The One And Only Ivan Characters
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 18, 2024 Teaching Characterization Using The One And Only Ivan When exploring novel studies in your classroom, teaching students how to understand characters is just as important…
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The One and only Ivan coloring pages
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 19, 2024 Coloring Fun with “The One and Only Ivan” Welcome to the vibrant and imaginative world of “The One and Only Ivan”, where students can bring…
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22 Engaging Earth Day Activities for Upper Elementary
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 12, 2024 Earth Day provides a perfect opportunity to engage students with our planet in fun and educational ways. For upper elementary students, activities that blend learning…
Strategies for Teaching context clues
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 11, 2024 Teaching Context Clues in Upper Elementary Understanding new words is key for upper elementary students as they explore more complex texts and build their reading…
Earth Day Read Alouds
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 11, 2024 Favorite Earth Day Read Alouds for Upper Elementary Earth Day is more than just a day; it’s a global reminder of our shared responsibility to…
Creating the Ultimate Sub Plan
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 09, 2024 What are Sub Plans? Sub plans are an essential part of effective planning, ensuring that instruction continues smoothly even when the regular classroom teacher is…