Have you signed up for The Educator’s Room Daily Newsletter? Click here and support independent journalism! Like millions around the world I was thrilled to see the first images of the James Webb Space Telescope. Images called the cosmic cliffs showed the birth of a star. I was amazed at the capabilities of this new […]
Maryann Moriarty
About Maryann Moriarty….
Maryann is in her 14th year teaching in New York City. She holds an M.S. in Education from Lehman College, an M.S. in Special Education from Manhattan College, and an Advanced Certificate in School Building Leadership from Manhattan College. She values her connections with her students and is passionate about Science, Literacy and Kindness all around.
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How Background Knowledge Supports Reading Comprehension
Essential Components In part 1 of my series on effective literacy, I discussed the Science of Reading, the role of the brain when learning to read, and the importance of explicit phonics instruction when teaching reading. Explicit phonics instruction is critical when learning to read, but word recognition is not the only component that creates […]
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What Every Teacher Should Know About the Science of Reading
This is Part 1 of a series on effective literacy instruction My fondest memories of teaching first grade were watching my students grow as readers and feeling pure joy when they accomplished their reading goals. Every September you are given the task of instructing nonreaders. By June, they leave you as skilled readers. Some leave […]
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Science Strengthens a Student’s Curiosity
Have you signed up for The Educator’s Room Daily Newsletter? Click here and support independent journalism! Science strengthens a child’s curiosity and enables them to grow and discover the world around them. It is the backbone of every discovery in our world and is responsible for past innovations which have made our lives simpler. Science […]
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Word Games Like Wordle and Mywordle Help Make Language More Accessible for Students
Have you signed up for The Educator’s Room Daily Newsletter? Click here and support independent journalism! Choosing your words sensibly… Wordle is an online word game and, over the past month, has taken the internet by storm. Josh Wardle developed the game in response to his companion’s affection for word games. Now, just a few […]
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Filling Your Cup with Science
After teaching 1st and 2nd grade for the past 13 years, with a primary focus on developing reading, writing, and math skills, I decided I needed a change. Although I was pretty successful and enjoyed it thoroughly, I realized that sometimes a simple grade change is just the thing for a teacher to stay fresh […]