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Reading Comprehension Mini Lesson
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 10, 2024 If there is one thing I love, it is a good mini lesson – something quick and easy to set up, and something that packs…
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What is a Mud Kitchen? – Outdoor Learning
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 10, 2024 I am really excited to talk to you all about Mud Kitchens and outdoor learning in this post. I am passionate about taking our learning…
Mesopotamia Activities for Kids
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 10, 2024 Today I am talking all about Mesopotamia activities in another post in my ongoing series on Interactive Notebooks. In previous posts I talked about what…
Top benefits of using Interactive Notebooks
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 10, 2024 Today’s post continues the conversation about Interactive Notebooks and the ways these powerful tools have transformed our classroom learning. I have taught in elementary, middle,…
What is an Interactive Notebook?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 10, 2024 This is the second post in my series on using Interactive Notebooks in the classroom. After sharing all of my Interactive Notebook tips and tricks…
Outdoor Learning: Nature Mandalas
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 10, 2024 As many of you already know, Outdoor Learning is a passion of mine. I am currently teaching a grade 2/3 group in a Place Based…