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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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…
Elevate Your November Literacy Lessons with Engaging Passages & Picture Books
November can sometimes feel rushed between the excitement of Halloween and the upcoming magic of the Christmas season, but it has plenty of exciting themes of its own to integrate…
Beyond the Curriculum: The Best Supplemental ELA and Math Resources for Upper Elementary
Teaching ELA and math in upper elementary can feel like juggling plates… while tap dancing and trying to feed an elephant. You have the curriculum (or lack thereof, in some…
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.
