# Giving Grammar Instruction a Glow Up

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Podcast: [Leading Out The Woods](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leading-out-the-woods-652835)
Published: 2026-08-29T11:15:37+00:00
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## Resource

Episode #136 is live! Check it out! Special Guest Patty McGee, nationally recognized literacy consultant, author, and educator, joins Dr. Woods on episode #136 of Leading Out The Woods to discuss Giving Grammar Instruction a Glow Up. In this episode, they explore why grammar instruction matters, the limitations of traditional approaches, and the mindshifts educators can make to bring grammar learning to life. Patty also shares innovative strategies from her book Not Your Granny’s Grammar, including how grammar manipulatives can make learning more engaging and meaningful for students.

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