Blog · English · Middle School
Diverse Short Stories – Ideas and Activities
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 9, 2024 It is easy to get stuck in a rut of teaching the same short stories year after year. However, I think it is important to…
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Blog · Elementary · English · History · Math
Planning a Class Party for St. Patrick’s Day
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 05, 2024 St. Patrick’s Day is closely approaching, and with it plenty of fun learning opportunities to build upon the engagement that the holiday naturally brings. I…
10 St. Patrick’s Day Read Aloud Favorites
If you have been following along with the blog for a while, you know how much I love a good read aloud. Holidays are a great time to introduce some…
Blog · Elementary · English
Three Engaging Ways to Use Mini Book Activities for elementary
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 05, 2024 When teaching Elementary school, mini books were some of my very favorite activities to pull out for my learners. There are so many benefits to…
Blog · English · Middle School
Short Stories for Black History Month
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 03, 2024 I firmly advocate for a diversified curriculum that amplifies authors representing diverse gender, racial, and cultural backgrounds. It is so important to incorporate a wide…
Black History Month Activities – Elementary
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 07, 2024 February is almost upon us, and with that comes Black History Month! While I believe diversifying our curriculum year round is crucially important, February is…