Classroom resources
Lessons, trackers, posters and certificates. The things that go on the wall and into Monday morning.
Introducing Amira
Lesson Series Guide (PDF)
Getting Started Series - ALL PRODUCTS · Grades K-2 4 lessons
Getting Started Series - ALL PRODUCTS · Grades 3-5 2 lessons
Getting Started Series - ALL PRODUCTS · Grades 6-8 1 lesson
ISIP Assess/Evaluar Series · Grades K-2 Assess: 2 lessons Evaluar: 1 lesson
Tutor/Tutora Series · Grades K-2 3 Lessons
Tutor/Tutora Series · Grades 3-5 1 Lesson
Instruct/Enseñar Series · Grades K-2 2 Lessons
Instruct/Enseñar Series · Grades 3-5 2 Lessons
Goal Setting & Reflection
BOY Hopes & Dreams
Students share their hopes and goals for learning with Amira this year. + SPANISH
Class Goal Poster
Set and track a class goal for stories read, tutor minutes, activities done, or instruct minutes. + SPANISH
Goal Setting Template
Template to guide student-teacher conferences and student goal cards. + SPANISH
Observation Notes Template
Template to capture observations about student strengths/needs as they learn with Amira.
Conference Log
Take notes while conferencing with students about their progress with Amira and future goals.
Competitions
Amira Competition Guide
Step-by-step guide with examples and planning tools to help you organize and launch an Amira Reading Competition.
Ready, Set, Read!
(Recommended September-October) Teams race to the finish line by moving their car along a race track, hitting milestone flags as they achieve reading goals. + SPANISH
Reading Blizzard
(Recommended November-December) Students create snowflakes for each reading milestone, building a "blizzard," with the class or grade with the most snowflakes winning. + SPANISH
Read Your Heart Out
(Recommended February-March) Teams track their progress by coloring in or moving up on the READometer, aiming to reach the top by reaching their reading goal. + SPANISH
Slam Dunk Stories (March Madness)
(Recommended March-April) Teams compete in a bracket-style tournament, advancing weekly based onthe most stories read or minutes logged, until a champion is crowned + SPANISH
Amira Bingo
(Recommended May-June) Teams work toward Amira goals by completing squares on a Bingo board. + SPANISH
Student Trackers & Posters
Story Challenge Tracker
Track progress towards 20 or 50 stories read. + SPANISH
100 Challenge Tracker
Record up to 100 stories or activities completed with Amira. + SPANISH
Weekly Progress Tracker
Set and track progress towards weekly Amira goals. + SPANISH
ERSS Progress
Track completion of 6 Early Reader Skills Scaffold (ERSS) tasks per sound. + SPANISH
Accuracy Challenge
Track progress toward reading 15 or 50 stories with 100% accuracy (customizable). + SPANISH
Class Trackers & Posters
Success Tips
Use these posters alongside the Getting Started Series to introduce students to Amira and set them up for success. + SPANISH
Assess Tips
Use this poster alongside the Introducing Amira: Assess/Evaluar Series to prepare students for assessments with Amira. + SPANISH
Tutor Tips
Use this poster alongside the Introducing Amira: Tutor/Tutora Series to prepare students for reading with Amira. + SPANISH
Class Goal Tracker
Set a weekly goal (eg. 30 min per week). Add a sticker every time a student in your class meets that goal. + SPANISH
Ready for Amira Poster
Set clear Amira routines with editable posters featuring your students. + SPANISH
Weekly Readerboard
Spotlight your Top 5 or Top 10 readers each week based on minutes or stories read with Amira. + SPANISH
Technology & Troubleshooting
Class Job Cards
Editable class jobs designed to optimize Amira time and device management. + SPANISH
Seasonal Resources
Valentine's Cards (Filled)
Valentine’s Day cards featuring Amira and Spot with fun, encouraging reading-themed messages to celebrate students’ progress and effort. + SPANISH
Dear Amira, Thank You
This gratitude project begins with a letter from Amira that students can hear read aloud. Then, students write back to share what they’re thankful for. + SPANISH
Coloring Pages (Fall Theme)
A fun, flexible tool for the classroom. Track stories, reading minutes, and activities, celebrate goals, reward effort, or give students a mindful break with Amira & Spot.
Positive Notes
Positive Notes Home
Customizable notes to share student reading wins with families. + SPANISH
Desk Notes
Customizable notes to leave on students’ desks. Write messages celebrating their effort, growth, or commitment during Amira time.
Blank Spot & Amira Cards
Blank cards featuring Spot and Amira for students to color and personalize with a handwritten message.
Certificates & Classroom Decor
Positive Notes Home
Customizable notes to share student reading wins with families. + SPANISH
Achievement Certificates
Customizable certificates to celebrate student and class achievements. + SPANISH
Spot Foster Contract
Customizable contract allowing students to foster Spot for a specific timeframe, encouraging responsibility and a commitment to reading with joy.
Spot Adoption Certificate
Customizable certificate celebrating the adoption of Spot as a school or class pet. + SPANISH
For Fun
Spot Keychain Cutouts
Cut out the images and insert them into picture frame keychains* to recognize effort, celebrate milestones, and motivate students. *KEYCHAINS NOT INCLUDED
Spot Stickers (2"x4" Shipping Labels)
Use pre-filled “Spot On” stickers for instant recognition or customize your own to mark milestones, send notes home, or encourage students. For best results, print on Avery 5163 Shipping Labels (2" × 4").
Spot Background Video
15-minute video of Spot reading by the fire to use as a peaceful backdrop while students read with Amira.