What is gothic literature?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 04, 2024 Those of you who have been following along with this blog for a while know that creepy short stories are definitely my jam. These stories…
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3 ways to cultivate a love of reading
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 04, 2024 As educators, we know that cultivating a life long love of reading is hugely valuable to the students we serve. Studies have shown that pleasure…
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10 Diverse Picture Books Every Classroom Needs
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 8, 2024 Favorite Diverse Picture Books With so much hurt and chaos going on in our world, a need for love, acceptance, and tolerance is paramount. As…
Outdoor Learning Activities for Earth Day – Math
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 04, 2024 As many of you already know, I am passionate about finding ways to take learning outdoors. With Earth Day coming up on April 22, I…
What is Place Based Education?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 04, 2024 What is Place Based Education? Those of you who have been following along on the blog for a while know how passionate I am about…
Sit Spots – Tips and Tricks for Success
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 05, 2024 As much as I love outdoor learning, I will admit that the rain and snow we get here in BC definitely deters me a bit….