Creating the Ultimate Sub Plan
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 09, 2024 What are Sub Plans? Sub plans are an essential part of effective planning, ensuring that instruction continues smoothly even when the regular classroom teacher is…
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Blog · Elementary · English · Middle School · Writing
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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Back to School · Blog · Elementary · English · Middle School
First Week of School Activities
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 11, 2025 First Week of School Activities for your Classroom The first week back to school is an important and exciting time. As teachers, we know it…
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Blog · Elementary · English · Middle School
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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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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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…
