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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 03, 2024 I am excited to share with you today one of my very favorite art projects for back to school – personal mandala creation. These mandala…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 03, 2024 Writer’s Workshop is one of my very favorite parts of the day. It is often seen as a more elementary strategy. However, I have implemented…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 04, 2024 As educators, we know that cultivating a life long love of reading is hugely valuable to the students we serve. Studies have shown that pleasure…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 05, 2024 Welcome to the second post in my series on Science Fiction! In my previous post, I talked all about this engaging genre, and some tips…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 05, 2024 The science fiction genre is always a hit with my middle school learners. For centuries, humans have been fascinated by extraterrestrials, space travel, and alternate…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 05, 2024 As Language Arts teachers, we all know how important it is for students to have easy access to a well stocked classroom library. Sadly, far…