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…
Middle School
Stocking Stuffers for Teachers: Gifts That Truly Make a Difference
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Nov 28, 2024 Why Choose Thoughtful Stocking Stuffers for Teachers? Hey there, fellow educators! As the holiday season approaches, let’s think about those special tokens of appreciation that…
Veterans Day Coloring Pages
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 31, 2023 Free Veterans Day Coloring Pages for Elementary Since so many of you enjoyed the Thanksgiving Coloring Pages I previously shared, I thought I would pop…
Veterans Day Poems
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 31, 2023 Veterans Day Poems for upper elementary and Middle School Veterans Day is a significant and solemn occasion that allows us to honor the sacrifices and…
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Halloween worksheets
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 6, 2023 Halloween worksheets to engage your learners We have all been there. You carefully plan and execute a super engaging lesson for your students, and realize…
Tips for substitute teachers
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 4, 2023 Looking for tips for substitute teachers? Substitute teaching can be both rewarding and challenging. As a substitute teacher, you step into various classrooms and play…