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Creative digital resources in literature and language arts designed to promote excellence in literacy for all learners, at every grade level. Curated by an experienced educator who has taught middle school ELA, 12th grade English, AP Literature, and AP Language, and is certified in dyslexia intervention and primary-level literacy instruction. Our resources are thoughtfully crafted to inspire, engage, and empower readers and writers—from foundational phonics to advanced literary analysis. Whether you’re teaching beginning readers or AP scholars, you’ll find high-quality, research-based materials that make learning literature and language arts both meaningful and enjoyable.
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Preview of Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan | Character Analysis Posters

Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan | Character Analysis Posters

Esperanza Rising Character Analysis Posters | Novel Study ActivityHelp students analyze the major characters in Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Esperanza Rising with this engaging printable character poster set. These black-and-white pages give students space to track important quotes, describe character traits, analyze character development, and connect each character to a meaningful symbol from the novel. This resource is perfect for an Esperanza Rising novel study, historical fiction unit, immigration/mig
Preview of Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder | Character Analysis Posters

Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder | Character Analysis Posters

Little House on the Prairie Character Analysis Posters | Novel Study ActivityHelp students analyze the main characters in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie with this engaging printable character poster set. These black-and-white pages give students space to track important quotes, describe character traits, analyze character development, and connect each character to a meaningful symbol from the novel. This resource is perfect for a Little House on the Prairie novel study, his
Preview of The Watsons Go To Birmingham | Character Analysis Poster Set

The Watsons Go To Birmingham | Character Analysis Poster Set

The Watsons Go to Birmingham Character Analysis Posters | Novel Study ActivityHelp students analyze the major characters in Christopher Paul Curtis’s The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 with this engaging printable character poster set. These black-and-white pages give students space to track important quotes, describe character traits, analyze character development, and connect each character to the novel’s larger theme of family love against injustice. This resource is perfect for a novel study
Preview of American Girl Historical Characters Poster Set | Character Analysis

American Girl Historical Characters Poster Set | Character Analysis

American Girl Historical Characters Poster Set | Character Analysis, Symbols, Era, QuotesHelp students explore history, character traits, symbolism, and personal growth with this engaging American Girl Historical Characters poster set. These printable pages feature six classic American Girl characters and give students space to analyze each girl’s historical era, important quotes, character development, and symbolic connection to the time period. This resource is perfect for historical fiction
Preview of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis | Character Analysis Posters

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis | Character Analysis Posters

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Character Analysis Posters | Narnia Novel StudyHelp students explore character development, symbolism, and theme in C. S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe with this engaging printable poster set. Each page focuses on a major character from the novel and gives students space to track quotes, identify character traits, analyze development, and connect the character to a meaningful symbol or theme. This resource is perfect for a Narnia novel study,
Preview of Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery | Character Analysis Posters

Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery | Character Analysis Posters

Anne of Green Gables Character Analysis Posters | Quotes, Symbolism, Theme, and Character Development Help students explore the beloved characters of Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery with this engaging character analysis poster set. This resource gives students a creative, structured way to analyze characterization, symbolism, text evidence, and theme while connecting each character to the novel’s larger message: Love Creates Belonging. Each poster includes space for students to recor
Preview of The Lightning Thief | Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Character Posters

The Lightning Thief | Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Character Posters

The Lightning Thief Character Analysis Posters | Percy Jackson Novel Study ActivityHelp students analyze the major characters in The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with this engaging character poster set. This resource gives students a creative, structured way to examine characterization, symbolism, theme, text evidence, and character development throughout the novel. Each poster includes a black-and-white character illustration, a quote section, space for three descriptive words, a character
Preview of The Giver by Lois Lowry | Novel Character Analysis Posters

The Giver by Lois Lowry | Novel Character Analysis Posters

The Giver Character Analysis Posters | Memory, Symbolism, Theme, and QuotesHelp students analyze major characters from The Giver by Lois Lowry with this visually engaging character poster set. Each poster gives students space to explore characterization, symbolic meaning, key quotes, theme connections, and character development while reinforcing the novel’s central focus on memory, individuality, obedience, and emotional awakening. This resource works well as a novel study companion, character
Preview of Hogwarts House Sorting Quiz and Posters

Hogwarts House Sorting Quiz and Posters

Bring a little magic into your classroom with this engaging Hogwarts House Sorting Quiz and Student Reflection Activity. This resource allows students to discover which Hogwarts house they belong to while practicing self-reflection and personal writing in a fun, low-pressure format. Students will complete a thoughtfully designed multiple-choice quiz that aligns with the core traits of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. After determining their results, students will receive a clear
Preview of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling | Character Posters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling | Character Posters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Character Posters | Archetypes & AnalysisBring literary analysis to life with this engaging set of character posters for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! This resource helps students explore characterization, archetypes, and theme in a structured, visually appealing format. Perfect for upper elementary, middle school, and early high school ELA, these posters double as both interactive student activities and classroom displays. What’s IncludedThis reso
Preview of "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster | Milo Character Poster

"The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster | Milo Character Poster

Help students visually track Milo’s adventure through the Lands Beyond with this flexible, engaging resource designed for both individual and partner work. These posters support setting analysis, character development, and comprehension of the major episodes in The Phantom Tollbooth. Use the individual page for independent reading checks or notebook work, and use the partner-project pages for collaborative analysis and deeper discussion. This resource includes three printable pages featuring ev
Preview of Interactive Reading Comprehension Bundle | 1st–2nd Grade Literacy

Interactive Reading Comprehension Bundle | 1st–2nd Grade Literacy

Interactive Reading Comprehension Bundle | 1st–2nd Grade LiteracyMake reading fun and meaningful with this Interactive Reading Comprehension Bundle, designed to strengthen fluency, comprehension, and writing skills in early elementary readers. Each passage features engaging, real-life topics — from dance class to the pet shop — paired with interactive comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, and writing prompts that build confidence and reading stamina. Perfect for small-group instruction,
Preview of Interactive Reading: Dance Class

Interactive Reading: Dance Class

Designed for students with dyslexia and ADHD who learn best through movement, rhythm, and play!This joyful and engaging set of dance-themed reading activities helps young learners build key literacy skills—like decoding, sight word recognition, comprehension, and sentence writing—by connecting reading to movement, rhythm, and imagination. Each activity is interactive, multisensory, and built to support attention and confidence through fun. Decodable Reading & ComprehensionWord Dance ActivityPa
Preview of Persuasive Techniques Advertisement Worksheets

Persuasive Techniques Advertisement Worksheets

Students can synthesize their creativity and knowledge of persuasive techniques to create different types of media advertisements based on the persuasive techniques of bandwagon, testimonial, glittering generalities, and stacking the deck. Students will be provided templates that allow them to create social media posts, billboard ads, commercials, and brochures that use the persuasive techniques. Students will define the persuasive techniques and explain how their advertisement effectively uses
Preview of Amanda Gorman Word Search

Amanda Gorman Word Search

Engage your students and introduce them to new words and rhetoric with a word search inspired by Amanda Gorman’s Inaugural Poem “The Hill We Climb.” Use this word search to introduce vocabulary words. Allow your student’s brains to decompress creativity by coloring in the design and looking for vibrant words. A full color version and black and white outline is provided.
Preview of Main Idea and Details Classroom Poster

Main Idea and Details Classroom Poster

Help your students recall the concept of Main Idea and Supporting Details with this visual aid. This visual graphic poster can be printed and posted in the classroom or used as clipart.
Preview of Cause and Effect Classroom Poster

Cause and Effect Classroom Poster

Help your students recall the basic concept of the Cause and Effect text structure with this visual aid. This visual graphic poster can be printed and posted in the classroom.
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Experience

Creative digital resources in literature and language arts designed to promote excellence in literacy for all learners, at every grade level. Curated by an experienced educator who has taught middle school ELA, 12th grade English, AP Literature, and AP Language, and is certified in dyslexia intervention and primary-level literacy instruction. Our resources are thoughtfully crafted to inspire, engage, and empower readers and writers—from foundational phonics to advanced literary analysis. Whether you’re teaching beginning readers or AP scholars, you’ll find high-quality, research-based materials that make learning literature and language arts both meaningful and enjoyable.

Teaching style

I believe in fostering excellence in literacy for all learners through a balance of structure, creativity, and purpose. My teaching integrates classical literary depth with research-based reading instruction, empowering students—from emerging readers to AP scholars—to think critically, read with empathy, and write with intention.

Awards & shining teacher moments

New Educator of the Year Award 19-20 American Hero Teacher of the Year Award 21-22

My own education history

Bachelors of Arts in English from Florida Gulf Coast University. Masters of Public Health from Liberty University. Teaching Certification from Florida Gulf Coast University. Philosophy of Christian Education Certification from Hobe Sound Bible College. Dyslexia Certification from the University of Florida.

Additional biographical information

Hi, I’m Courtney, an English educator passionate about creating engaging, research-based resources that foster excellence in literacy for all learners. With experience teaching middle school ELA, 12th Grade English, AP Literature, and AP Language, I specialize in helping students think deeply, read critically, and write with purpose. I’m also certified in dyslexia intervention and literacy instruction for early learners, and I believe every student—from emerging readers to advanced scholars—deserves the tools to succeed and the joy of learning through language.