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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 11, 2024 On the hunt for some FREE classroom resources to engage your learners on Valentine’s Day? Look no further! I have gathered up four of my…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 11, 2024 Engaging students in challenging yet fun activities can be a hard task for any teacher, but using “Would You Rather” writing prompts in upper elementary…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Dec 14, 2023 Tips for novel Study Text Selection The novel study text selection process is an important but daunting task. With so many great new titles popping…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 28, 2023 Teaching characterization in a bridge to Terabithia Novel Study If you’re looking for some great activities to use when teaching characterization, look no further than…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Nov 14, 2023 how to keep students engaged before a holiday break The holiday season is upon us, which means that there are only a few short weeks…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 04, 2024 If you’re a teacher, then you know that engagement is key to successful classroom instruction. When students are engaged, they’re more likely to retain information…