SSC1 to SSC12 — Grade 1 to University Year 1

The Spiral
Staircase

Curriculum

180 days. 12 grades. 4 integrated subjects. 2,160 complete daily teacher guides — from foundational literacy in Grade 1 to undergraduate scholarship in Grade 12. Print-ready PDF. Instant cloud download.

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SSC1
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SSC3
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SSC4
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SSC8
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SSC9
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SSC10
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SSC11
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SSC12

StandardIB MYP · DP · University
Days per grade180
Pages per day8–12
FormatPDF
DeliveryCloud Download
LocationMaple Ridge, BC 🇨🇦
The System

What is the Spiral
Staircase Curriculum?

The Spiral Staircase Curriculum (SSC) is a comprehensive, fully cross-curricular teacher guide system spanning Grades 1 through 12. Every grade is a 180-day programme where each daily guide integrates four subject groups — Language Arts, Mathematics, Sciences, and Individuals & Societies — into a single coherent learning arc.

The "spiral staircase" principle means every concept introduced in one grade is revisited, deepened, and extended in the next. From Grade 1 phonics to Grade 12 university-level research — one unbroken staircase. Grades 1–5 build foundational skills. Grades 6–9 deliver IB MYP and DP Year 1 standard. Grade 10 completes IB DP Year 2. Grades 11–12 are the post-DP university bridge.

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Cross-curricular by designEvery day connects all four subjects around a unifying theme or essential question.

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IB MYP + DP + University alignedGrades 6–10 meet full IB MYP and DP HL standards. Grades 11–12 meet first-year university standard.

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Print-ready PDF formatTeacher script, worksheets, answer keys, and family letter — formatted, ready to print for 9:00 AM.

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Canadian curriculum groundedBC outcomes, Indigenous perspectives, and Canadian contexts woven throughout all 12 grades.

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Language Arts (ELA / Language A)

Phonics → literary theory → IB DP Paper 1 & 2 → university scholarship. 180 DP scholarly words per grade in Grades 6–12.

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Mathematics

Counting → calculus → real analysis → research-level proof. Every theorem named. Open questions at every level.

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Sciences

Observation → IMRaD investigation → DP HL → publication-level research. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, ESS.

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Individuals & Societies

Community helpers → world history → DP HL Political Economy, Law, Philosophy → graduate-level social science.

Grade by Grade

One staircase.
Twelve grades.

Click any grade to see what students learn, what teachers do, and how SSC scaffolds the journey from foundational literacy to university scholarship.

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SSC1
Foundation
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SSC2
Foundation
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SSC3
Foundation
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SSC4
Intermediate
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SSC5
Intermediate
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SSC6
IB MYP Yr 1
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SSC7
IB MYP Yr 2
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SSC8
IB MYP Yr 3
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SSC9
IB DP Yr 1
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SSC10
IB DP Yr 2
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SSC11
Uni Bridge
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SSC12
Scholar Yr 1
Printable PDF Files

PDF. Every grade.
Instant download.

Every SSC daily guide is available as a print-ready PDF. Open on any device, print on any printer, share with any teacher or family. 2,160 PDF files — all 12 grades.

📄 Print-Ready PDF — All 12 Grades

Pixel-perfect layout with correct margins, fonts, and a full page header and footer on every page. US Letter size. 8–12 pages per daily guide. Ready for 9:00 AM Monday morning.

✓ Print on any printer ✓ Open on any device ✓ Share digitally ✓ 2,160 PDF files ✓ SSC1 through SSC12 ✓ Instant cloud download ✓ US Letter · 8–12 pages
Platform

Cloud storage. Automation.
Everywhere.

SSC isn't just a curriculum — it's a complete digital ecosystem connecting cloud storage, automated generation, monetization, social media, and instant PDF delivery.

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Cloud File Storage

All 2,160 SSC PDF files stored securely in the cloud. Download any day, any grade instantly from any device, anywhere.

2,160 PDF guidesBy grade + dayInstant access
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Automated Generation

Every guide is programmatically generated from curriculum data using Node.js builder scripts. Zero formatting errors. Regenerate any day, any grade, at any time.

Node.js pipelinePer-day rebuildZero errors
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Monetization

Flexible access tiers: individual teacher licence, whole-school packs, district-wide institutional licences, and perpetual source-code licence.

Teacher licenceSchool licenceInstitutional
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Social Media

SSC daily content, lesson previews, teaching tips, and educator conversations shared across all eight platforms.

8 platformsDaily contentEducator community
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Instant PDF Delivery

Purchase and download in minutes. Automated order fulfilment sends secure download links immediately. No waiting, no manual processing.

Email deliveryPDF zip bundleAll-grade bundles
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Teacher Dashboard

Track downloaded days, mark guides complete, leave annotations, and monitor spiral cycle progress across all four subjects for all 12 grades.

Progress trackingAnnotationsAll 12 grades
How It Works

Curriculum to classroom
in five steps.

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Choose your grade

Select SSC1 through SSC12 — one day, a 45-day batch, or the full 180-day PDF pack.

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Secure checkout

Select your grade and day. Pay online. Instant confirmation.

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Cloud delivery

Download link emailed immediately. Your PDF zip arrives in minutes.

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Print or display

Print worksheets. Display teacher guide on screen. Ready for 9 AM.

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Spiral and grow

Each day builds on the last. Each grade builds on the one before.

Pricing & Order

Every teacher.
Every school. Every grade.

Select your grade and day below, then place your order. All plans include print-ready PDF format. SSC1–SSC12 available at all tiers. Instant download included.

Starter — 1 Day
$4
per day · one teacher
Order by Grade & Day
Select grade and day above
  • One complete daily PDF guide
  • Print-ready PDF format
  • All 4 subject groups
  • Student worksheets
  • Teacher answer keys
  • Family communication letter
  • Email support
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School — 5 Days
$17
per grade · whole school · 5 days
Order by Grade & Starting Day
Select grade and starting day above
  • 5 complete daily PDF guides
  • Print-ready PDF format
  • All 4 subject groups
  • Worksheets + answer keys
  • Family letters — 3 languages
  • Priority email + phone support
  • Custom school branding
Batch — 45 Days
$37
per batch · per grade
Order by Grade & Batch
Select grade and batch above
  • 45-day PDF batch (your choice)
  • Batch A: Days 1–45
  • Batch B: Days 46–90
  • Batch C: Days 90–135
  • Batch D: Days 136–180
  • Print-ready PDF format
  • All 4 subject groups
Mix & match batches across grades
Institutional
Custom
all 12 grades · district-wide
Get a Custom Quote
Contact us with your school or district name and we will send a custom institutional pricing proposal within 24 hours.
  • All 12 grades (SSC1–SSC12)
  • 2,160 complete daily PDF guides
  • District-wide teacher access
  • Custom curriculum alignment
  • On-site PD workshops
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Perpetual licence option
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Community

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What Teachers Say

Real results from
real classrooms.

★★★★★

"SSC8 is the most thorough Grade 8 teacher guide I've ever used. The daily structure, the scholarly word wall, the family letters — it covers everything. My students are writing at a level I didn't expect until Grade 10."

RM
Rebecca M.
Grade 8 Teacher, BC Independent School
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"We adopted SSC for our whole Grade 1 cohort. The spiral structure means nothing ever feels random — each day genuinely builds on the last. The PDF format makes printing effortless."

JT
James T.
Primary Coordinator, Maple Ridge School District
★★★★★

"SSC10 is exactly what my Grade 10 IB students needed in their final examination year. Past paper integration, examiner technique, and scholarly vocabulary every single day."

DK
Dr. David K.
IB Coordinator, BC International School
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FAQ

Common questions.

Everything you need to know about the Spiral Staircase Curriculum, PDF delivery, and how to order.

What file format is provided?+
Every SSC guide is delivered as a print-ready PDF. Pixel-perfect, correctly margined, with full header and footer on every page. Opens on any device and prints on any printer without reformatting.
What grades are available?+
All 12 grades: SSC1 (Grade 1) through SSC12 (Grade 12 / University Year 1). SSC1–5 cover foundational and intermediate learning. SSC6–9 deliver IB MYP and DP Year 1. SSC10 covers IB DP Year 2. SSC11–12 are the university bridge and Senior Scholar programme.
How does the ordering sequence work?+
In the Pricing section, select your grade from the dropdown, then select your day (Starter), starting day (School 5-day), or batch (Batch A/B/C/D). The order summary updates instantly showing exactly what you are ordering. Click Place Order to open a pre-filled email to info@spiralk12.com.
How are PDF files delivered after purchase?+
Immediately after purchase you receive an email with a secure download link to your PDF zip file. Files are also available in your account dashboard for re-download at any time within your licence period. No waiting, no manual processing.
What does each daily guide contain?+
Each 8–12 page PDF guide includes: a cover page with learning intentions; a full block schedule with teacher script; subject-specific instruction for Language Arts, Mathematics, Sciences, and I&S; print-ready student worksheets; a teacher answer key; and a family communication letter.
What is the IB alignment?+
SSC6 = IB MYP Year 1. SSC7 = MYP Year 2. SSC8 = MYP Year 3 (Pre-DP). SSC9 = MYP Year 4 / IB DP Year 1. SSC10 = IB DP Year 2 with full HL examination preparation. SSC11 = post-DP university bridge. SSC12 = Senior Scholar / University Year 1.
Can I mix and match batches across grades?+
Yes. You can order Batch A of SSC6 and Batch C of SSC9 independently. Each batch order uses its own Grade + Batch selector. Email info@spiralk12.com with multiple orders and we will bundle them into one delivery.
Can guides be customised for our school?+
School licences include custom header branding — your school name and logo on every PDF page. Institutional licences include the full Node.js source code to regenerate and customise every aspect. Professional customisation is also available as an add-on service.
Usage & Terms

How to use
your guides.

Printable PDF format

Every SSC guide is delivered as a printable PDF only. Print on standard letter-size paper and use as daily warm-ups, lesson plans, homework, or review stations. Follow the suggested sequence for the spiral effect — each day revisits at least one skill from a previous day — and use the included answer keys for checking or self-check stations.

Licence & usage terms

This resource is intended for use by the purchasing teacher, school, or district within their own classrooms. Reproduction, redistribution, resale, or sharing of these files with other educators, schools, or third parties outside your licence is not permitted. For multi-classroom, school-wide, or district licences, see the Institutional pricing tier above or contact us directly.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and curriculum alignment, these guides are supplementary teaching resources and should be reviewed by the educator before use to confirm alignment with local standards and student needs. By using these resources you agree to these terms.

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