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…
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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…
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4 reasons to teach a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Novel Study
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 21, 2023 Charlie and the chocolate factory novel study activities If you’re looking for a story that will capture the hearts and imaginations of your students, look…
5 Must Read books For Launching Writer’s Workshop
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 30, 2023 Getting ready to launch Writer’s Workshop in your elementary classroom? In this post I share some of my very favorite professional development books for additional…
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Summer themed literacy activities for upper elementary and middle school
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 10, 2023 Summer is upon us, and for upper elementary and middle school students, it marks a well-deserved break from the rigors of the academic year. While…
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Summer Learning Loss and How Writing Can Help
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 16, 2023 Summer break is a much-needed respite for students after a long academic year, but it can also result in a phenomenon known as summer learning…