Benefits of Readers’ Theater in the Classroom
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 6, 2025 Benefits of Readers’ Theater in Grades 3-5 If you’re looking for a simple, low-prep way to boost fluency, comprehension, and student confidence all at once…
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Blog · Elementary · English · Novel Studies
The One and only Ivan coloring pages
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 19, 2024 Coloring Fun with “The One and Only Ivan” Welcome to the vibrant and imaginative world of “The One and Only Ivan”, where students can bring…
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Blog · Elementary · English
Christmas Reading Passages
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Nov 29, 2024 Enhancing Upper Elementary ELA: Harnessing the Power of Christmas Reading Passages The upper elementary grades often present teachers with the challenge of catering to students…
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Halloween STEM Activities
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 16, 2025 Halloween STEM Activities for Elementary Looking for ways to engage your learners this October? STEM activities hold a unique allure for students, making them an…
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Blog · Elementary · English · Middle School · Writing
Halloween worksheets
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 16, 2025 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…
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Bookshelf · Elementary · English · History
Picture Books for September 11th
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Feb 21, 2024 Have you ever used picture books for September 11th with your students? Picture books are a great way to discuss sensitive topics in the classroom….
