Teaching That Sticks

A complete curriculum integration tool designed by educators for real classrooms

Welcome to The Misadventures of Hazardous Harold—a complete teaching ecosystem designed by educators, for educators.

Harold is a tall, gangly 9-year-old who learns life's biggest lessons through spectacular mishaps and genuine friendship with his loyal Jack Russell Terrier, Spike. But more importantly, he's a proven vehicle for teaching social-emotional learning, character development, and critical thinking to students ages 8-13.

Here's what makes Harold different: this isn't supplementary reading material. It's a comprehensive curriculum integration tool where literature, character development, and real-world learning align seamlessly. The five thematic arcs (Foundation Years, Growth Years, Challenge Years, Mastery Years, and Growing Up Years) map directly to developmental stages and support the skills students need at each level.

And when parents at home are having conversations sparked by Harold's stories, and students are reflecting on their own growth through structured activities, and you're teaching aligned lessons in the classroom—that's when transformation happens.

Why Educators Love Harold

Heading: What Makes Harold a Classroom Game-Changer Subheading: Seven reasons educators trust Harold for meaningful learning and real results

How the 3-Zone Ecosystem Works

Heading: One Story, Three Connected Zones Subheading: When classroom teaching, parent partnership, and student reflection align, learning transforms

What You'll Get in the Educators' Zone

Heading: Everything You Need to Teach with Confidence Subheading: Complete lesson plans, curriculum alignment, and practical resources ready to use tomorrow

See What's Possible

Heading: The Ecosystem in Action Subheading: How Harold's classroom lesson extends into homes and student hearts

Implementation Flexibility

Heading: Choose Your Approach Subheading: Harold works however your classroom works

Ready to Simplify Your Planning?

Heading: Join Educators Who've Reclaimed Their Planning Time Subheading: Get immediate access to lesson plans, guides, and complete teaching resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Heading: Questions Educators Ask Subheading: Everything you need to know about implementing Harold in your classroom

Join the Educators' Community

Heading: Connect with Other Harold Educators Subheading: Share strategies, discuss student responses, and collaborate on best practices

Why Teachers Love Harold

✅ Aligns with SEL Standards - All 5 core competencies covered

✅ Ready-to-Use Lesson Plans - Save prep time

✅ Engages Reluctant Readers - High humor factor

✅ Cross-Curricular - Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Life Skills

✅ Growth Mindset Focus - Perfect for character education

✅ Discussion-Rich - Students love talking about Harold

✅ Free Resources - Comprehensive materials at no cost

Complete Educator Resources

📚 Individual Book Guides

 Each book includes:

• Comprehensive lesson plans (3-5 lessons per book)

• Discussion questions (before/during/after reading)

• Activity sheets and worksheets

• Writing prompts • Cross-curricular connections

• Assessment ideas

• Parent communication templates

📖 Complete Series Curriculum Guide

Perfect for extended units or year-long character education:

• 5-book series overview

• Character development tracking across books

• Thematic connections between books

• Series-wide discussion questions

• Growth assessment tools • Book club format guide

• Culminating projects and activities

[Download Complete Series Guide] (PDF)

By Grade Level

Grades 2-3:

• Read-aloud suggestions

• Simplified discussion questions

• Hands-on activities

• Visual aids and graphic organizers

Grades 4-5:

• Independent reading guides

• Advanced discussion topics

• Writing extensions • Critical thinking activities

By Subject Area

Language Arts:

• Character analysis

• Story structure

• Vocabulary development

• Creative writing extensions

• Reading comprehension

Science:

• Chemical reactions (Book 1)

• Animal behavior (Books 2, 4)

• Physics of motion (Book 5)

• Scientific method

 Social Studies:

• Community responsibility

• Friendship and relationships

• Social awareness

• Character education

 SEL/Character Education:

• Responsibility

• Honesty

• Patience

• Perseverance

• Mindfulness

• Growth mindset

Classroom Activities Week- Long Units (for each book)

• Day 1: Introduction and prediction

• Day 2: Read and discuss key scenes

• Day 3: Character analysis activity

• Day 4: Hands-on extension

• Day 5: Reflection and application Short Activities (15-30 minutes)

• Quick writes

• Think-pair-share discussions

• Role-playing scenarios

• Art connections

• Movement activities

 Extended Projects (1-2 weeks)

• Create your own Harold adventure

• Character growth portfolio

• Classroom book of lessons learned

• Video book trailers • Author study project

Assessment Tools

• Reading comprehension quizzes

• Character development rubrics

• Discussion participation guidelines

• Project assessment rubrics

• Growth reflection templates

• Portfolio assessment ideas

[Download All Assessment Tools]

Standards Alignment Common Core ELA Standards:

• Reading Literature (Character, Theme, Key Details)

• Writing (Narrative, Opinion, Explanatory)

• Speaking & Listening (Discussions, Presentations)

SEL Competencies (CASEL Framework):

• Self-Awareness

• Self-Management

• Social Awareness

• Relationship Skills

• Responsible Decision-Making Character Education:

• Trustworthiness

• Respect

• Responsibility

• Fairness

• Caring

• Citizenship

[Download Complete Standards Alignment Document]

School & Library Orders

Bring Harold to Your School!

Classroom Sets Available:

• 30-book classroom sets (discounted)

• Mixed book sets for book clubs

• Complete series for libraries

• Bulk educator guide printing

 

Contact for Quotes: [Email for bulk orders]

School Visit Opportunities: Author Geoff available for virtual or in-person school visits!

• Interactive presentations

• Q&A with students

• Writing workshops

• Teacher professional development

[Request School Visit Information]

Educator Community

Join Our Teacher Network (Free)

Connect with other educators using Harold in their classrooms:

• Share lesson ideas

• Exchange student work samples

• Get support and inspiration

• Access exclusive educator content

 [Join Educator Network] (could be Facebook group or forum)

free sample materials

try brfore you cpmmit

Download these free samples to see if Harold is right for your classroom:

• Sample lesson plan (Book 1, Chapter 1)

• Sample discussion guide • Sample activity sheet

• Sample assessment

 [Download Free Educator Sampler]