Feb 24
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th is a wonderful opportunity to explore the holiday’s rich history and legends with your upper elementary students. St. Patrick’s Day not only commemorates the life of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, but also offers a glimpse into Irish culture, traditions, and folklore. Lesson Handout Jump into …
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Apr 15
World Turtle Day, celebrated annually on May 23rd, provides a fantastic opportunity for teachers to teach their students about these incredible creatures and promote environmental awareness. In this blog post, we will explore a range of educational activities that are fun and engaging and encourage critical thinking, creativity, and appreciation for sea turtles. From comparing …
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Mar 18
National Find a Rainbow Day is a perfect opportunity to engage your upper elementary students in
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Apr 21
Are you looking for some high-interest stories for this Earth Day? Four stories including two animated shorts and two picture books will have your students diving more deeply into reading skills. Stories for Earth Day #1 – Animated Short Migrant The short film Migrant was inspired by real events. In 2018, a ship named the …
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Mar 21
People have played pranks on one another on April 1 for centuries. No one can pinpoint the first celebration of April Fools’ Day. Some historians think April Fools’ Day dates back to 1582. This is when France changed from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar. The spring equinox around April 1 was celebrated beginning …
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