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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 18, 2024 Orange Shirt Day 2024 is only a few short weeks away, and serves as a powerful reminder about the importance of teaching students…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Feb 21, 2024 Have you ever used picture books for September 11th with your students? Picture books are a great way to discuss sensitive topics in the classroom….
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 16, 2023 Summer days are slowly coming to a close. It is time to start thinking of some stellar back to school activities for middle school to…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Feb 20, 2024 Welcome to the start of a new school year! This is an exciting time where we have the chance to create a thriving classroom environment…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 19, 2023 Kate DiCamillo’s novel, “Because of Winn-Dixie,” is a heartwarming story about the power of friendship and seeing beyond appearances. This beautiful tale explores themes of…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 19, 2023 Teaching with paired passages Paired passages are a newer addition to my teacher toolbox, and I have absolutely loved using them with my learners. These…