Novel study planning: Selecting Your Framework
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 19, 2023 Welcome back to my next post in my series all about novel study planning. In my previous posts, we talked about what novel studies are…
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Tips for Planning a novel study: Understanding your Purpose
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 19, 2023 Welcome back to the second post in my series featuring tips for planning a novel study. The focus of today’s post is all about understanding…
What is a novel study?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 19, 2023 What is a novel study? As a middle school or upper elementary teacher, you already know that teaching students to read is so much more…
Effective Organization Tips for Teachers
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 8, 2023 Organization tips for teachers in upper elementary and middle school As educators, we often find ourselves surrounded by paperwork, supplies, and classroom materials that can…
10 Ways to get to know your students
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 9, 2023 Ways to get to know your students It is the that time of year again! Time to start thinking of back to school, and all…
Summer Books for Teachers
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 10, 2023 Are you looking to up your teaching game or longing to recharge your batteries after a demanding academic year? Books can provide a welcome escape…