10 Engaging Activities for the last week of school
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 4, 2025 Creative activities for the last week of school As the end of the school year approaches, it can be challenging to keep your upper elementary…
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The Lemonade War Novel Study – A great way to end the year!
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 28, 2023 Lemonade war novel study ideas A Lemonade War Novel Study is one of my all time favorite reading activities to pull out at the end…
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Survival Themed Novels Your Learners Will Love
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Dec 13, 2023 Survival themed novels for upper elementary and middle school Survival themed novels can be a great way to get struggling readers interested in and excited…
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Spring Novel Studies for Upper Elementary
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Dec 12, 2023 Engaging Spring Novel Studies for Upper ELementary As the weather warms up, it’s a great time to introduce some fun Spring novel studies in your…
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Activities for Teaching A Wishtree Novel Study
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 28, 2023 Wishtree novel study activities If you’re looking for a creative and interactive way to teach Wishtree by Katherine Applegate, you’ve come to the right place….
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Blog · Elementary · English · Middle School · Short Stories
Short Stories for St. Patrick’s Day
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Dec 4, 2023 St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most beloved holidays in Ireland. Teachers around the world can help their students understand the culture behind this…
