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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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Formal Observation Lesson Plan Template | REACH Observation CPS
You want to be thorough and prepared for your Formal Observation, but the REACH framework feels overwhelming. Teachers, this lesson plan for observation template is exactly what you need to ensure you show your best for your classroom observation!If you're interested in this resource, you may also love :⭐ 1st Grade Writing Rubrics | CCSS & 5 Elements of Writing⭐ Discussion Sentence Stems | Bilingual and EDITABLE⭐ 3rd Grade Unpacked Standards Common Core Reading | Third Grade ELA CCSS⭐ Unpack
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For All Subjects
Also included in: Planning Backwards Templates BUNDLE!
IB PYP Learner Profile Reflections | Bilingual English Spanish
These bilingual English Spanish IB Learner Profile reflection pages are just the thing for your Primary Years Program (PYP) students! Featuring the 10 Learner Profile Traits, these full-color, ready-to-print reflection sheets are perfect for end-of-inquiry reflections, monthly Learner Trait activities, student portfolios - and beyond! Be sure to check out my other products geared towards bilingual, IB early elementary classrooms! FREE!: Teaching for Justice's Social Justice Standards PostersIB
1st - 4th
Handwriting, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+2
Also included in: Bilingual IB PYP BUNDLE
Field Trip Reflection
Get the most out of your (virtual) field trip! Prompt students to reflection and respond with these creative worksheets and partner activities!Choose what works best for your group - options are leveled to appeal to 2nd-5th graders, but can certainly be used for K-1 or other Middle School grades. This collection of Field Trip Response Activities will serve you - and your students! - for years to come!
2nd - 5th
For All Subjects, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.2
, CCRA.W.4
+3
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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.
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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