NYS Lesson Plans

Original NYS lesson plans built from publicly available standards

New York State standards describe what students should know and be able to do. StandardCraft lesson plans help teachers turn those expectations into practical classroom instruction — with SDI blocks, MLL/ELL scaffolds, alignment notes, and clear standards references included.

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What every lesson plan includes

Standards-grounded from first line to last

Alignment notes

Plain-English explanation of the NYS standard, the exact code, and the official source — before you teach the lesson.

SDI block

Specially Designed Instruction adaptations for content, methodology, and delivery. ICT, Resource Room, and Self-Contained placements noted.

MLL/ELL scaffolds

NYSESLAT-tiered supports across at least two proficiency bands — not generic "extra time." Vocabulary, sentence frames, and visual supports included.

Instructional sequence

Opening, instruction, guided practice, independent practice, and closure — structured for classroom execution, not just planning.

Formative assessment

Exit ticket or check-for-understanding woven into the lesson, aligned to the same standard as the lesson objective.

Classroom use guidance

Explicit notes on whole-class, small-group, intervention, enrichment, and reteach applications. Flexible enough for daily planning needs.

Available lesson plans

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Arts Grade 1

Feel the Beat: Exploring Steady Beat and Rhythm in Music

MU:Pr4.2.1a NYS Learning Standards for the Arts (2017)

Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource

Computer Science & Digital Fluency Grade 1

Patterns and Sequences: Unplugged Coding with Everyday Steps

K-1.CT.2 NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards (2020)

Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource

Math Grade 1

Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Within 20

NY-1.OA.1 NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards (2017)

Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource

Social Studies Grade 1

Families and Communities: What We Share and How We Differ

1.1 NYS K–12 Social Studies Framework (2014)

Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource

CDOS & Career Readiness Grade 2

Jobs in My Community: How People Help Through Their Work

CDOS 1 NYS Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Learning Standards (1996, updated)

Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource

Computer Science & Digital Fluency Grade 2

Algorithms in Everyday Life: Step-by-Step Instructions for Computers and People

2-3.CT.1 NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards (2020)

Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource

Cybersecurity & AI Education Grade 2

Meet the Smart Machines: What Computers Can and Can't Do

2-3.IC.1 NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards (2020)

Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource

Science Grade 2

Comparing Habitats: Observing the Diversity of Living Things

2-LS4-1 NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS, 2017)

Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource

Social Studies Grade 2

Communities Near and Far: How People Live, Work, and Help Each Other

2.1 NYS K-12 Social Studies Framework (2014, updated)

Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource

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StandardCraft supports standards-based planning by helping educators translate publicly available New York State learning standards into original, classroom-ready instructional materials. It is designed to complement, not replace, district curriculum, teacher expertise, or school-approved instructional programs.

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StandardCraft resources are original, educator-reviewed, and built from publicly available New York State standards frameworks. Each resource includes alignment notes and is designed to support classroom planning, intervention, enrichment, and daily instruction.

StandardCraft is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the New York State Education Department. Resources complement district curriculum and teacher professional judgment — they do not replace either.

✓ Original resources — not recycled worksheets or marketplace reposts.
✓ Educator-reviewed for instructional clarity, classroom usability, and standards connection.
✓ Built from publicly available New York State learning standards frameworks.
✓ Alignment notes included — each resource explains how it connects to the relevant NYS framework.
✓ Designed to support classroom planning, intervention, enrichment, and daily instruction.
✓ No student data required. Teachers access resources without entering student PII.
FAQ

Questions about StandardCraft NYS lesson plans

Are these NYS lesson plans original? +
Yes. All StandardCraft lesson plans are created as original instructional supports — not copied from existing curriculum marketplaces or teacher resource sites. Each is reviewed for instructional clarity, classroom usability, and standards connection.
Which NYS standards are lesson plans aligned to? +
Lesson plans cover 9+ NYS frameworks: Next Generation ELA Standards (2017), Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards (2017), NYSSLS Science, NYS Social Studies Framework, CS & Digital Fluency, Arts Learning Standards, CDOS, Health & PE, and SDI supports. ELA and Math resources are not tagged as Common Core.
Is StandardCraft affiliated with NYSED? +
No. StandardCraft is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the New York State Education Department. Resources are built from publicly available NYS standards frameworks.
Do lesson plans replace district curriculum? +
No. StandardCraft lesson plans are designed to complement district curriculum and teacher professional judgment — not replace either. They help teachers translate publicly available NYS standards into ready-to-use classroom materials.
What does "alignment notes included" mean? +
Each lesson plan includes a plain-English explanation of how the instructional activities connect to the relevant NYS standards framework, along with the exact standard code and official source citation.
Do I need to enter student data? +
No. StandardCraft does not require student personally identifiable information. Teachers browse and download lesson plans without entering any student data.