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…
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Mood Words: 250+ Mood Word Examples
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 02, 2024 Why is it Important to Teach Mood Words? In stories, mood sets the emotional scene. It’s key to teach kids about this because it boosts…
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Blackout Poetry – A Step By Step Guide
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 19, 2024 Introducing Blackout Poetry Blackout Poetry is an engaging poetry writing process that sparks creativity while blending the worlds of literature and art. This unconventional approach…
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Brain Breaks for Upper Elementary
By Marissa Despins, Amber Dial, Vanessa Mejia, Tammy DeShaw, and Chrissy Beltran – Updated February 21, 2024 Brain Breaks for Upper Elementary Are you noticing more glazed-over eyes than usual in your classroom? Maybe it’s time to…
Understanding character traits
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Feb 9, 2024 analyzing character traits in upper elementary Ever wonder what makes YA characters like Percy Jackson or Katniss Everdeen so compelling to our students? It all…
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Valentine’s Day Activities for Upper Elementary
By MARISSA DESPINS, RISSA HANNEKEN, MARIANNA MONHEIM, AND RACH JAMISON Updated December 19, 2024 Looking for some creative Valentine’s Day activities for upper elementary? I have teamed up with some of my favorite…