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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 05, 2024 When teaching Elementary school, mini books were some of my very favorite activities to pull out for my learners. There are so many benefits to…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated December 18, 2024 I firmly advocate for a diversified curriculum that amplifies authors representing diverse gender, racial, and cultural backgrounds. It is so important to incorporate a wide…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 07, 2024 The month of February is Black History Month. With January slowly coming to a close, it is the perfect time to celebrate the history, culture,…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 07, 2024 February is almost upon us, and with that comes Black History Month! While I believe diversifying our curriculum year round is crucially important, February is…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Nov 29, 2024 Favorite Christmas Activities for Middle School Students Well, it is a few days past Remembrance Day (Veterans Day), which means it is officially time to…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 16, 2023 Thanksgiving Activities for upper elementary learners It is hard to believe that it is almost November. I feel like once November hits, the holiday craziness…