Who Am I? Big Idea Thematic Unit

Help young learners develop a strong sense of self leading up to kindergarten! Balance structured learning time with play to build key foundational skills. This big idea theme covers four weeks of content based on the themes Myself and My Feelings.

How Does My Body Work? Big Idea Thematic Unit

Help young learners deepen their knowledge of the human body! Balance structured learning time with play to build key foundational skills before kindergarten. This big idea theme covers four weeks of content based on the themes My Body and My Five Senses.

Who Cares for Me? Big Idea Thematic Unit

Show young learners how to connect with the people who care for them! Balance structured learning time with play to build foundational skills before kindergarten. This big idea theme covers four weeks of content based on the themes Families and Friends.

Where Do I Grow and Learn? Big Idea Thematic Unit

Help children discover more about the places where they grow and learn! Balance structured learning time with play to build foundational skills before kindergarten. This big idea theme covers four weeks of content based on the themes Home and School.

Where Do We Live? Big Idea Thematic Unit

Help young learners connect with the world around them! Balance structured learning time with play to build foundational skills before kindergarten. This big idea theme covers four weeks of content based on the themes Our Community and Our Country.

How Do We Build and Explore? Big Idea Thematic Unit

Deepen young learners' knowledge of how we interact with the world! Balance structured learning time with play to build foundational skills. This big idea theme covers four weeks of content based on the themes Building Things and Transportation.

What Lives on Earth? Big Idea Thematic Unit

Help young learners deepen their knowledge of Earth leading up to kindergarten! Balance structured learning time with play to build foundational skills. This big idea theme covers four weeks of content based on the themes Animals and Plants.

What Affects Our Planet? Big Idea Thematic Unit

Inspire young learners to connect with the world around them leading up to kindergarten! Balance structured learning time with play to build foundational skills. This big idea theme covers four weeks of content based on the themes Earth and Sky and Weather.

All About Diamonds Text Card 6-Pack

Discover how diamonds form and how we can use them! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack of STEAM text cards and lesson plan about the uses and features of diamonds builds secondary students’ literacy skills.

Smithsonian's Use of Thermal Energy Text Card 6-Pack

Learn how Smithsonian workers use infrared thermography to spot problems in their museums! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack of STEAM text cards and lesson plan boost secondary students’ literacy skills.

Preservation Methods at the Smithsonian Text Card 6-Pack

Discover how museums protect and preserve the artifacts they have on display! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack of STEAM text cards and lesson plan boost secondary students’ literacy skills.

Invention of Electric Light Text Card 6-Pack

From Humphry Davy to Thomas Edison, discover how dedicated scientists invented electric light! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack of STEAM text cards and lesson plan build secondary students’ literacy skills.

Airport Design of the Future from the Past 6-Pack

Discover how airport designers and planners of the past thought about the future! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack of STEAM text cards and lesson plan will build secondary students’ literacy skills.

Light Pollution Text Card 6-Pack

When you gaze at the night sky, how many stars can you see? Your answer may depend on the light pollution where you live! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack includes STEAM text cards and a lesson plan.

Ocean Trenches and Deep-Sea Life 6-Pack

Discover the deep trenches of our planet’s vast and mysterious oceans! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack of STEAM readers dives down to the seafloor and boosts secondary students’ literacy skills.

All About Bessie Coleman Text Card 6-Pack

Meet Bessie Coleman, the first Black female pilot in the United States! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack about Coleman’s journey to getting her pilot’s license includes STEAM text cards and a lesson plan.

Forms of Energy that Provide Power Text Card 6-Pack

From electricity to solar power, learn more about the forms of energy that provide power! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 6-pack of STEAM readers and lesson plan build secondary students’ literacy skills.

Strategies for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning, Second Edition ePub

Strategies for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning, Second Edition

Explore & Learn: Complete Kit (Spanish)

Nurture young Spanish speakers' curiosity, excitement, and imagination leading up to kindergarten! This research-based early childhood program balances structured learning time with play and movement to build key foundational skills for ELs.

Mi maravilloso cuerpo

Help early learners connect with the world around them through this thematic nonfiction book! This text about the various parts of the body gives adults the tools to balance structured learning time and free play.

Mis sentidos

Help early learners connect with the world around them through this thematic nonfiction book! This title about how we experience the five senses gives adults the tools to teach useful vocabulary while balancing structured learning time and free play.

Mi maravilloso cuerpo 6-Pack

Help early learners connect with the world around them through this 6-pack of thematic Spanish nonfiction books! This 6-pack about the various parts of the body and the accompanying lesson plan balances structured learning time and free play.

Mis sentidos 6-Pack

Help early learners connect with the world around them! This 6-pack of thematic Spanish nonfiction books covers how we experience the five senses and gives adults the tools to teach useful vocabulary. Includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.