The Total Teaching Package.

Everything you need—tailored lessons, strategic pacing, and built-in guided student notes, independent student practice activities & hands-on review activities.

From Modeling to Mastery: Gradual Release in Action

Every lesson follows a gradual release model—I do, We do, You do—so teachers can scaffold instruction and gradually shift responsibility to students with confidence.

✔️ Guided notes in a Cornell-style format to help students capture, process, and retain key content
✔️ Clear transitions from teacher-led instruction to collaborative learning
✔️ Independent practice activities that directly align with the day’s lesson objectives
✔️ Built-in opportunities for student writing, reflection, and language development
✔️ Hands-on review activities that reinforce key concepts and keep learning interactive and engaging

This structure supports all learners while promoting academic ownership—and makes it easy for teachers to implement best practices daily.

Why Gradual Release Works: The Foundation of TeachSmart Lessons

Every TeachSmart lesson follows the Gradual Release of Responsibility model—I do, We do, You do—to guide students from teacher-led instruction to independent mastery. This structured approach ensures that content is delivered with clarity, students are supported as they practice, and real learning sticks. From modeling to collaboration to hands-on practice, this method builds academic ownership and confidence every step of the way.

"I Do"

Start strong with ready-made guided slideshow presentations and scripted lesson guides. Teachers lead with confidence using visual supports, modeled thinking, and content clarity built right in.

"We Do"

TeachSmart lessons include collaborative tasks, guided notes, and engaging discussion opportunities—so students can practice with support while teachers check for understanding in real time.

"You Do"

Every lesson wraps with aligned independent practice, writing prompts, and even review games. Students apply what they’ve learned—on their own—with purpose and precision.

Engage. Apply. Master.

TeachSmart is packed with hands-on, high-impact activities that bring Social Studies to life. From collaborative games and simulations to writing prompts and creative tasks, students are constantly applying what they’ve learned in meaningful ways. These activities challenge learners to think critically, make connections, and demonstrate mastery every day!

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