Creating the Ultimate Sub Plan
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 09, 2024 What are Sub Plans? Sub plans are an essential part of effective planning, ensuring that instruction continues smoothly even when the regular classroom teacher is…
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Mood Words: 250+ Mood Word Examples
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 02, 2024 Why is it Important to Teach Mood Words? In stories, mood sets the emotional scene. It’s key to teach kids about this because it boosts…
Spring Activities for Upper Elementary
By MARISSA DESPINS, RISSA HANNEKEN, TAMMIE DESHAW, and RACHEL DEROCHE – Updated April 1, 2024 Spring Learning Activities Spring brings with it a fresh burst of energy and curiosity among students, making…
First Week of School Activities
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 22, 2024 First Week of School Activities for your Classroom The first week back to school is an important and exciting time. As teachers, we know it…
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Blackout Poetry – A Step By Step Guide
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 19, 2024 Introducing Blackout Poetry Blackout Poetry is an engaging poetry writing process that sparks creativity while blending the worlds of literature and art. This unconventional approach…
The Ultimate Guide to Anchor Charts
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 19, 2024 All About Anchor Charts Are you curious about what anchor charts are and how you can use them to enhance classroom learning? You have come…