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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 16, 2023 Thanksgiving Activities for upper elementary learners It is hard to believe that it is almost November. I feel like once November hits, the holiday craziness really sets in. American Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Because of this, I thought I would do my best to lesson your stress load…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 16, 2023 October has been flying by in a wink, and I know many of you are already planning for November. Because of that, I thought I would pop on to the blog today to share some Veterans Day activities for Elementary. Looking for some print and go activities that you can…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 08, 2024 Creative ways to teach literary Elements Before starting any novel study or short story unit, I find it crucial to review the elements of literature. I have taught grades 2-9 – no matter how old the kiddos are, and how much practice they have had with the literary elements, I…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 3, 2023 Welcome back to the third post in my series about introducing Edgar Allan Poe and incorporating his works into your ELA curriculum during the Halloween season. Through these posts I have shared ways to incorporate his classic short stories into your classroom curriculum. This can be especially helpful during the…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Nov 16, 2023 Wildlife observation activities for Elementary Hello friends! Welcome to another post in my outdoor learning series. Today I am here to share an engaging wildlife observation activity that can be done indoors – a fun way to bring outdoor learning inside! To understand the educational philosophy behind activities like wildlife…
Hello nature lovers! Today is post #5 in my Outdoor Learning series. Through these posts, I hope to inspire you with quick, fun, and easy lessons you can use immediately in your classroom. I hope to help you and learners get outside to explore the amazing world around us. Today I am sharing a fun…