10 Engaging Back to School Picture Books
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 11, 2025 Favorite Back to School Picture Books for Grades 3-5 The first days of school are all about building classroom community, setting expectations, and helping students…
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End of the Year Class Parties
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated May 16 2025 End of the Year Class Parties – Ending on a High Note As the school year winds down, energy in the classroom shifts. Testing is…
What is a fable?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 7, 2025 Have you ever asked yourself the question “what is a fable?” If you have ever heard the story of the tortoise and the hare, you…
Creative Classroom Reward Ideas
By MARISSA DESPINS, MARIANNA MONHEIM, JEANINE SCHNEIDER, and JACQUELINE ORTIZ Updated January 15, 2025 Keeping students motivated and engaged can sometimes feel like a challenge, especially in the upper elementary grades. If you’ve ever…
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Celebrating World Wildlife Day in the Classroom
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated December 21, 2024 World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on March 3rd, is a fantastic opportunity to spark curiosity and environmental awareness in your students. This global event highlights…
7 Valentine’s Day Teaching Ideas
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated December 21, 2024 Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to bring a little love, kindness, and creativity into the classroom! There are endless ways to make the day…