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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 18, 2024 Indigenous read alouds are wonderful ways to acknowledge Truth and Reconciliation Day, and start the conversation about this important piece of Canada’s history….
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 30, 2023 Looking for a rigorous ELA activity to engage your students during Halloween week? These Halloween figurative language activities are just the thing to keep the…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Jan 3, 2024 Picture books for teaching growth mindset As classroom teachers, we all know how important it is to encourage a growth mindset with our learners. After…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 2, 2023 Fall has always been my favorite season. By the time October comes around, I have typically hit my stride in the classroom, and students are…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Dec 12, 2023 Books for reluctant middle school readers We all have these students in our ELA classrooms. The students who do not like to read. Kids who…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 30, 2023 Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. As soon as fall hits, I immediately start thinking about Halloween and activities I can incorporate into my…