Let’s grow the next generation of thinkers—together.
By combining the power of books with meaningful conversations and exploration, our read-aloud lesson plans help you inspire new ideas, ask insightful questions, and cultivate critical and social-emotional thinking skills in young minds.
How does it work?
With just a few clicks, anyone can turn a trade book into an engaging, thought-provoking read-aloud experience.
- Define the Learning Goal – Decide what skills or concepts you want learners to explore.
- Select a Trade Book – Choose from our curated library of impactful titles or use your own.
- Access or Create a Lesson – Use ready-made plans from our library or generate a custom one with our AI-powered GPT.
What we believe
At StoryPlans.ai, we believe that every child has the capacity to grow into a creative and reflective thinker. Our platform provides educators, parents, and libraries with read-aloud lesson plans that inspire curiosity and develop critical thinking and social-emotional skills in young learners. We achieve this through engaging literature, meaningful discussions, and interactive activities.
Our lesson plans are designed to foster mindfulness, curiosity, and deeper learning. Each activity includes:
- Essential questions that spark inquiry
- Guided discussions to encourage critical thinking
- Hands-on experiences tailored to popular trade books
Crafted by experienced educators and literacy specialists, with the support of artificial intelligence, our activities align with the PLANS framework, ensuring every read-aloud is purposeful, engaging, and impactful. With new content added regularly, learning stays fresh and exciting.
Our Framework
StoryPlans is built on the PLANS Framework (Prompt, Learn, Ask, Navigate, Share) – a structured approach that transforms read-alouds into engaging, inquiry-driven learning experiences. Through thoughtful literature selection, meaningful discussions, and interactive activities, our lessons encourage children to explore big ideas and make real-world connections.