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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 11, 2024 Engaging students in challenging yet fun activities can be a hard task for any teacher, but using “Would You Rather” writing prompts in upper elementary…
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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 28, 2023 Teaching characterization in a bridge to Terabithia Novel Study If you’re looking for some great activities to use when teaching characterization, look no further than…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 28, 2023 How to keep students accountable during a read aloud As teachers, we know that one of the best ways to build relationships with our students…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Nov 30, 2023 When you think of reading aloud, you might picture a teacher in a primary school classroom reading a picture book to a group of wide-eyed…
The fresh start that January brings makes it a great time to introduce growth mindset in your classroom. A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and abilities can be…