š§¬ About StoryPlans.ai
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 Expertise
Our lesson design process is grounded in research-based frameworks, drawing from Universal Design for Learning (UDL), inquiry-based learning, and competency-aligned instruction. Every lesson is crafted to promote critical thinking, student voice, and real-world relevanceāensuring students build the skills and mindsets they need to be ready for graduation and life beyond school.
Our Team
The StoryPlans team brings over 50 years of combined experience in education, working together across roles like Director of Instructional Technology, Lead School Librarian, and College Professor of Literacy. Our collaborative approach blends diverse perspectives to create practical, research-informed tools that support meaningful, story-centered learning.
How We Use AI
We use a purpose-built AI-powered lesson design engine that generates competency-based lessons. The system is designed to go beyond static templates by producing dynamic content tailored to specific classroom contexts. This approach streamlines planning, supports instructional quality, and allows educators to focus on student engagement and learning outcomes.
The PLANS Instructional Framework
The PLANS Instructional Framework is the foundation of every lesson we create. Rooted in real classroom practice, PLANS stands for Prompt, Learn, Ask, Navigate, and Share. Each phase is designed to promote engagement, reflection, and real-world connection, helping educators guide students through meaningful learning experiences from start to finish.
The Competency Tree
The Competency Tree is a comprehensive structure for organizing the skills, mindsets, and literacies students need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. It supports real-world learning by aligning lesson goals with practical, transferable abilities, and helps educators design developmentally appropriate experiences that build toward deeper competencies.
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Seeking Research Partners
To further validate the impact of our approach to read-aloud, we are actively seeking research organizations, school districts, and doctoral students interested in conducting a study to measure its effectiveness. If you are interested in collaborating on research that explores how structured, inquiry-based read-alouds enhance literacy development and critical thinking, we would love to connect.Ā Complete thisĀ research inquiry formĀ or contact us today at [email protected].