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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Dec 1, 2023 Engaging Grades 3-5 Students with Christmas STEM Activities As the holiday season approaches, educators often find themselves looking for creative ways to keep students engaged…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 18, 2023 Thanksgiving writing prompts for upper elementary In the days leading up to Thanksgiving break, things can get a little crazy in the upper elementary ELA…
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…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 30, 2023 Getting ready to launch Writer’s Workshop in your elementary classroom? In this post I share some of my very favorite professional development books for additional…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 10, 2023 Summer is upon us, and for upper elementary and middle school students, it marks a well-deserved break from the rigors of the academic year. While…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 16, 2023 Summer break is a much-needed respite for students after a long academic year, but it can also result in a phenomenon known as summer learning…