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…
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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,…
Back to School Ice breakers
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated July 11, 2024 Building Classroom Community with Ice Breakers As the school year kicks off, creating a warm and welcoming classroom environment is essential. Back to school ice…
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Short Story Planning Guide
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 24, 2024 Short Story Planning Guide for Upper Elementary and Middle School Teaching short stories can be an incredibly effective way to engage upper elementary and middle…
The Wild Robot Protects Novel Study Ideas
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 18, 2024 The Wild Robot Protects by Peter Brown is the much anticipated third installment in the beloved Wild Robot series. Continuing the adventures of Roz, this…
The Wild Robot Escapes Novel Study Ideas
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 16, 2024 The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown is an exciting sequel to The Wild Robot, continuing the story of Roz the robot who learned to…