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…
Elementary
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…
Top benefits of using Interactive Notebooks
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 10, 2024 Today’s post continues the conversation about Interactive Notebooks and the ways these powerful tools have transformed our classroom learning. I have taught in elementary, middle,…
What is an Interactive Notebook?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 10, 2024 This is the second post in my series on using Interactive Notebooks in the classroom. After sharing all of my Interactive Notebook tips and tricks…
Outdoor Learning: Nature Mandalas
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 10, 2024 As many of you already know, Outdoor Learning is a passion of mine. I am currently teaching a grade 2/3 group in a Place Based…