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Introducing the “Story First” Teacher’s Guide— A step-by-step workbook to help you turn any standard into a story students will never forget.
-Designed for grades 2–12
-SPED, ELL & Neurodivergent Friendly
-Best used if printed
But between pacing guides, test prep, and student burnout...It’s hard to make anything stick.
What if there was a simple, repeatable method to teach any subject in a way that grabs attention, builds connection, and boosts retention?
Inside this 42-page printable guide, you’ll learn to:
✅ Transform standards into stories that stick
✅ Spark curiosity and emotion in your lessons
✅ Use real examples, student language & experiences
✅ Adapt storytelling for diverse learning needs
✅ Plan unforgettable, engaging lessons
1. Welcome & Introduction
Who this is for + how to use the guide
2. The Power of Storytelling in the Classroom
Backed by research, driven by passion
3. The S.T.O.R.Y. Method (Framework for Teachers)
Your 5-step formula for unforgettable teaching
S – Set the Stage
T – Tap into Emotion
O – Organize the Arc
R – Real-World Relevance
Y – Yield to the Standard
4. Story Starters & Templates
Subject-based prompts + fill-in-the-blank starters
5. Build Your Own Story Bank
Brainstorming space for future lessons
6. “Boring to Brilliant” Rebrand Sheet
Turn dry objectives into dynamic narratives
7. Lesson Plan Pages
Map it all out with space for objectives, arcs, and activities
8. Multi-Sensory Strategy Map
Checklist to hit every learning style—visual, kinesthetic, and more
Elementary to high school teachers
Curriculum coaches and specialists
Homeschool educators
SPED and inclusion teachers
New and veteran teachers alike!
Download it. Print it. Use it this week.
No fluff. Just one powerful teaching tool.
