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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7 Favorite fluency picture books
You may have started hearing more and more about the science of reading, which is a body of research about how kids learn to read and evidence-based instructional practices on…
4th grade novel study books
We’re continuing our novel study series by looking at the best 4th grade novel study books. In case you missed it, I already shared my favorite 3rd grade novel study…
3rd Grade Novel Study Books
Most teachers have a passion for stockpiling at least two things: school supplies and books! I cannot resist browsing new books for read alouds, mentor texts, and novel studies. Of…
Tips for Using Picture Books with Intermediate Students
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Picture books are one of the greatest tools we can use to teach our students. There are so many different layers…
Back to School Reading Lesson
As a teacher, the beginning of a new school year is an exciting and busy time. One of the most important things we can do with our students (apart from…
The Complete Guide to Teaching Point of View and Perspective
Acquiring strong comprehension skills and utilizing those skills in a way that supports reading is critical for students’ reading success. Although point of view and perspective standards differ from state…
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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.
