Outdoor Lessons – Symmetrical Snowflakes
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 09, 2024 Hello my fellow outdoor enthusiasts! Today I have more fun outdoor lessons to share with you! When the snow falls, it is the perfect time…
Elementary
Hatchet Novel Study Activities
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen is one of my very favorite novels to teach. I sometimes struggle with engaging my struggling middle school boys, and the male protagonist and survival theme really…
Blog · Elementary · English
Interactive Read Alouds: Planning Tips
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 15, 2024 Planning Interactive Read Alouds Hello! I am back to talk to you all about planning your next Interactive Read Aloud! In my previous posts, I…
Free Resources to encourage Growth Mindset in Your Classroom
Unless you have been hiding away in a hole in the ground, I am sure you have heard the concept of Growth Mindset pop up recently. It seems to be…
Blog · Elementary · English · Middle School
Blog Book Study: Reading in the Wild by Donalyn Miller
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 10, 2024 Welcome to my first ever Blog Book Study! I just finished reading Donalyn Miller’s Reading in the Wild and I can’t wait to share my thoughts! (This…
Blog · Elementary · English
Reading Comprehension Mini Lesson
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 10, 2024 If there is one thing I love, it is a good mini lesson – something quick and easy to set up, and something that packs…