30-minute game-based lesson is designed for Long-Term English Learners (ELPAC Levels 3-4) to sharpen their communication skills in an engaging, whole-classroom setting. Students will practice active listening, clear verbal expression, and accurate written recall, building confidence for the ELPAC test.

Tier 1
9/30

michael.johnson

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CA Counselor

Core Board Chat Boost

In this 30-minute Tier 3 lesson, pre-K students will practice expanding single-word requests into two- or three-word utterances using a core vocabulary board. This individualized session boosts expressive language skills, builds confidence, and lays the foundation for more complex communication.

Tier 3
8/8

colleen.poulin

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MA Instructor

Sound Safari

Join us on an engaging 30-minute one-on-one speech therapy “Sound Safari” where kindergarteners practice key phonemes through playful, multisensory activities. This targeted Tier 3 session builds confidence, fine-tunes articulation, and equips students with clear, expressive communication skills.

Tier 3
8/10
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Cydney Ruiz

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VA Parent

Chat Champions

In this 30-minute group lesson, 4th graders practice key conversational skills—like starting, maintaining, and ending chats—to build confidence and stronger friendships. This Tier 2 lesson uses interactive activities to foster peer support and real-life communication.

Tier 2
5/28
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Noreen Greene

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MA Special Education Teacher

Chat & Connect

A three-session series designed to help an 11th grader who's new to the district learn to initiate, maintain, and deepen peer conversations to build lasting friendships. Students will practice conversation starters, follow-up questions, active listening, and friendship-building strategies over three 45-minute sessions.

Tier 3
9/9

jennifer.messina

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MA Special Education Teacher

Convo Connect

In this 30-minute lesson, 7th graders will develop essential conversational skills through engaging warm-ups, role-play activities, and reflection. Effective conversation fosters empathy, builds relationships, and boosts confidence in real-life interactions.

Tier 1
5/26

Jen Heinze

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NY Special Education Teacher

Laugh Lines: Decoding Humor

In this 30-minute Tier 2 group lesson for 7th graders, students analyze humor and figurative language in selected video clips to deepen their understanding and confidence. This engaging session uses real-world media to help students identify and discuss literary devices, boosting both comprehension and speaking skills.

Tier 2
9/4
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April Nicotera

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MA Instructor

Poetry and Emotion Exploration

In this lesson, students will delve into the world of poetry to explore and express emotions. They will read and analyze selected poems, focusing on poetic techniques and expressive language, and then create their own poems. This lesson is important as it helps students develop an appreciation for poetry, enhances their emotional literacy, and encourages creative expression.

Tier 1
2/25
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Madison O'Dell

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SC General Education Teacher

ELA Skill Sprint

In this one-hour, Tier 1 classroom session for 6th graders, students will engage in an ELA Spiral Review covering key skills—grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension—through quick-paced warm-up, collaborative activities, and an exit ticket. This lesson jumpstarts the year by refreshing foundational ELA skills, boosting confidence, and setting a positive tone for future learning.

Tier 1
8/15

Anne Shreffler

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OH General Education Teacher

Anchor in Hope

A two-part, 15-minute per session individualized intervention for a 7th grader struggling with self-harm. This mini-unit equips the student with practical coping strategies and a personalized safety plan to reduce self-harm urges and build emotional resilience.

Tier 3
9/12
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Tutsy Asmus

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OH Counselor

Language Detective

This individual lesson turns students into language detectives, encouraging them to investigate and solve language mysteries using context clues and inference. Designed for a 7th-grade student, this 45-minute session focuses on language development through engaging, detective-themed activities.

Tier 3
4/2

Hana Oregel

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AZ Instructor

If Only Expert

In this 60-minute Tier 3 session, adult learners will master the third conditional to express hypothetical past scenarios. Through targeted practice, personalized feedback, and real-life applications, participants will gain confidence in crafting complex conditional sentences, enhancing their advanced English proficiency.

Tier 3
8/17
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Sama Alkhalili

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US Instructor

Empathy Echoes

A 60-minute, whole-class lesson aligned to CASEL competencies, guiding 7th graders to deepen empathy and compassion through literature, discussion, and personal reflection—students will connect texts to their own lives and practice empathetic responses.

Tier 1
7/9
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Tannies Love

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NY General Education Teacher

Words Matter: Understanding Language Impact

This lesson aims to help fifth-grade boys understand the impact of foul language on themselves and others. Through a short video and a quiz, students will explore how words can affect emotions and relationships. This lesson is important as it encourages students to reflect on their language choices and promotes a respectful and supportive classroom environment.

Tier 1
2/25
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Ellen Trott

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MA School Administrator

Finding Your Voice

This 6-session lesson series is designed for a 6th grade English language learner who is shy and guarded, focusing on increasing her voice volume so that peers and adults can hear her in conversation. Each 30-minute session will include engaging activities, games, and discussions to help the student gain confidence and improve her speaking skills. The lessons are tailored to meet individual needs and encourage active participation.

Tier 3
6/11
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Jenna Beebe

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MA Counselor

Emotion Poems

In this lesson, students will explore their emotions and express them creatively through poetry. They will learn to use descriptive language to convey feelings, enhancing both their writing skills and emotional intelligence. This lesson is important as it encourages self-expression and helps students articulate their emotions in a healthy way.

Tier 1
2/25
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Victoria Wallace

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NC Counselor

Silent E Superstars

A 5-session 2nd grade literacy unit focusing on CVCe words, vowel teams, fluency, and sentence writing. Students will build reading fluency, master spelling patterns, and apply skills in writing sentences. Perfect for small-group Tier 1 instruction in 30-minute blocks.

Tier 1
8/18
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kurtzm

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TX Special Education Teacher

Meeting Mastery

In this 60-minute session, adult learners will build essential business English skills for effective meetings, focusing on vocabulary, phrases, and confidence. Ideal for Tier 3 individual support, this lesson equips learners with practical language to lead and participate in real-world meetings.

Tier 3
6/17
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Chen Liu

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MA General Education Teacher, Parent

Reflective Poetry Workshop

In this Reflective Poetry Workshop, students will explore the art of poetry as a means of personal expression. They will craft poems that reflect their own feelings and thoughts, enhancing their writing skills and emotional insight. This lesson is important as it provides a creative outlet for students, fostering empathy and self-awareness as they share and discuss their creations with peers.

Tier 1
2/25

Tracy David

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MA Social Worker, Counselor

Spiral Review Sprint

A quick, engaging 30-minute ELA spiral review session for 6th graders to revisit essential reading, grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills. This Tier 1 lesson jumpstarts the year with fun practice and checks for understanding.

Tier 1
8/15

Anne Shreffler

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OH General Education Teacher

LukC'De-MVMS

In this 6-session series, students will build self-advocacy skills to express emotions and apply coping strategies with confidence. Perfect for individual social work support, each 30-minute session provides targeted practice so students can advocate for themselves in 80% of real-life situations within 6–8 weeks.

Tier 3
9/11
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Erin Herrera

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NM Social Worker

Vowel Teams Adventure

This lesson focuses on vowel teams 'ee', 'ea', and 'ey' through an engaging story about a fox and a monkey. Students will actively participate in reading and comprehension activities, enhancing their understanding of vowel teams and improving their reading skills. This lesson is important as it helps students recognize and use vowel teams in context, which is crucial for developing reading fluency.

Tier 1
2/25
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Corey Alkire

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OK English

Speech Sound Safari

In this 45-minute, one-on-one speech therapy session, the student will explore and practice the /s/, /ʃ/ (sh), /tʃ/ (ch), and /dʒ/ (j) sounds through engaging warm-ups, multisensory activities, and targeted practice. This session helps build articulatory precision, confidence, and generalization in a fun, exploratory format tailored to a 9-year-old 5th grader.

Tier 3
7/3
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Abigail Lewis

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MN Special Education Teacher

Your Crew, Your Choice

This lesson helps students understand the impact of bullying, cultivate empathy for others, and actively contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment where everyone feels they belong. It's designed for a general classroom audience (Tier 1) and will take approximately 40 minutes.

Tier 1
9/17
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Jacqueline Rocha-Merida

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VA Counselor

My Behavior Tracker

A personalized behavior tracker for a 2nd-grade student with a trauma background, designed to increase on-task behaviors like following directions and completing work. This is a Tier 3 individual intervention to be used over 30 minutes. This behavior chart is designed to be highly customizable and collaborative.

Tier 3
9/24
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Emily Godlew

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MA Special Education Teacher

Finding Your Voice

Students will delve into the themes of self-expression and identity in Dead Poets Society, exploring how poetry can be a platform for personal storytelling. This lesson aims to empower students by connecting film themes to their own lives. This lesson is designed for a 10th-grade group and will last 45 minutes, focusing on Tier 2 group supports.

Tier 2
3/20

diana mclaughlin

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MA Counselor

Kindness Counts

This 30-minute individual lesson teaches 4th grade English learners why making fun of others through drawings is unkind and how to choose kindness instead. Students will read a short story, complete a worksheet to reflect on kindness, and take a simple quiz to reinforce the lesson. This targeted Tier 3 support helps correct negative behaviors with clear, accessible materials.

Tier 3
5/30

DGAUTHIER

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MA Social Worker

My Story, My Voice

In this single 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 6th graders, students will learn how to outline and begin writing their own short story. This lesson helps them develop creativity, narrative structure awareness, and writing confidence through engaging warm-ups, guided activities, and reflection. Includes all materials needed for immediate use.

Tier 1
9/2
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Bridget Hunt

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NC Counselor

Email Etiquette: Boss Your Inbox!

This 30-minute lesson for 16-year-olds teaches essential respectful email etiquette skills, crucial for academic success and future professional interactions. Students will learn to craft clear, concise, and courteous emails.

Tier 1
9/30
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Victoria Bermudez

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NC Behavior Interventionist

Test Stress SOS

This 30-minute lesson provides 9th-grade ELL students with practical, easy-to-understand coping strategies for test anxiety. It focuses on simple techniques to manage stress and improve performance, acknowledging their limited English proficiency. This lesson is crucial for building confidence and resilience in academic settings for all students.

Tier 1
9/24
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Maria Victoria Viernes

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HI Counselor

Vowel Sound Safari

Join a one-on-one vowel safari to explore and identify long and short vowel sounds in the wild. This tailored lesson will help individual students improve their phonetic skills.

Tier 3
3/20
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Kim Petrikowski

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AZ Computer Science, Language Arts

Emotion Engineer

In this Tier 3, 25-minute session, a 7th grade student builds a personalized toolkit—an “Emotion Engineer” blueprint—to identify emotional triggers, label feelings, and select coping strategies. This deeply tailored intervention empowers self-management and fosters emotional resilience.

Tier 3
9/2
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Maísa Bandeira

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US Psychologist, General Education Teacher

EF Power-Up

In this interactive 45-minute Tier 2 session for 7th graders, students begin building executive functioning skills like organization, time management, planning, and study strategies. This lesson introduces core concepts, engages students in hands-on activities, and provides tools they can immediately apply to schoolwork and personal tasks.

Tier 2
6/12
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nsiegel

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MA Social Worker

CommuniPlay Toolkit

A comprehensive toolkit of engaging, play-based SLP treatment materials designed for preschoolers with autism, covering expressive language, receptive language, social-pragmatic skills, articulation, and play-based interactions. Includes lesson plans, visual supports, games, and activity sheets to support individualized goals in a clinical setting.

Tier 3
7/11

EK

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NY Paraprofessional

Smooth Speaking Sentences

In this 30-minute Tier 3 individual session, a 4th grader will practice fluency shaping strategies through targeted sentences, improving smooth speech and confidence. Students will learn to apply strategies like gentle onset, continuous airflow, and phrasing across simple and complex sentences.

Tier 3
5/20
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Kristina Carnes

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TX Special Education Teacher

My Voice, My Choice

This 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for Kindergarten introduces students to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods. Students will learn that there are many ways to communicate and express themselves, fostering an inclusive classroom environment where all voices are valued.

Tier 1
Today
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Angela Scott

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OK Instructor

Email Like A Pro

In this engaging 30-minute lesson, 7th grade students (Tier 1) will learn how to craft appropriate emails to teachers, focusing on clear language, polite tone, and proper structure. This skill helps students build confidence in digital communication and prepares them for real-world interactions.

Tier 1
9/8
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Michelle Corsentino

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NJ Counselor, Psychologist, Behavior Interventionist

Tracking Toolkit

This small-group kit helps 5th grade students learn progress monitoring through behavior tracking. Over one 50-minute session, students explore toolkit features, learn tracking elements, design personalized trackers, and practice sample data review—promoting self-awareness and data-driven behavior supports.

Tier 2
8/19
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Tracy Roe

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PA Special Education Teacher

Brain Boss Bootcamp

A 6-session series introducing 10th graders to key executive functioning skills like goal-setting, time management, and self-monitoring. Each 20-minute Tier 1 classroom lesson combines engaging activities with real-world relevance to help students become more organized, plan effectively, and track their progress.

Tier 1
9/5
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Erin Cloutier

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MA Special Education Teacher

Vowel Voyage!

This lesson helps 5th graders master short vowel sounds through engaging activities and focused practice. Understanding short vowels is crucial for reading fluency and spelling accuracy. This lesson is designed for a single 45-minute session for elementary school students.

Tier 1
9/22
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Rebeca Friedmann

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MA Special Education Teacher

Creative Writing Challenge

In this lesson, leaders will engage in a creative writing challenge where they will craft their own short stories or poems. This session includes peer review to foster feedback skills. This activity helps students enhance their creative thinking, writing abilities, and peer-review skills.

Tier 1
2/25

Ciara McNearly

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TN Instructor

Empathy Engine

An engaging classroom module that powers up students’ empathetic responses through real-life scenarios, helping 11th graders build emotional insight, active listening, and stronger relationships. This Tier 1, 45-minute lesson integrates interactive discussion, multimedia, and personal reflection to make empathy practical and memorable.

Tier 1
5/9
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cfair

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MA Counselor

Talk, Text, Connect

In this 45-minute 7th-grade lesson, students will learn to craft and deliver clear verbal messages, interpret nonverbal cues, and apply digital communication etiquette. Mastering these skills boosts confidence, fosters positive relationships, and prepares students for real-world interactions online and offline.

Tier 1
5/12
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Bill Sylvia

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MA Counselor

Drew and Marley's Cruise Ship Adventure: A Vowel Team Voyage

In this engaging lesson, students will read a decodable passage about Drew and Marley's exciting cruise ship adventure and answer comprehension questions. This lesson is designed for a small group intervention and focuses on reviewing vowel teams. It is important as it enhances reading comprehension and phonics skills, crucial for literacy development. The session will last 15 minutes and includes comprehension cards to reinforce learning.

Tier 2
2/28
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Corey Alkire

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OK English

If You Learn This...

This 60-minute Tier 3 (individual) lesson for adults focuses on mastering first conditionals, an essential grammar structure for discussing future possibilities and their likely outcomes. Understanding first conditionals empowers students to communicate more effectively about plans, predictions, and consequences in English.

Tier 3
9/29
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Sama Alkhalili

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US Instructor

Time Masters

In this 30-minute small-group intervention, 6th grade students will learn to estimate and chunk time effectively to manage assignments. This lesson builds executive function skills, empowering students to plan and complete tasks confidently.

Tier 2
8/20
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mdervartanian

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MA Social Worker

Beyond Pasta Stereotypes

In this 30-minute, single-session lesson, 10th graders will explore Italian and English cultural differences, analyze common Italian stereotypes, and learn to appreciate diversity. This lesson fosters cultural empathy and critical thinking, helping students recognize both positive and negative stereotypes for more inclusive interactions.

Tier 1
8/26
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akuzemczak

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MA General Education Teacher

Subject Verb agreement

This 45-minute, single-session lesson helps 9th-11th grade ELD students (Levels 1-2) master subject-verb agreement through interactive activities and clear explanations. It's crucial for developing foundational grammar skills essential for academic and everyday communication.

Tier 1
Today
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Marianna Domokos

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CA General Education Teacher

FDIC Money Mastery

A 6-session course for adult ESL learners teaching financial literacy through FDIC resources. Students will build vocabulary, understand deposit insurance, and practice real-life money skills. Each 1-hour session includes engaging activities, discussions, games, worksheets, and quizzes to reinforce learning.

Tier 1
8/19

Tierra Gray

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DC Instructor

Express Yourself!

This lesson helps 3rd and 4th graders improve their reading prosody and fluency, focusing on expression, rhythm, and speed. It incorporates engaging activities to support students with diverse learning needs, including those with ADHD and dysgraphia. This single-session lesson is designed for 45 minutes.

Tier 1
10/1
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Natalie Koons

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FL Special Education Teacher, Parent

Alphabet Adventure

In this one-session, 30-minute individual English activity, kindergarten students who need extra support will embark on a fun, multisensory alphabet exploration. This targeted session helps solidify letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and letter formation through hands-on games and guided practice—building confidence and foundational literacy skills.

Tier 3
9/1

Lauren

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CA Instructor

Money Mastery

In this 45-minute small group lesson, 10th grade special education students will engage in hands-on budgeting and shopping practice to learn essential daily living skills. This Tier 2 intervention supports real-world financial management, guiding students to create budgets, track spending, and apply decision-making in a simulated grocery environment.

Tier 2
8/26
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Regina Sapp

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IA Special Education Teacher

Power of Persuasion

In this 40-minute Tier 2 group lesson, 10th grade honors students will learn how to use ethos, logos, and pathos to strengthen their claims and make their arguments more compelling. Mastering these rhetorical appeals helps students elevate their academic writing and persuasive skills, preparing them for future debates and essays.

Tier 2
5/9

Camryn

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FL General Education Teacher

Echoes of Bullying: What Lasts?

This 60-minute lesson for 7th-grade small groups explores the multifaceted impacts of bullying on individuals and the school community. Students will develop empathy and understand the lasting effects of bullying, fostering a more supportive environment.

Tier 2
Monday

Lindsay Wilson

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CA Counselor

Blend & Digraph Dash

In this 30-minute Tier 3 session, a 1st-grade student will practice reading words containing beginning and ending digraphs and blends using flashcards designed for data collection. This individualized intervention helps the student build foundational decoding skills vital for reading fluency and meets IEP goals.

Tier 3
6/10
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Kathryn Wilson

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MA Instructor

Texting Like a Pro

In this 30-minute session, 5th graders will learn proper smartphone texting etiquette, including respectful language, clarity, and digital responsibility. This lesson helps students communicate positively and thoughtfully online. Audience: 5th Grade, Tier 1, 1 session, 30 minutes.

Tier 1
5/18

FosterS

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MA Counselor

My Voice Matters

In this 5-session individual lesson series, students needing support to communicate wants and needs will learn practical, person-centered skills using visual supports, modeling, and guided practice. Each 20-minute session builds one step toward confident, functional communication.

Tier 3
8/22
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Veronica Jaramillo

Social Worker

Beyond the Book

An individualized reading and writing program integrating literature with personal interest projects, boosting engagement and comprehension for a 5th grade student. Over multiple 30-minute sessions, the student selects reading paths, proposes projects, and refines comprehension through one-on-one conferencing.

Tier 3
9/11
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Zhannur Salkenova

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MA Special Education Teacher

Hidden Conversation Codes

Students will explore implied meanings, sarcasm, and jokes to better interpret everyday speech and improve social communication. This Tier 1 lesson for 8th graders spans one 40-minute session and uses engaging slides, readings, discussions, and worksheets to build pragmatic language skills.

Tier 1
9/9
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Alexandra Kotowski

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MA Instructor

Empathy Passport

In this Tier 2 small-group lesson, 5th graders embark on imaginative journeys through characters’ perspectives, collecting ‘empathy stamps’ and reflecting on their decisions. Over 55-minute sessions, students will hone social-emotional skills and deepen character analysis by exploring diverse worlds—fostering empathy, critical reading, and collaborative reflection.

Tier 2
5/24
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LAUREN DAVILMAN

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NY General Education Teacher

Emotion Explorer

Emotion Explorer is an individualized project guide where a 9th grade student tracks daily emotions, analyzes triggers, and builds a personalized coping toolkit over a 120-minute session. This Tier 3 intervention helps the student develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and coping skills through structured reflection and assessment.

Tier 3
6/23
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Sue Spafford

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MA Counselor

Emotion Explorers

In this 4-session series, 7th grade students in a sub-separate classroom will learn practical emotion-management skills through hands-on activities and guided group discussions. Each 20-minute session builds on IEP goals to support self-awareness, self-regulation, and social skills in a small-group setting.

Tier 2
8/20
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clanier

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MA Social Worker

Vowel Team Adventure

This lesson focuses on enhancing students' understanding and fluency with vowel teams through engaging activities. By using game-based and experiential learning strategies, students will actively participate in a word sort game and complete a worksheet to reinforce their learning. This approach not only makes learning fun but also helps students internalize the concept of vowel teams, which is crucial for their reading and spelling skills.

Tier 1
2/25

Anna Homan

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OK Math, English, Language Arts, Biology

Speak to Connect

In this 30-minute Tier 2 group session, 6th graders will explore effective communication, social skills, and emotional expression through interactive activities and role-plays. By practicing active listening and expressing feelings, students will build confidence and stronger peer connections.

Tier 2
6/10

cgoodreau

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MA Social Worker

Exploring Poetry: Psalms and Hymns

This lesson introduces students to the beauty of poetry through the Psalms and Christian hymns. Students will explore poetic devices and themes, enhancing their understanding of how these elements contribute to the overall message and emotional impact of the poems. By the end of the lesson, students will apply their learning by writing their own psalm or hymn, fostering creativity and personal expression.

Tier 1
2/25
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Madison O'Dell

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SC General Education Teacher

Teen Stress & Self-Expression

A 4-week SEL counseling curriculum for 12th-grade girls focusing on healthy coping with frustration and anxiety and effective self-expression in real-life teen situations like peer conflict and academic/college stress. Designed for a Tier 2 small group setting, each session is 30 minutes.

Tier 2
Yesterday

Nien Orji

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NY Counselor

Creative Writing Workshop

In this lesson, students will enhance their creative writing skills by crafting short stories or poems. They will engage in brainstorming, drafting, and peer review activities to help them develop their ideas and improve their writing. This workshop will help students express their creativity and improve their writing abilities.

Tier 1
2/25

Michael Gooch

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TN Instructor

Emotion Engine

This small-group workshop helps 7th-grade students identify their emotional triggers and develop personalized self-calming toolkits. It empowers students with practical strategies to manage emotions effectively, fostering greater self-awareness and resilience. This is a Tier 2 intervention for small groups and will run for 50 minutes across one session.

Tier 2
9/15
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Mandi Rogers

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MO Special Education Teacher

Pronoun Power Play

In this 3-session speech and language unit, students will master English pronouns through interactive games and activities that build confidence in communication. Each 30-minute lesson includes a targeted lesson plan and an engaging game designed to reinforce correct pronoun usage. This essential skill helps students speak and write with clarity and respect.

Tier 1
9/8
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Susan Ayers

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MA Instructor

Emotion Explorers

A 4-week, 20-minute Tier 1 support-group series for 4th and 5th grade boys to build emotional awareness, practice self-expression, and strengthen positive decision-making through teacher-led modeling and demonstrations.

Tier 2
8/25
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Tyshonne McSwain

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NC Social Worker

Inner Coach

A multi-part 20-minute script and discussion tool that helps 7th grade students cultivate an internal supportive dialogue to manage stress and challenges. This Tier 3 individual lesson on CASEL Self-Management empowers students to become their own coaches through guided frameworks and reflective practices.

Tier 3
7/4
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K M

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IA General Education Teacher

Emotion Explorers

A 6-session SEL curriculum designed to help students recognize, understand, and regulate their emotions. Each 25-minute lesson includes a clear plan, engaging activities, guided discussions, and worksheets to reinforce learning.

Tier 1
8/5
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Mikaela Secore

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NY Counselor

Stress SOS

In this 10-minute individual Tier 3 session, 7th grade students build their own Stress SOS toolkit—a personalized emergency plan promoting self-care strategies for moments of overwhelm. This quick, focused lesson equips students with practical coping skills tailored to their needs.

Tier 3
7/28

Abi

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KS General Education Teacher

Emotion Tracker

A personalized, 10-minute daily session tool for a 10th grade student to log and manage emotions, fostering self-awareness and proactive self-management skills. This Tier 3 individual support helps identify emotions, track patterns, and apply coping strategies.

Tier 3
9/10
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Elizabeth Zichichi

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OH Special Education Teacher

Crack the Code

In this 30-minute decoding lesson, 8th-grade students will practice decoding unfamiliar words using high-interest topics like social media slang and video game terms. These engaging activities build vocabulary and reading fluency, making students confident readers in Tier 1 classroom instruction.

Tier 1
8/28
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Kerri Boyer

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MA Special Education Teacher

Express Yourself!

This 30-minute Tier 2 lesson for 6th graders helps students develop and practice effective communication skills to express their thoughts and feelings clearly and respectfully. It focuses on building confidence and understanding the impact of their words.

Tier 2
9/30
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Melanee Alexander

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VT Principal

What's Power's Price?

In this single 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 10th graders will explore Shakespeare’s Macbeth to uncover how ambition and power drive character actions and themes. Students will analyze a key soliloquy, annotate language devices, and engage in discussion to connect the play’s central ideas to real-life decisions. This foundational lesson ignites critical thinking and close-reading skills.

Tier 1
5/13

Camryn

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FL General Education Teacher

Behavior Boost

This mini script and activity bundle helps teachers deliver quick, targeted feedback during check-in and check-out with a 1st grade student. Over 10-minute individual sessions, teachers will reinforce positive choices and self-regulation to build consistency, confidence, and behavioral success.

Tier 3
8/14

Ellen Doherty

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NH School Administrator

Help Me, Please

A one-session, 30-minute teletherapy lesson designed for a third grade autistic student with limited vocabulary. Students will engage with a simple, visual social story to practice asking for help in real-life situations. This targeted, Tier 3 intervention uses interactive digital slides and picture-based activities to build communicative confidence.

Tier 3
5/21

Jennifer

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NM Social Worker