Patty McGee
@pmgmcgee.bsky.social
Author, Educator, and Consultant AKA Traveling Teacher. As a second grader described, I help make teachers' jobs just a bit easier, and I sometimes teach students.
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Instagram Live: Grammar, But Make It Fun! ✏️ Join Tim Donohue and me as we share our approach to grammar instruction that makes it joyful, inquiry-driven, and deeply connected to student writing.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday September 17th
🕒 Time: 4:30pm EST / 1:30pm PST
📍 Where: Instagram Live @bn_classwork
🗓️ Date: Wednesday September 17th
🕒 Time: 4:30pm EST / 1:30pm PST
📍 Where: Instagram Live @bn_classwork
September 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Instagram Live: Grammar, But Make It Fun! ✏️ Join Tim Donohue and me as we share our approach to grammar instruction that makes it joyful, inquiry-driven, and deeply connected to student writing.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday September 17th
🕒 Time: 4:30pm EST / 1:30pm PST
📍 Where: Instagram Live @bn_classwork
🗓️ Date: Wednesday September 17th
🕒 Time: 4:30pm EST / 1:30pm PST
📍 Where: Instagram Live @bn_classwork
As the school year begins, it's time to consider additional resources in your classroom, like me! 👋 If you want to streamline your approach to grammar/literacy, all while keeping your students engaged, let’s connect! I would love to learn how I could help your classroom this year. bit.ly/4lXVAXe
September 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
As the school year begins, it's time to consider additional resources in your classroom, like me! 👋 If you want to streamline your approach to grammar/literacy, all while keeping your students engaged, let’s connect! I would love to learn how I could help your classroom this year. bit.ly/4lXVAXe
In honor of Taylor Swift’s recent engagement, I wanted to resurface one of my favorite articles sharing how you can use Taylor Swift lyrics as a literary resource in your classroom. This is such a fun way to get your students engaged and excited! Read more here: bit.ly/46dspuK
September 2, 2025 at 11:43 AM
In honor of Taylor Swift’s recent engagement, I wanted to resurface one of my favorite articles sharing how you can use Taylor Swift lyrics as a literary resource in your classroom. This is such a fun way to get your students engaged and excited! Read more here: bit.ly/46dspuK
Unlock the Secret to Deeper Learning! Discover 3 game-changing resources that transform grammar lessons into powerful content learning experiences. Your students will master both language and subject matter like never before.
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August 27, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Unlock the Secret to Deeper Learning! Discover 3 game-changing resources that transform grammar lessons into powerful content learning experiences. Your students will master both language and subject matter like never before.
Get your guide now: pattymcgee.org
Get your guide now: pattymcgee.org
Have you read NYGG yet?! Here are some favorite quotes from our readers in our book club! Learn more about our entirely new approach to grammar instruction: bit.ly/4lU1SIy
If you’ve read the book, comment your favorite quote below! ⬇️
If you’ve read the book, comment your favorite quote below! ⬇️
August 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Have you read NYGG yet?! Here are some favorite quotes from our readers in our book club! Learn more about our entirely new approach to grammar instruction: bit.ly/4lU1SIy
If you’ve read the book, comment your favorite quote below! ⬇️
If you’ve read the book, comment your favorite quote below! ⬇️
When you think of grammar, you may imagine worksheets, sentence diagrams, or a writing piece heaped with corrections in red ink. As educators, we can all agree: Writing loses power without the strong, intentional use of grammar. Discover a new approach to grammar instruction here: bit.ly/4lU1SIy
August 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
When you think of grammar, you may imagine worksheets, sentence diagrams, or a writing piece heaped with corrections in red ink. As educators, we can all agree: Writing loses power without the strong, intentional use of grammar. Discover a new approach to grammar instruction here: bit.ly/4lU1SIy
The teaching strategies involved in NYGG are focused on a mindset shift from top-down grammar instruction to a playful, inquiry-based model. Take grammar instruction from one of the most dreaded parts of your curriculum to one of the more enjoyable parts of your teaching. Watch here: bit.ly/3UkgdSo
August 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The teaching strategies involved in NYGG are focused on a mindset shift from top-down grammar instruction to a playful, inquiry-based model. Take grammar instruction from one of the most dreaded parts of your curriculum to one of the more enjoyable parts of your teaching. Watch here: bit.ly/3UkgdSo
The NYGG Book Club is sharing the best feedback! The book includes 40+ engaging and innovative, research-based lessons that are organized to provide teachers with easy-to-implement, fun, and learning-rich experiences for students. Want to be a part of the conversation? Join us here: bit.ly/4m4XBSH
August 7, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The NYGG Book Club is sharing the best feedback! The book includes 40+ engaging and innovative, research-based lessons that are organized to provide teachers with easy-to-implement, fun, and learning-rich experiences for students. Want to be a part of the conversation? Join us here: bit.ly/4m4XBSH
Another rave review of Not Your Granny’s Grammar! I am so happy that you are all finding our book to be a useful resource and can’t wait to see how you will apply our methods in the classroom! Order your copy here: bit.ly/4lU1SIy
July 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Another rave review of Not Your Granny’s Grammar! I am so happy that you are all finding our book to be a useful resource and can’t wait to see how you will apply our methods in the classroom! Order your copy here: bit.ly/4lU1SIy
It’s never too early to start planning for the new school year! As you plan your upcoming curriculum, NYGG is an excellent resource for engaging and exciting grammar instruction that your students will love. Make this year in the classroom your best yet! Learn more here: bit.ly/4n2Ifij
July 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
It’s never too early to start planning for the new school year! As you plan your upcoming curriculum, NYGG is an excellent resource for engaging and exciting grammar instruction that your students will love. Make this year in the classroom your best yet! Learn more here: bit.ly/4n2Ifij
Have you ever watched your students ace grammar worksheets only to see those same skills vanish in their writing? You're not alone! When I discovered other ways to build grammar know-how, everything changed in my classroom. Learn how I transformed grammar education for students here: bit.ly/4lgMHsk
July 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Have you ever watched your students ace grammar worksheets only to see those same skills vanish in their writing? You're not alone! When I discovered other ways to build grammar know-how, everything changed in my classroom. Learn how I transformed grammar education for students here: bit.ly/4lgMHsk
The reviews are in, and I'm thrilled to hear that you love NYGG just as much as we do! Thank you, Nancy, for your kind words. Our goal was to create a book that would help improve the classroom experience and make grammar instruction engaging for both the educators and students alike!
July 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The reviews are in, and I'm thrilled to hear that you love NYGG just as much as we do! Thank you, Nancy, for your kind words. Our goal was to create a book that would help improve the classroom experience and make grammar instruction engaging for both the educators and students alike!
We had the most fantastic book launch celebration for NYGG! 🎉🎉🎉 It was such a pleasure celebrating with you all, and I can’t wait to hear feedback as you all read and discover our new approach to grammar instruction!
July 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We had the most fantastic book launch celebration for NYGG! 🎉🎉🎉 It was such a pleasure celebrating with you all, and I can’t wait to hear feedback as you all read and discover our new approach to grammar instruction!
Grammar instruction has barely changed since our grandparents were in school. It’s time to flip that script! By transforming our approach, we can help more students become grammar rock stars. Join the FANBOYS Fan Club, where the classroom celebrities include coordinating conjunctions. bit.ly/4l9bNJN
July 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Grammar instruction has barely changed since our grandparents were in school. It’s time to flip that script! By transforming our approach, we can help more students become grammar rock stars. Join the FANBOYS Fan Club, where the classroom celebrities include coordinating conjunctions. bit.ly/4l9bNJN
Grammar plays a critical role in helping students become skilled readers and writers. Yet, traditional approaches to teaching grammar no longer resonate with students. Let′s make grammar instruction exciting, relevant, and accessible for all learners! NYGG is now available on Amazon! bit.ly/4n2Ifij
June 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Grammar plays a critical role in helping students become skilled readers and writers. Yet, traditional approaches to teaching grammar no longer resonate with students. Let′s make grammar instruction exciting, relevant, and accessible for all learners! NYGG is now available on Amazon! bit.ly/4n2Ifij
I love to see you all reading Not Your Granny’s Grammar! I cannot wait to see how you apply these new grammar practices in the classroom this year. Comment your favorite part of the book below ⬇️
Purchase here: bit.ly/4dOuZts
Purchase here: bit.ly/4dOuZts
June 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I love to see you all reading Not Your Granny’s Grammar! I cannot wait to see how you apply these new grammar practices in the classroom this year. Comment your favorite part of the book below ⬇️
Purchase here: bit.ly/4dOuZts
Purchase here: bit.ly/4dOuZts
It has been a whirlwind of a week since the launch of Not Your Granny’s Grammar! Tim and I are so proud of it and thankful for your wonderful response! You can purchase this book on Corwin.com with code SAVE20 for 20% off. Plus, it will be available on Amazon this Friday! bit.ly/4dOuZts
June 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
It has been a whirlwind of a week since the launch of Not Your Granny’s Grammar! Tim and I are so proud of it and thankful for your wonderful response! You can purchase this book on Corwin.com with code SAVE20 for 20% off. Plus, it will be available on Amazon this Friday! bit.ly/4dOuZts
Not Your Granny’s Grammar is officially available for purchase 🎉 I am so excited to share our engaging and innovative approach to grammar instruction that will make your students eager to learn more. We can't wait to hear how this technique transforms your classrooms! Purchase here: bit.ly/4dOuZts
June 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Not Your Granny’s Grammar is officially available for purchase 🎉 I am so excited to share our engaging and innovative approach to grammar instruction that will make your students eager to learn more. We can't wait to hear how this technique transforms your classrooms! Purchase here: bit.ly/4dOuZts
For years, students have been taught grammar in the same exact way. If we went back to your grandmother’s time in grade school, we would see that not much has changed in grammar instruction - but this is "Not Your Granny's Grammar." Now is the time to shake it up! Read more here: bit.ly/45gnTfd
May 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
For years, students have been taught grammar in the same exact way. If we went back to your grandmother’s time in grade school, we would see that not much has changed in grammar instruction - but this is "Not Your Granny's Grammar." Now is the time to shake it up! Read more here: bit.ly/45gnTfd
#DITL This day was jam-packed and full of excitement. I visited a classroom and connected with enthusiastic students and educators. Afterward, I worked on my upcoming book launch, took meetings, and wrapped it all up with a fun girls' night out and live music. I'm so grateful for days like these!
May 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#DITL This day was jam-packed and full of excitement. I visited a classroom and connected with enthusiastic students and educators. Afterward, I worked on my upcoming book launch, took meetings, and wrapped it all up with a fun girls' night out and live music. I'm so grateful for days like these!
We are so happy to hear rave reviews from those who have received a sample of our latest book, Not Your Granny’s Grammar! Our goal was to reinvent how educators teach grammar to keep students engaged and excited. Learn more and preorder here: bit.ly/3E4QTew
May 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
We are so happy to hear rave reviews from those who have received a sample of our latest book, Not Your Granny’s Grammar! Our goal was to reinvent how educators teach grammar to keep students engaged and excited. Learn more and preorder here: bit.ly/3E4QTew
Can grammar really be delightful? Yes! I joined Vicki on her 10 Minute Teacher Podcast to discuss the importance of engaging grammar instruction. It's essential to teach students about grammar in a fun, fresh, and exciting way so that they can truly understand and apply the material. bit.ly/3F0opDf
May 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Can grammar really be delightful? Yes! I joined Vicki on her 10 Minute Teacher Podcast to discuss the importance of engaging grammar instruction. It's essential to teach students about grammar in a fun, fresh, and exciting way so that they can truly understand and apply the material. bit.ly/3F0opDf
Our book is almost here, and we are so excited! “Not Your Granny’s Grammar” will guide teachers who are ready to embrace an innovative approach to grammar instruction that truly makes an impact! Preorder here: bit.ly/3E4QTew
May 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Our book is almost here, and we are so excited! “Not Your Granny’s Grammar” will guide teachers who are ready to embrace an innovative approach to grammar instruction that truly makes an impact! Preorder here: bit.ly/3E4QTew
The best way to teach grammar? Make it playful! We had a blast compiling this list of grammar memes! Swipe to see our favorites, and explore them all here: bit.ly/3YhQdth
If you have some grammar memes or gifs to share, please send them my way. I will add them to the slides so everyone can enjoy.
If you have some grammar memes or gifs to share, please send them my way. I will add them to the slides so everyone can enjoy.
April 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
The best way to teach grammar? Make it playful! We had a blast compiling this list of grammar memes! Swipe to see our favorites, and explore them all here: bit.ly/3YhQdth
If you have some grammar memes or gifs to share, please send them my way. I will add them to the slides so everyone can enjoy.
If you have some grammar memes or gifs to share, please send them my way. I will add them to the slides so everyone can enjoy.
I am so excited to share that this week, I will be on @teachingtotransformllc’s podcast! We will be discussing one of my favorite topics: meaningful grammar instruction. 📝 Our chat was super fun and offers a sneak peek into #NYGG. Listen here: shorturl.at/Vixte
April 22, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I am so excited to share that this week, I will be on @teachingtotransformllc’s podcast! We will be discussing one of my favorite topics: meaningful grammar instruction. 📝 Our chat was super fun and offers a sneak peek into #NYGG. Listen here: shorturl.at/Vixte