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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 04, 2024 Hello friends! I am back with another post in my series on One Pager activities! In my last post, I talked about what One Pagers are and how they are structured. In this post I hope to share some tips and tricks to help your students find success with them…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 04, 2024 What is a One Pager? Today, I’m excited to dive into a valuable review tool that has the potential to enhance learning across all subject areas: One Pagers! This versatile tool empowers your students to showcase their understanding and knowledge in a visually compelling manner. Whether it’s history, science, literature,…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Dec 13, 2023 Survival themed novels for upper elementary and middle school Survival themed novels can be a great way to get struggling readers interested in and excited about reading. These novels often feature characters who must persevere against all odds, making them great for encouraging growth mindset. Whether the story takes place…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 31, 2023 I am just going to come right out and declare how much I love teaching about Ancient Civilizations. I think it is incredibly important to teach students about the stories of our past. I was a middle school history teacher for over 15 years, and learning about Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt,…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Nov 22, 2023 Wonder Novel Study Activities for Upper Elementary The message behind R.J Palacio’s novel Wonder is all about choosing kindness – an essential and important concept for all of our students to learn. Because of this, teachers have gravitated towards this popular novel since it was first published in 2012. It…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 3, 2023 Welcome back to the third post in my series about introducing Edgar Allan Poe and incorporating his works into your ELA curriculum during the Halloween season. Through these posts I have shared ways to incorporate his classic short stories into your classroom curriculum. This can be especially helpful during the…