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Hi, I’m Kate from Lit By Learning—a veteran teacher and curriculum designer with 14+ years of classroom experience and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education. I create responsive, ready-to-use teaching resources that support English Language Learners (ELLs), spark student curiosity, and simplify your planning.
Whether you’re working with newcomers or multilingual students at advanced levels, you’ll find scaffolded writing tools, vocabulary supports, and inquiry-based lessons that help every learner grow—with voice, joy, and confidence.
Let’s build classrooms where ELLs aren’t just included—they thrive.
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Unpacked Common Core Reading Standards 1st Grade
What do the common core state standards 1st Grade REALLY mean? Teachers, these broken-down CCSS (unpacked standards) help you understand each ELA CCSS deeply, giving you incredible versatility in your reading curriculum! If you're interested in this resource, you may also love:⭐ Interactive Notebook Community Inquiry - geared for 1st grade!⭐ 1st Grade Writing Rubrics - CCSS & 5 Elements of Writing!⭐ 1st Grade Phonics Centers aligned with Foundations curriculum!Check out how I use these unpac
1st
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+7
Also included in: Unpacked Standards for ELA 1st-3rd Grade BUNDLE
Unpacked Common Core English Language Arts (ELA) Standards 2nd Grade
What do the common core state standards 2nd Grade REALLY mean? What do the English Language Arts Standards call for second graders to know?Teachers, these broken-down CCSS (unpacked standards) help you understand each ELA CCSS deeply, giving you incredible versatility in your reading curriculum! Curious about how I use unpacked standards to fuel my own cross-curricular unit planning? Check out my blog post here!If you're interested in this resource, you may also love:⭐ 3rd Grade Unpacked Sta
2nd
English Language Arts, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+23
Also included in: Unpacked Standards for ELA 1st-3rd Grade BUNDLE
3rd Grade Unpacked Standards Common Core Reading
Third Grade teachers: Are you looking to go deeper with the Common Core State Standards for reading? Asking how to break down the standards to ensure your 3rd graders are on the right track? This resource is for you!If you're interested in this product, you may also love:⭐ First Grade Unpacked CCSS: Reading & Writing ⭐ Interactive Notebook: Community Inquiry⭐ Editable Vocabulary Games, Activities & PracticeWhat's included in this valuable resource:This Google Doc of broken down standards
3rd
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+27
Also included in: Unpacked Standards for ELA 1st-3rd Grade BUNDLE
Unpacked Standards for ELA 1st-3rd Grade BUNDLE
Hoping to take your long term planning to the next level with unpacked standards? This money-saving bundle of first through third grade deconstructed English Language Arts CCSS is perfect for you!If you're interested in this incredible deal, you may also love:⭐ Bilingual Growth Mindset BUNDLE!⭐ Bilingual IB PYP BUNDLE⭐ Mentor Text Writing Project - This is How We Do It⭐ Our Favorite Day of the Year Book Reading Response ActivitiesHere's exactly what you'll get with this vertical planning s
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies
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Experience
Hi, I’m Kate from Lit By Learning—a veteran teacher and curriculum designer with 14+ years of classroom experience and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education. I create responsive, ready-to-use teaching resources that support English Language Learners (ELLs), spark student curiosity, and simplify your planning.
Whether you’re working with newcomers or multilingual students at advanced levels, you’ll find scaffolded writing tools, vocabulary supports, and inquiry-based lessons that help every learner grow—with voice, joy, and confidence.
Let’s build classrooms where ELLs aren’t just included—they thrive.
Teaching style
ELL-focused | inquiry-based | student-driven | responsive | literature-focused | depth over breadth | multi-modal | critical thinking
Awards & shining teacher moments
🎓 Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
🏫 15+ years of classroom teaching experience, specializing in literacy and multilingual learners
🗣️ Curriculum designer for ELL-centered classrooms, with a focus on inquiry, equity, and engagement
✍️ Education writer on LitByLearning.com, where I share classroom-tested strategies for teaching English Learners
🧰 Creator of over 100 differentiated, print-and-go resources used by thousands of teachers to support language development and joyful learning
💬 Praised by teachers for real-world tools that work for newcomers, intermediates, and mixed-level classrooms
My own education history
Bachelors: History / International Studies at Northwestern University (2010)
Master's of Early Childhood Education at Dominican University (2012)
Certificate in Bilingual Education (2015)
Additional biographical information
When I’m not creating classroom resources or cheering on multilingual learners, you can usually find me outside—exploring nature trails, going on little adventures with my two amazing kids, or soaking up the sunshine whenever possible. I’m a big fan of excellent books, bold coffee, and extra spicy food. Teaching has been one of the great joys of my life—but so has slowing down, laughing with my family, and savoring the small stuff.
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