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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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Inferences about Character Motivation | Reading Passages & Writing Prompts
ELA teachers, are you looking to help your middle elementary students infer character motivation? These reading passages with character motivation writing prompts & accompanying inference rubrics are perfect for for end-of-the-year reviews, literacy centers, or independent work - and beyond!!If you're interested in these making character inferences passages, you might also love: ⭐ Editable Vocabulary Games, Activities & Practice | use with ANY words | 1st-5th⭐ 3rd Grade Unpacked Standards Com
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.4.1
, RL.4.3
, RL.5.1
+17
Printable Number Line to 1000
Are your elementary students practicing numbers up to 1,000? This printable number line to 1,000 is perfect to use for:Counting up to 1,000Compare and order numbers up to 1,000Comparing 2 three digit numbers up to 1000Skip counting by 10's, 50's, and 100's to 1,000... and more!If you're interested in this elementary number line resource, you may also love:⭐ 0-10 Number Posters Bilingual Spanish English⭐ Bilingual Number of the Day Math Routine⭐ Winter Break Math - Second Grade⭐ Winter Math L
2nd - 4th
Math, Math Test Prep, Mental Math
CCSS
2.NBT.A.1
, 2.NBT.A.1a
, 2.NBT.A.1b
+8
Passages for Character Traits | 1st-2nd Grades
Are you looking for character traits practice for your elementary students? These passages for character traits are perfect!If you're interested in these short passages for character analysis, you may also love:⭐ Community Inquiry Interactive Notebook⭐ Earth Day Reading Passages | First & Second Grade⭐ Elements to a story Activities with Fairy Tales!⭐ Inferences about Character Motivation | Reading Passages & Writing PromptsHere's exactly what you get with this flexible characterization res
1st - 3rd
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.1.3
, RL.2.3
, CCRA.R.1
Also included in: Make Inferences Passage BUNDLE
Interactive Printable Timeline for Telling Time
This printable timeline for learning how to tell time and solve elapsed time problems is such a versatile resource for your elementary mathematicians! Use the timeline to reinforce essential skills like:Telling time to the hour, telling time to the half hour, and telling time to the minute!Exploring the AM and PM differenceMaking sense of schedules and sequencesThinking through elapsed time between two timesSolving elapsed time story problemsThis printable timeline format is so easy to use and c
2nd - 4th
Applied Math, Math, Mental Math
CCSS
2.MD.C.7
, 3.MD.A.1
, MP1
+4
Bilingual Parent Resource: Comprehension
This resource is perfect for parents/caregivers of young readers aged PK-4th grade. It is bilingual (English-Spanish), set to print and hand out! Especially great for: - Beginning of the year meetings - Parent-Teacher conferences - Literacy Nights ... but the options are endless!
1st - 3rd
Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.K.1
, RL.K.2
, RL.K.3
+27
Inferring character's feelings activties
Do you want your elementary students to become experts at making inferences?! These inferring characters' feelings activities are just right for you!If you're interested in these activities to practice how to make an inference about character feelings, you may also love:⭐ First Grade Animal Research Project⭐ Inferences about Character Motivation | Reading Passages & Writing Prompts⭐ Community Inquiry Interactive Notebook⭐ Make inferences about setting practice passagesHere's exactly what you
1st - 3rd
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.1.1
, RL.1.3
, RL.1.4
+4
Also included in: Make Inferences Passage BUNDLE
Elements to a story Activities with Fairy Tales!
Are you teaching about the story elements of fiction, asking "What are the key elements to a story?" "What are the common fairy tale elements amongst versions of stories?" You will love the fairy tale graphic organizer printable - and so much more! - that's included with this comprehensive elements of a story activity & resource!Looking for story element teaching ideas? Check out my blog post here!If you're interested in this resource highlighting the key elements of fairy tales, you may also l
1st - 3rd
Close Reading, Reading, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.5
, CCRA.R.9
+8
Community Inquiry Interactive Notebook
Creating a strong classroom community is integral in early elementary classrooms, from back to school and beyond! This ELL-friendly, inquiry-based interactive notebook explores 6 distinct bends as students co-create a definition of community - and what it means to be a responsible citizen! If you're interested in this resource, you may also be interested in:⭐ IB PYP Inquiry Process Stages | Inquiry Cycle Steps⭐ Unpacked Common Core Reading Standards 1st Grade | Broken Down CCSS⭐ First Grade
1st - 3rd
Classroom Community, Reading, Social Studies
CCSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.2
, RI.2.3
+7
Make inferences about setting practice passages
Elementary teachers, are you teaching your students to make inferences? These making inferences about setting short passages are just right to help them practice their inferencing skills!If you're interested in this elementary reading comprehension resource, you may also love:⭐ Activity for Poetry⭐ Community Inquiry Interactive Notebook⭐ Editable Sight Word Activities⭐ First Grade Phonics Games - CVC words and DigraphsHere's exactly what you get with this teaching inferences resource:10 dist
1st - 3rd
Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RL.2.7
, RL.3.1
, RL.3.5
Also included in: Make Inferences Passage BUNDLE
Winter Writing Worksheets - English & Spanish!
These English and Spanish winter writing worksheets will have your elementary students mastering procedural writing in no time! Centered on fun winter topics to write about, these pre-differentiated bilingual winter writing activities elementary are just right for your young authors!If you're interested in these primary winter writing worksheets, you may also love:⭐ Winter Main Idea and Details Lesson⭐ Winter Poetry Writing⭐ Winter Break Math - Second Grade⭐ First Grade Phonics Games - CVC
1st - 3rd
Writing, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.1.2
, W.1.5
, W.2.2
+11
Bilingual Growth Mindset BUNDLE!
Build a growth mindset with your elementary students with this bilingual bundle of resources!If you're interested in this money-saving bilingual bundle, you may also love:⭐ All About Me in Spanish & English - Bilingual Banner!⭐ Bilingual IB PYP BUNDLE⭐ Bilingual Number Posters 0-10 with Finger Counting & Ten Frame⭐ Bilingual Sentence Stems for ESLHere's exactly what you'll get with this growth mindset bundle!Coloring Pages:8 unique growth mindset affirmations printed on easy-to-color black
Not Specific
Classroom Community, Visual Arts
All About Me in Spanish & English - Bilingual Banner!
Building community means getting to know your students well! This banner project: All about me in Spanish & English is just right for your classroom!¡Este recurso de pancarta bilingüe todo sobre mí es perfecto para construir una comunidad en su salón de clases!This fun & easy get-to-know-you resource is just right for:Bilingual / ESL classroomsSpanish Classroomsall inclusive classrooms! If you're interested in this bilingual resource, you may also love:⭐ 0-10 Number Posters Bilingual Spanish En
1st - 4th
Social Emotional Learning, Spanish
Parent Education Handout Templates | Bilingual & FULLY EDITABLE
Bilingual teachers and beyond - do you struggle to find parent education handouts and resources that communicate EXACTLY what you need them to? Are you looking to DIY your own parent communication resources, but want them to look cohesive - beautiful, even?If you're interested in these bilingual Parent Education Handout Templates, you may also love :⭐ 1st Grade Writing Rubrics | CCSS & 5 Elements of Writing⭐ Bilingual IB PYP BUNDLE | International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program⭐ Bilingua
Not Specific
For All Subjects
Bilingual IB PYP BUNDLE
IB PYP Teachers: Display your class's inquiry-based learning with this $-saving bundle of English-Spanish Bilingual IB Learning Profile Posters & IB Profile Reflections templates! If you're interested in this product, you might also love:⭐ Community Inquiry Interactive Notebook | inquiry-based learning | 1st-3rd grades⭐ Classroom Library Labels | Bilingual, Editable, Full Color⭐ Discussion Sentence Stems | Bilingual and EDITABLE~⭐ Digital Return to School Parent Questionnaire | Culturally-Re
Not Specific
Reading, Writing
End of the Year Memory Book in Spanish
Are you looking to make a customized Memory Book in Spanish for your elementary students?! This Spanish Elementary Class Memory Book template that you can customize using a FREE Canva account is just right for you!Perfect for celebrating the end of the school year, your students and their families will LOVE this memory book PDF! You won't believe how easy this is!If you're interested in this product, you may also love:⭐ Activities for Teaching Vocabulary BUNDLE!⭐ Backwards Design Template for
K - 3rd
Graphic Arts, Visual Arts
Activities for Poetry Month: What is poetry?
Elementary teachers: are you looking for inquiry-based learning activities for Poetry Month? This "What is poetry?" inquiry activity is just right for you! Explore this essential question alongside your learners over a week-long mini-inquiry that's sure to leave your students begging for more poetry!If you're interested in this resource, you may also love:⭐ Activities in Poetry - SPRING "magnetic" poetry⭐ Amanda Gorman MEGA Bundle | Poet Study, Poetry Analysis & Virtual Library!⭐ Poetry Anal
1st - 4th
Creative Writing, Poetry, Reading
CCSS
L.2.1
, L.2.3
, L.2.5
+10
No Turkey for Thanksgiving Book | Reading Response Activities
Early elementary teachers, are you looking for a Thanksgiving read-aloud for your cultural responsive classroom? This book companion to "No Turkey for Thanksgiving" is just the right fit as we begin to celebrate diverse holidays! If you're interested in this resource, you may also love:⭐ Unpacked Common Core Reading Standards 1st Grade | Broken Down CCSS⭐ Autumn Fall Themed Writing Paper | Early Elementary | Writers' Workshop⭐ Discussion Sentence Stems | Bilingual and EDITABLE~About the book:
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts
CCSS, VA SOL
RL.3.1
, RL.3.2
, RL.3.3
+23
IB PYP Inquiry Process Posters
PYP International Baccalaureate teachers, do you want to make the Inquiry Process Stages clear to students, parents and beyond? Looking to answer questions like, "What inquiry based learning is all about?" These IB Inquiry Cycle posters and printables are right for you! Looking for more inquiry-based learning resources?! Check out:IB PYP Learner Profile Reflections - Bilingual (English/Spanish)IB PYP Learner Profile Posters - Bilingual (English/Spanish)Community Inquiry Interactive Notebook | 1
K - 5th
Classroom Community, Reading
Tipos de palabras | Parts of Speech Posters
¿Está enseñando las partes del discurso a tus alumnos de primaria?Responda las preguntas: "¿Qué tipo de palabra es?" y "¿cuáles son las 9 partes del discurso?" con estos carteles imprimibles bilingües.Are you teaching the parts of speech to your elementary students? Answer the questions, "What kind of word is it?" and "What are the 9 parts of speech?" with these bilingual printable posters. If you're interested in this bilingual elementary resource, you may also love: ⭐ Bilingual Classroom Libr
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Spanish, World Languages
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.6
Bilingual Sentence Stems for ESL
Bilingual teachers, are you looking to foster classroom discussion for your ELL's and beyond? Want to post student-friendly bilingual sentence stems? These English - Spanish sentence stems for English language learners via a sentence stems pdf, are perfect for your student-centered classroom! If you're interested in these bilingual sentence stems, you may also love:⭐ Editable Vocabulary Games, Activities & Practice | use with ANY words | 1st-5th⭐ First Grade Sight Word Worksheets | Editable &
Not Specific
Math, Reading, Social Studies
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.2
, CCRA.SL.3
+3
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About the store
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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