For Educators
The Mrs. Wobbles stories are free to use in classrooms and have been
designed with young readers in mind. They work equally well as read-alouds,
independent reading, or interactive class experiences — read together on
a projected screen, with students making choices as a group.
Curriculum Connections
Language Arts & Literacy
- Interactive narrative structure — how reader choices shape a story
- Point of view, character perspective, and narrative voice
- Vocabulary development in context (including invented words from the stories)
- Comparing print and digital storytelling forms
- Creative writing prompts inspired by the Tangerine House world
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Empathy and perspective-taking through character identification
- Courage, resilience, and belonging — themes across all five books
- Conversations about family, identity, and what makes a home
- Age-appropriate introduction to foster care and adoption
- Discussion of gender identity and self-discovery (Switcheroo)
Digital Literacy & Media Studies
- What is interactive fiction? How does it differ from video games?
- Electronic literature as an emerging art form
- Authorship in collaborative and digital contexts
Downloadable Resources
Coming Soon.
Bring the Marino Family to Your Classroom
Mark and family offer school visits — in person and virtual — including
story-sharing sessions, storymaking workshops, and digital writing activities.
See the Invite Us page for details and booking.
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