Early Humans Lesson Plans
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated August 18, 2025 Early Humans Lesson Plans Teaching about early humans is a great way to spark curiosity and set the stage for later history lessons. Students love…
Social Studies
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The Diary of Anne Frank Teaching Ideas
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated January 27, 2025 The Diary of Anne Frank Teaching Ideas for Grades 5-8 Anne Frank’s story is one of resilience, hope, and the importance of standing up against…
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Blog · Elementary · English · History · Middle School · Social Studies
What is a Text Feature?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 11, 2024 Teaching students to navigate and understand text features is a crucial component of literacy instruction, especially in grades 4-7. These features are the building blocks…
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What is Historical Inquiry?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 11, 2024 Using Historical Inquiry in the Classroom Engaging students in historical inquiry transforms the classroom into a dynamic environment where history comes alive. Rather than merely…
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Blog · Elementary · History · Social Studies
The Orange Shirt Day Story
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated August 8, 2025 The Orange Shirt Day Story revolves around Phyllis Webstad, a member of the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation in Canada. Phyllis’s experience as a young Indigenous…
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Blog · Elementary · History · Social Studies
Orange Shirt Day Designs
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…
