Vestal's 21st Century Classroom

Helping upper elementary teachers save time and engage students with hands-on, SOL-aligned curriculum and resources.

Welcome to Vestal’s 21st Century Classroom

I’m Meghan Vestal, a former Virginia teacher and current curriculum developer. I began Vestal’s 21st Century Classroom in 2015 with a cheap laptop and a mission to help give upper elementary teachers more of their personal time back. Since then, we’ve grown to help thousands of teachers around the world with engaging curriculum and teaching resources.

But, no matter how much we’ve grown, my favorite thing remains helping upper elementary teachers in Virginia. As a former Virginia teacher, I know how difficult it is to find high-quality resources aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs). My goal is for you to leave the classroom on time, knowing you have engaging, SOL-aligned prepared for your students the next day.

Have You Heard of the Virginia Teacher Club®?

The Virginia Teacher Club® is a one of a kind program that helps 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers in Virginia save time with engaging, SOL-aligned lessons and resources for the entire year. All you have to do is click on the subject and SOL that you are teaching to instantly open a wide variety of no-prep lesson plans, worksheets, games, activities, and assessments. Resources are provided for every math, science, social studies, and ELA SOL.

Shop Virginia SOL-Aligned Teaching Resources

Want to save time with no-prep lesson plans and teaching resources? In Vestal’s 21st Century Classroom’s Shop, you’ll find everything from done-for-you lesson plans to classroom escape rooms to test prep activities. All of the lessons and resources in the shop are specifically aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Vestal’s 21st Century Classroom Reviews

Lois B.

6. November, 2023.

“I used some of your products last year [...] and absolutely LOVE them. Each resource was fun, engaging, and proved to be beyond meaningful! Our favorite was the Jeopardy SOL review. My science scores were top notch last year and I know your resources were the catapult. I love your resources and so have the kids, and the scores prove that it worked! They were not only high, I was the highest science among fifth grade in the county! When those SOL scores are up there, we all WIN!!!! Thank you for all that you do to help us achieve!”

Anonymous

6. November, 2023.

“I am such a fan of this product and everything I have used from this incredible educator! I am homeschooling for the first time but as a former teacher - I knew the quality of work I wanted to provide my child. I [...] was so impressed by how well it was laid out with notes for myself as well as all of the links to see high-quality related videos and books. Then the student pages were perfect and just the right amount of information.”

Lori A.

6. November, 2023.

“WOW! I would tell any third-grade teacher in Virginia to get these bundles! This is science teaching at its best [and] everything I needed to teach our social studies units! There are hands-on activities with every lesson and my students LOVE it. […] My students love the lessons and are enjoying learning! Thank you!”

Anonymous

6. November, 2023.

“Thank goodness for something easy to prepare for and present for my students. These lessons align perfectly with the Virginia SOLs! The activities are engaging and help them learn the content well!”

Angela F.

6. November, 2023.

“I absolutely love all of your units! They are so complete… lesson plans, activities, resources ....everything I need is in one place. The kids always enjoy the activities and video links provided. I enjoy knowing that all the SOLs are properly covered and that you have done all of the hard work for me. A true bargain for everything that is included.”

Lynsey T.

6. November, 2023.

“I'm a big fan of your units. These are fantastic! Each daily lesson has a great focus for that day that directly correlates to our standards. There's a wide range of activities and videos for the students. It is laid out so nicely and neatly. It is completely set up and ready to go, with minimal supplemental activities needed.”