Grades 3–5 · Reading & Video

Phonics, visuals, and video, built for how kids learn.

A Consistent Learning Experience

Every lesson opens with a Lesson Starter video.

Every Grades 3–5 lesson follows a clear, predictable structure that helps students build confidence, stay engaged, and focus on learning instead of navigation.

Lesson Starter video player
Lesson Starter

Introduces new concepts through engaging multimedia experiences that build context and spark curiosity.

  • Engaging video introductions
  • Video transcript available
  • Accessibility-focused supports
  • Smooth transition into guided instruction
Lesson Objective panel showing What I Already Know, What I Will Learn, and Keywords
Lesson Objective

Activates prior knowledge, sets clear expectations, and introduces academic vocabulary so students know what success looks like.

  • What I Already Know
  • What I Will Learn
  • Keywords & academic vocabulary
  • Clear expectations for success
Welcome to the Reading Corner

Structured phonics students can actually see.

The Reading Corner walks students through the Six Syllable Types with clear patterns, kid-friendly examples, and picture cues, so they can break down big words and become confident word detectives.

  • Six Syllable Types taught with consistent examples
  • Visual cues pair sounds with pictures for retention
  • Today’s Mission sets clear, measurable objectives
Closed Syllables reference from a Grades 3–5 Reading Corner lesson
Gated video player with synchronized captions and transcript access
Watch-before-continue gating with subtitles and transcript on every video.
Built on the gated video player

Accessible by default. For every learner.

The same accessibility-first video player used across SchoolsPLP, tuned for the pacing and attention needs of Grades 3–5 students.

  • Watch-before-continue gating ensures completion
  • Subtitles on every video
  • Searchable, synchronized transcript
  • Auto-pause when students switch tabs
  • Translate transcripts into ~100 languages
Video player + accommodations

Built-in supports for every video.

  • Gated playback
    Students must watch the entire video to progress. Tab switching auto-pauses.
  • Subtitles & transcripts
    Helps students follow along, read key terms, and reinforce language skills.
  • Translate to ~100 languages
    The accommodation toolbar can read the transcript aloud in nearly any language.
  • Replay & review
    Students can rewind and rewatch any segment to reinforce understanding.
  • Guided notes alongside
    Every lesson pairs the video with Guided Notes so students stay organized.
  • Designed for younger learners
    Short, focused segments calibrated for the attention span of Grades 3–5.
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Next: Guided Practice.

Guided Practice