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Activities for Teaching A Wishtree Novel Study

By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 28, 2023 Wishtree novel study activities If you’re looking for a creative and interactive way to teach Wishtree by Katherine Applegate, you’ve come to the right place. This New York Times bestseller is a must-read for young readers. A Wishtree novel study makes the perfect spring read aloud, and is a great…

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5 Ways to make your Ancient Civilizations Unit more engaging

By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Dec 12, 2023 Ancient Civilizations Unit Teaching Ideas As a middle school history teacher, I have always found Ancient Civilizations to be super engaging to learn about and teach. That being said, I am the first to admit that relying on boring old textbooks and tired curriculum can turn even the most interesting…