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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Feb 21, 2024 Have you ever used picture books for September 11th with your students? Picture books are a great way to discuss sensitive topics in the classroom….
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 10, 2023 Are you looking to up your teaching game or longing to recharge your batteries after a demanding academic year? Books can provide a welcome escape…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 30, 2023 Getting ready to launch Writer’s Workshop in your elementary classroom? In this post I share some of my very favorite professional development books for additional…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Dec 13, 2023 Survival themed novels for upper elementary and middle school Survival themed novels can be a great way to get struggling readers interested in and excited…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Dec 12, 2023 Engaging Spring Novel Studies for Upper ELementary As the weather warms up, it’s a great time to introduce some fun Spring novel studies in your…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 18, 2024 Indigenous read alouds are wonderful ways to acknowledge Truth and Reconciliation Day, and start the conversation about this important piece of Canada’s history….