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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A Super Fun Alliteration Activity for Upper Elementary
It’s no secret that I LOVE using mentor texts in my reading and writing block, and every once in a while, a picture book lesson comes together so well that…
Why I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Teaching Novels in Verse in Upper Elementary
One of my absolute favorite ways to instantly increase engagement in my reading block is novel studies — kids just LOVE them. And when I start teaching novels in verse?…
One Word Goal Setting for Kids: A Meaningful Back-to-School SEL Activity
I’ve had goal setting in my First Week of School Lesson Plans since I first started teaching. However, the way I’ve accomplished goal setting has significantly changed over the years….
40+ Best Novels for End of the Year Novel Studies
📚 40+ End-of-Year Novel Study Ideas Your Students Will Love As the school year winds down, keeping students engaged can feel like a challenge. Testing, field trips, and summer anticipation…
Easy Picture Book Showdown Competition for March Madness in the Classroom
For the past several years, I have been inspired to create a March Madness-style Picture Book Showdown for my school (and classroom). It has now become something I look forward…
Implementing Enrichment Binders for High-Achieving and Gifted Learners
Implementing Enrichment Binders for High Achievers and Gifted Students Teachers are the ultimate multitaskers, especially when it comes to differentiation! You know you need to meet the needs of all…
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.
