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.
Educator-reviewed · Original content · Not affiliated with NYSED · No student data required
Standards-grounded from first line to last
Plain-English explanation of the NYS standard, the exact code, and the official source — before you teach the lesson.
Specially Designed Instruction adaptations for content, methodology, and delivery. ICT, Resource Room, and Self-Contained placements noted.
NYSESLAT-tiered supports across at least two proficiency bands — not generic "extra time." Vocabulary, sentence frames, and visual supports included.
Opening, instruction, guided practice, independent practice, and closure — structured for classroom execution, not just planning.
Exit ticket or check-for-understanding woven into the lesson, aligned to the same standard as the lesson objective.
Explicit notes on whole-class, small-group, intervention, enrichment, and reteach applications. Flexible enough for daily planning needs.
Available lesson plans
Browse all resources →Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Within 20
Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource
Families and Communities: What We Share and How We Differ
Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource
Algorithms in Everyday Life: Step-by-Step Instructions for Computers and People
Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource
Multiplication as Equal Groups: Building Conceptual Understanding
Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource
Life Cycles of Plants and Animals: Patterns of Growth and Reproduction
Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource
Saludos y Presentaciones: Greetings and Introductions in Spanish
Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource
Reading Music: Notes, Rhythms, and Basic Notation in Grade 4
Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource
Nutrition and Healthy Eating: Fueling Your Body for Learning and Life
Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource
Opinion Writing: Making a Claim and Supporting It
Alignment note included · SDI + MLL blocks · Original resource
Standards-based planning support, not curriculum replacement
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.
Built for trust, not just search.
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.