Ever wish lesson planning could be as easy as planting a seed and watching it grow? Well, consider this your garden of literacy, science, and math fun—easily prepped to get ready for your early learners to dig in!
You’re busy!
That’s why the Made For Me Literacy team has bundled four weeks of no-fuss, engaging lessons into one easy-to-follow, print-and-go unit. Say goodbye to endless prep and hello to interactive learning that sticks—all with a Plants & Seeds theme that’s sure to sprout curiosity!
What’s Inside This Unit?
This month-long Plants & Seeds (Level A) for Pre-k and SPED unit roots literacy instruction in hands-on, cross-curricular learning that weaves in math, science, vocabulary, and fine motor practice. Here’s what you get:
A Full Month of Pre-Planned Lessons
No more scrambling—our curriculum map lays out four weeks of engaging, skill-building activities with day-by-day guidance. You’ll get four themed weeks that introduce young learners to sunflowers, seeds, plant parts, and the plant life cycle.
Literacy-Rich Learning with Real and Adapted Books
We believe in immersing students in diverse texts, so this unit includes a mix of books written by Made For Me Literacy and additional titles that can be borrowed from your library, purchased, or streamed via YouTube read-alouds.
Featured books include:
• Plant Parts (Made For Me Literacy)
• Little Sunflower (Melanie Joyce)
• Little Dandelion Seeds the World (Julia Richardson)
• Flowers All Around (Made For Me Literacy Flipbook Song!)
Interactive Story-Based Resources for Every Book
For each story, you’ll get:
• Story maps (author, illustrator, characters, setting, sequencing)
• Comprehension questions (printable and digital)
• 3 levels of differentiated assessments
• Adapted book pieces to support learners who need extra engagement
20 Hands-On Daily Activities
Because learning is more fun when kids can touch, move, and create! This unit includes:
• Anchor charts and whole-class visual supports
• Predictable writing charts & class books
• Sensory bins to explore plant-related textures
• Easy Art & process-based crafts
• Class graphs, labeling, and butcher paper activities
• Visual recipes—one for a snack and one for a sensory experience
20 Engaging Centers for Independent & Small-Group Learning
Tired of running around looking for centers? We’ve got you covered with:
• 12 printable literacy, math, and vocabulary centers (think task boxes, file folders, and flip-and-write books—all with built-in expansion activities!)
• 8 digital centers available on any device (includes Boom Cards & interactive printable options!)
20 Skill Practice Worksheets
Need low-prep reinforcement activities? These worksheets come in two difficulty levels, perfect for differentiation.
Why Teachers Love This Unit
• Saves Time – Everything is planned, prepped, and ready to roll.
• Supports All Learners – Differentiation is built-in, so every student gets what they need.
• Engages Early Learners – Hands-on, sensory-friendly activities that bring literacy to life.
• Cross-Curricular Learning – Ties in math, science, vocabulary, and motor skills for well-rounded development.
Ready to Watch Your Students Grow?
Let’s take the stress out of lesson planning and make literacy learning fun, interactive, and meaningful. Download the Plants & Seeds Unit today and let’s help your students bloom with confidence!
more strategies for your classroom:
1. Hands-On Science in the Special Education Classroom This post reinforces science elements in a special education classroom, helping teachers integrate hands-on experiments and exploration into your lessons.
2. How to Differentiate Literacy Lessons for Diverse Learners Our units are designed around differentiation! This post offers extra strategies for adapting literacy activities to support all learners.
3. Visual Schedules for Autism and Special Education Predictable routines can be supported by visual schedules, helping students transition smoothly between activities like literacy, centers, and hands-on tasks.
4. Effective Parent Communication in Special Education Includes take-home activities and books, making it a great opportunity for teachers to engage parents in their child’s learning. This blog post provides tips for strengthening that home to school connection.
5. The Life-Changing Bundle for Special Education If you love our Plants & Seeds unit, you’ll want to know about the full curriculum bundles available. This post introduces a broader set of resources for year-round learning.
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