Getting Started Series - ALL PRODUCTS
Prepares students to read and speak with Amira by teaching routines that support clear audio and successful sessions. All resources in this series are available in English and Spanish.
Classroom resources
Lessons, trackers, posters and certificates. The things that go on the wall and into Monday morning.
Introducing Amira
Ready Module Training Videos
These short tutorial videos automatically play for students when they begin working with Amira.
Introducing Amira Lessons
Use the resources below for a structured, teacher-led introduction to Amira. Each series includes slide decks, posters and videos.
ISIP Assess/Evaluar Series
Prepares students for tasks they will encounter during assessment and helps them understand what to expect.
Grades 6-8
No Lessons
Tutor/Tutora Series
Prepares students for tutoring sessions with Amira, including reading on their own and practicing when Amira pauses to help.
Grades 6-8
NA
Instruct/Enseñar Series
Prepares students for Instruct lessons with Amira, including watching and listening during instruction and practicing what she teaches
Grades 6-8
NA
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
Instruct Tips
Use this poster alongside the Introducing Amira: Instruct/Enseñar Series to prepare students for learning 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.