After nearly three decades in speech therapy, I’ve learned one big thing:

• Students remember what they experience.
• Language goals stick when they’re connected to real, meaningful conversations.
• Hands-on science makes those conversations happen naturally.

That’s why I start the year with a STEM unit that’s more than just fun. It’s intentional.

All About Me Shouldn’t Be a Worksheet

The beginning of the school year is full of identity activities like:

• “What’s your name?”
• “How old are you?”
• “What do you like?”

But let’s be honest. Most All About Me lessons:

• Stay surface-level
• Don’t build academic vocabulary
• Don’t connect to standards
• Don’t lead to real comprehension

I wanted something better—so I built it.

A Hands-On Human Body STEM Unit That Boosts Language and Literacy

This isn’t your typical All About Me poster.

It’s a week-long STEM unit that introduces the human body in a way that’s:

• Hands-on
• Language-rich
• Cross-curricular
• Aligned with NGSS

Students don’t just label body parts. They:

• What’s Included:

  • 2 guided teaching videos
  • Week-long lesson plan
  • 5 hands-on labs + cut-and-paste activity
  • Vocabulary list + printable flashcards
  • ELA and math worksheets
  • Student discussion questions
  • Easy-to-follow teacher calendar

  Use it in the whole group, in centers, or independently. Just press play and teach.

This Is Still “All About Me.” But It Actually Means Something.

With this unit, students:

• Explore who they are from the inside out
• Use academic language in real-time
• Practice speaking, listening, and sequencing skills
• Strengthen reading and comprehension—without worksheets
• Build confidence while meeting IEP and classroom goals

Ready to Ditch the Posters?

 If you're looking for a back-to-school unit that is:

• Engaging

• Easy to prep

• Standards-aligned

• Designed to support speech, ELA, and science goals

You’re in the right place.

• Grab the Human Body STEM Unit

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Let’s start the year strong—with lessons that stick.