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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 08, 2024 As a middle school teacher, I know the importance of teaching my students all about the social justice issues going on in the world. However, I often struggle with finding ways to incorporate these topics into our curriculum in ways that were both authentic and meaningful. I solved this issue…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Feb 20, 2024 Hello friends! Today I am here to share another post in my mini Lesson series. With these posts I hope to provide you with some quick, easy to implement lessons that you can take away and use in your classroom immediately. This lesson focuses on idea generation for Writer’s Workshop,…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 09, 2024 In today’s post, I want to shine a spotlight on a teaching strategy that truly fuels my passion – Story Studio. This dynamic literacy framework holds a lot of powerful insights to explore. Today, our discussion zeroes in on what Story Studio entails, its structural elements, and the advantages I’ve…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 09, 2024 Hello my fellow outdoor enthusiasts! Today I have more fun outdoor lessons to share with you! When the snow falls, it is the perfect time to put on the snowboots and head outside to learn with your students Looking for more outdoor learning activities? Click on the image or button…
Unless you have been hiding away in a hole in the ground, I am sure you have heard the concept of Growth Mindset pop up recently. It seems to be a buzz word in education, and with good reason. Studies have shown that students who have this mindset accept and learn from failure and put…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated July 16, 2024 The back to school season can be a tough and challenging time, even for experienced teachers. There is so much to do and it always feels like there is not enough time to do it all. Below is a list of 10 tips for back to school season to help…