The importance of teaching about Ancient History
Many people think that Ancient History is a dry and boring subject. Often, people believe that history is nothing more than a series of dates and events. However, history is…
Elementary
Blog · Elementary · English · History · Middle School · Social Studies
Day of the Dead Activities for Middle School
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Nov 28, 2023 Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is celebrated each year on November 1st and 2nd. This special day is celebrated in central…
Blog · Bookshelf · Elementary · English
Indigenous Read Alouds
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….
Picture Books for Teaching Growth Mindset
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Jan 3, 2024 Picture books for teaching growth mindset As classroom teachers, we all know how important it is to encourage a growth mindset with our learners. After…
Blog · Elementary · English · Middle School · Novel Studies
Planning a novel study – A Step By Step Guide
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Nov 28, 2023 Members of the Creative Classroom Core Community already know how passionate I am about teaching novel studies. I truly believe that the novel study is…
Blog · Elementary · English · Middle School · Novel Studies · Novel Studies
Building Novel Study Engagement
Building engagement for your upcoming novel study is a crucially important but daunting task. Creating classroom “buzz” about the new book you are about to read helps to build anticipation…