The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Activities
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 08, 2024 The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate is a sweet story about friendship and freedom. The engaging story pulls on the heartstrings, and students…
Elementary
Descriptive Writing Activities for Middle School
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 08, 2024 Halloween is my favorite time of year to work on descriptive writing. Haunted houses, pumpkin patches, and spooky cemeteries make great settings for descriptive stories….
Ways to Teach Literary Elements: Three Engaging Strategies
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 08, 2024 Creative ways to teach literary Elements Before starting any novel study or short story unit, I find it crucial to review the elements of literature….
Blog · Elementary · Science
Halloween Activities for Upper Elementary
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 2, 2023 Looking for some engaging Halloween activities for Upper Elementary? I have got you covered! This spooky holiday has so many great learning opportunities that build…
Terry Fox Activities for Elementary
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 20, 2024 With September’s Terry Fox Run on the horizon, this is a perfect opportunity to spotlight this exceptional Canadian hero. To maximize our learning on the…
Blog · Elementary · English
Activities for Orange Shirt Day
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 18, 2024 With September 30th approaching, it is important to spend some of our classroom time teaching about residential schools in Canada. Only when we…