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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated August 15, 2025 September 30th is rapidly approaching, and that means it is time to start thinking about ways to acknowledge Orange Shirt Day in your…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated August 8, 2025 With Orange Shirt Day 2025 quickly approaching, it is an important reminder to spend time in our classrooms teaching our students about this…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated August 15, 2025 Orange Shirt Day 2025 is only a few short weeks away, and serves as a powerful reminder about the importance of teaching students…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 11, 2025 Summer days are slowly coming to a close. It is time to start thinking of some stellar back to school activities for middle school to…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 19, 2023 Teaching with paired passages Paired passages are a newer addition to my teacher toolbox, and I have absolutely loved using them with my learners. These…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 19, 2023 When it comes to non-fiction paired passages, it is essential to dedicate some time to discover subjects or themes that genuinely captivate your students’ attention….