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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…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 11, 2024 Engaging students in challenging yet fun activities can be a hard task for any teacher, but using “Would You Rather” writing prompts in upper elementary…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 05, 2024 When teaching Elementary school, mini books were some of my very favorite activities to pull out for my learners. There are so many benefits to…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 04, 2024 Hello friends! I am back with another post in my series on One Pager activities! In my last post, I talked about what One Pagers…