Holiday Short Stories for Middle School AND UPPER ELEMENTARY
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Dec 7, 2025 Holiday Short Stories This year, I have so much to be thankful for. Our little family is healthy, happy, and as close-knit as ever—something I…
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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Dec 7, 2025 Holiday Short Stories This year, I have so much to be thankful for. Our little family is healthy, happy, and as close-knit as ever—something I…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 11, 2025 Favorite Back to School Picture Books for Grades 3-5 The first days of school are all about building classroom community, setting expectations, and helping students…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated May 16 2025 End of the Year Class Parties – Ending on a High Note As the school year winds down, energy in the classroom shifts. Testing is…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 7, 2025 Have you ever asked yourself the question “what is a fable?” If you have ever heard the story of the tortoise and the hare, you…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated December 21, 2024 World Wildlife Day, celebrated annually on March 3rd, is a fantastic opportunity to spark curiosity and environmental awareness in your students. This global event highlights…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated January 21, 2026 Black History Month is a time to honor the achievements, contributions, and rich cultural heritage of African Americans. Celebrating this month in the classroom provides…