Grades K–5
Year at a Glance Planner
A one-page school year map: nine months by five subjects, for pacing the big units in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
Classroom management printable · Weekly lesson plan templates
Unit Plan at a Glance
A four-week unit overview: the big question, what students will know and do, a week-by-week focus and the final project.
- Grade level
- Grades K–5
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Lesson planning, Pacing and organization, Instructional design
What kids do
“Plan a whole unit over four weeks: what students should know by the end and the big steps to get there.”
Printed on the sheet:
- By the end, students will know…
- By the end, students will be able to…
- Final project or test
- Books, videos and materials
Teacher tip
Start with the big question and work backward to plan each week.
How to use it
- Fill it in digitally or by hand, and keep a copy in your sub folder.
- Plan a week ahead so you can gather materials in time.
- Print it on colored paper so kids and helpers can spot it quickly.
Watch for
Plans so packed there is no room for reteaching. Leave a flex block each week.
Talk about it
- What will I do for students who need more help?
- What is one thing that went well this week?
Take it further
Share the template with your grade-level team for common planning.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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