Welcome to Lisa Renea Shaw's Blog!!

I’m so glad you’re here.

This space is more than a blog—it’s a home for the stories, strategies, and resources I’ve created to help families, educators, and communities grow with purpose. Whether you’re raising bilingual learners, designing curriculum, or searching for faith-rooted tools that speak to the heart, you’ll find something here that meets you where you are.

At the center of it all is MOT—My Other Tongue, My Other Thoughts, and My Other Talents—three branches of one mission: to make learning joyful, inclusive, and deeply connected.

My Other Tongue

This is where language comes alive. Here, I share bilingual literacy strategies, ACTFL and CEFR standards-based Spanish instruction, and K–5 Math and ELA tutoring resources aligned with Georgia Milestones. You’ll find stories, activities, and tools that nurture identity, empathy, and academic growth—one word at a time.

My Other Thoughts

This is your educator’s toolkit. From curriculum ideas and classroom tips to book reviews and product evaluations, this section is full of practical insights for anyone designing learning experiences. Whether you're a teacher, homeschooler, or parent, you'll find inspiration and clarity to support your journey.

My Other Talents

This is where creativity meets impact. Explore the books, literacy packs, and curriculum materials I’ve written and produced—each one crafted to empower children and families with faith, language, and love. These are the resources that reflect my heart and my hope for every learner.

Whether you’re here to browse, build, or belong, I invite you to explore each branch of MOT and discover how we can grow together. Let’s raise learners who are curious, confident, and connected—through story, strategy, and soul.

Welcome to the journey.

Warmly,

Lisa Renea Shaw

Author of Liam’s Faith Adventures & Aaliyah es Una Chica Especial |amazon.com/author/lisareneashaw | Chief Language Specialist, My Other Tongue Language School |www.myothertongue.com/courses | Educator, Curriculum Designer & Mompreneur | https://linktr.ee/lisareneashaw

Helping Students Understand Text Modes: A Foundation for Purposeful Writing

Strong writers are intentional writers. They understand that every text has a purpose, and that purpose shapes how the text is written. One of the most powerful ways we can support our students’ growth as readers and writers is by helping them recognize and use the four primary text modes : narrative, informative, opinion, and procedural. Let’s explore each mode, then dive into best practices for teaching them, and wrap up with a bilingual worksheet to help your students begin classifying texts with confidence. The Four Text Modes: Purpose Drives Structure Here’s a quick breakdown of the four foundational modes of writing: Text Mode Purpose Key Features Narrative To tell a story or recount events Characters, setting, sequence of events, dialogue, descriptive language Informative To teach or explain something Facts, definitions, examples, topic sentences, clear organization Opinion To share a viewpoint and support it Stated opinion, reasons, evidence, persuasive language Procedural/Expo...

Bilingual Mommy Script: Writing Our Family Story in Two Languages

Bilingual Mommy Script: Writing Our Family Story in Two Languages When most people hear the word manuscript , they think of a book draft—pages waiting to be published. But for me, Bilingual Mommy Script is more than a play on words. It’s the living manuscript of family life: the everyday conversations, routines, and moments we share with our children. And when we choose to make those moments bilingual, we’re writing a story of empathy, connection, and joy. The Power of the Mommy Script Our daily “scripts”—bedtime routines, snack-time chats, car-ride songs—are the perfect places to plant bilingual seeds. Instead of treating Spanish practice as a separate subject, we weave it into the natural manuscript of our lives. That’s what makes it practical, joyful, and sustainable. Think of it this way: every “gracias” at the dinner table, every “buenas noches” whispered at bedtime, every bilingual song sung together becomes a line in the manuscript of your family’s story. 🎥 Turning Famil...

“Write With Me” Workshop Celebrates Young Storytellers on National Writing Day

“Write With Me” Workshop Celebrates Young Storytellers on National Writing Day Lisa Renea Shaw and Liam Shaw, Authors of Liam’s Faith Adventures amazon.com/author/lisareneashaw On October 20th, my son and I hosted a heartwarming and creativity-packed event titled Write With Me in celebration of National Writing Day. Designed for elementary-aged students and their families, this 60-minute workshop invited young authors into the joyful world of storytelling through interactive stations, a read-aloud, and collaborative writing activities. As the proud mommy of Liam Shaw, co-author of Liam's Faith Adventures Series, I got the opportunity to see my son encourage other young people to create their own stories and lead a mixed group of children and adults with confidence. Together, we accomplished our #1 goal - to empower young voices. Guess what? IT WORKED!!! Kids walked away knowing that your voices matter and can be printed and shared....

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