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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 04, 2024 Those of you who have been following along with this blog for a while know that creepy short stories are definitely my jam. These stories…
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…
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…