December Read Alouds
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated November 29, 2024 December is a magical time in the classroom, and what better way to celebrate the season than by sharing heartwarming December read alouds with your…
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New Year’s Teaching Ideas
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated November 28, 2024 On the hunt for some engaging New Year’s teaching ideas? The New Year is the perfect opportunity to refresh classroom routines, reflect on past successes,…
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Halloween Activities for Upper Elementary
By MARISSA DESPINS, SHELLY REES, MARIANNA MONHEIM, JEANINE SCHNEIDER, JACQUELINE ORTIZ, RISSA HANNEKEN, JENNIFER MARTINEZ, and RACHEL DEROCHE – Updated October 07, 2024 Rigorous Halloween Activities for Upper Elementary Engaging upper elementary students in…
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What is a Legend?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated September 23, 2024 What is a Legend and How can I use Them to Engage Young Learners? As educators, we’re always on the lookout for engaging ways to…
10 Tips for Back to School Season
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated July 16, 2024 The back to school season can be a tough and challenging time, even for experienced teachers. There is so much to do and it always…
Teaching Ideas for The Odyssey
“The Odyssey” to students in grades 4-9 offers an engaging educational experience that goes far beyond the traditional study of literature. As one of the cornerstones of Western literary tradition,…