Students love an opportunity to celebrate a holiday. Unfortunately, I often forget to plan for holidays until the day before and I find myself in a last-minute pickle searching for… Continue reading "Celebrating Veterans Day"
My husband is a reader, but not the kind of reader that reads novels. He’s the type that you can’t bring to a museum because he will read every word… Continue reading "Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month"
April 22 is one of my favorite days of the year. Each year, Earth Day reminds me to personally refocus my connection with our Earth and the impact I am… Continue reading "Engage with Creativity: Earth Day 2021"
Black History Month “We may be uncomfortable talking about race, but we can no longer afford to be silent. We have chosen a profession that—like parenting—requires us to put our… Continue reading "Talking About Race in America"
Struggling with how to teach the inauguration in your classroom? Below you will find lessons, read alouds, primary sources, and seesaw activities to help students better understand this day in… Continue reading "I Do Solemnly Swear: Inauguration Day 2021"
Looking to celebrate MLK Jr day in your classroom, but not sure where to start? Find resources here.