Literacy
Teaching reading and writing are two of my passions, and I absolutely love sharing lesson ideas here. From quick lessons to complete units, scroll down to see all the different literacy lessons I’ve shared over the years.
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Units of Study Using Rich Picture Books
I’ve shared before about my love of project-based learning as one way to make learning more engaging and authentic. Teaching with units of study based on beautiful picture books is…
How To Use Student Assessment Data: Practical Tips for Differentiation and Growth
We’ve all been there, staring at our stack of data from recent assessments and wondering how to make the most out of it. Score breakdowns, performance bands, growth indicators, percentiles,…
Women’s history month activities for upper elementary
March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the incredible contributions of women throughout history. It’s also an opportunity to encourage thinking about the value these women have brought…
Reading Lessons Made Easy
The depth and complexity of reading standards in upper elementary can be daunting. In the upper grades, teachers are tasked with reviewing foundational comprehension skills from earlier grades, extending what…
Free Rockefeller Christmas Tree Literacy Activities
It’s no secret that I love incorporating paired passages into my seasonal instruction, and this Christmas paired text activity is one of my favorites! Over the past several years, there…
How to Teach Poetry All Year
Do you struggle with how to teach poetry? Do your students groan at the mere mention of rhyme or prose? Are you secretly glad National Poetry Month in April is…
hey, I’m Mary
I’m so glad you are here. I’m a current gifted and talented teacher in a small town in Colorado, and I’ve been in education since 2009. My passion (other than my family and cookies) is for making teachers’ lives easier and classrooms more engaging.
