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Celebrating Kwanzaa with Your Class - Kami
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The article from Kami, titled Celebrating Kwanzaa With Your Class, offers a helpful overview of the holiday, including its significance, its meaning, and how to incorporate it...more
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The article from Kami, titled Celebrating Kwanzaa With Your Class, offers a helpful overview of the holiday, including its significance, its meaning, and how to incorporate it into the classroom. It explains the core traditions and symbols of Kwanzaa in straightforward language. Then it shares digital-friendly ways to engage students, including collaborative annotations, interactive worksheets, and free templates that integrate easily into online or print instruction. The piece provides practical ideas for making the celebration meaningful and accessible to students from diverse backgrounds.
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tag(s): african american (130), holidays (283), kwanzaa (23)
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Have students highlight or annotate key details in a short Kwanzaa article using Kami tools, focusing on symbols like the kinara, mkeka mat, and unity cup. They can share one discovery with the class. Using a free Kami template, have students select one of the seven principles and write a reflection on how that value can be applied in school. Then, add images, icons, or drawings to bring it to life. Groups can collaborate in Kami to design an online poster that explains the meaning behind Kwanzaa traditions. Then have them present their digital display to the class or embed it into a class website to teach others.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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How to Teach Kids about Kwanzaa - CharlottesvilleFamily
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2 to 5
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This article offers educators practical and engaging ways to introduce the holiday of Kwanzaa to students. It covers the origins of the holiday, the seven guiding principles (Nguzo...more
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This article offers educators practical and engaging ways to introduce the holiday of Kwanzaa to students. It covers the origins of the holiday, the seven guiding principles (Nguzo Saba). It suggests hands-on activities, such as creating a Kwanzaa display, lighting the kinara, cooking together, and making crafts that reflect cultural heritage. The article emphasizes the importance of community, values, and connection, and provides meaningful suggestions for families and classrooms to celebrate inclusively.
tag(s): african american (130), crafts (109), holidays (283), kwanzaa (23)
In the Classroom
Show pictures of symbols such as the kinara, unity cup, and colorful, woven mats. Have students predict their purpose and meaning, then confirm using the article to build curiosity and background knowledge. After learning about the seven principles, students choose one and create a mini collage (paper or digital using Photo Collage, reviewed here) that shows how the value can be practiced in school or at home. Inspired by the article's emphasis on celebration and togetherness, assign students to research a traditional food eaten during Kwanzaa. Then have them write a short informational paragraph explaining its significance and design a recipe card with symbols and colors representing the holiday.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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7 Kwanzaa Activities for Elementary Students - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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K to 5
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The blog post "7 Kwanzaa Activities & Lesson Plans for Elementary Students" from HMH offers teachers a fun and meaningful way to teach this holiday by providing one activity tied ...more
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The blog post "7 Kwanzaa Activities & Lesson Plans for Elementary Students" from HMH offers teachers a fun and meaningful way to teach this holiday by providing one activity tied to each of the seven guiding principles of Kwanzaa. It includes a range of hands-on ideas such as memory games, crafting a paper kinara, and a math activity using recipes that make the celebration relevant across subjects. With this resource teachers can engage students in cultural learning, social studies, art, and math while fostering deeper conversations about community, values, and celebration.
tag(s): african american (130), crafts (109), holidays (283), kwanzaa (23)
In the Classroom
Give each small group a short description of one of the seven Kwanzaa principles and have them guess which principle it represents. Groups can share their answers and learn the complete set as a class. Students can create a paper kinara or a digital design using Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here and label each candle with its principle. Have them write two or three sentences explaining how that principle can be practiced at school or in their community. Using a sample Kwanzaa celebration recipe (for example, cornbread or a fruit salad), have students solve multiplication or division problems to adjust ingredient amounts for different group sizes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teaching About Kwanzaa - We Are Teachers
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Discover a thoughtful guide for introducing Kwanzaa in the classroom. It explains how the holiday began in 1966 to honor African American heritage and describes its core symbols along...more
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Discover a thoughtful guide for introducing Kwanzaa in the classroom. It explains how the holiday began in 1966 to honor African American heritage and describes its core symbols along with the seven guiding principles of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. The article also provides creative classroom ideas such as newsletters or pen pal projects, literature and writing connections, and art activities that invite students to explore and express these values.
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tag(s): african american (130), holidays (283), kwanzaa (23)
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Give students short descriptions or scenarios and have them sort each one under the correct Kwanzaa principle to spark discussion and build understanding of the core values. After exploring the article, students can write a short paragraph or mini-brochure that explains one symbol of Kwanzaa, such as the kinara or unity cup, and share it with classmates. Have students brainstorm a small class project that reflects one of the seven principles, such as helping younger students or organizing a classroom supply drive, and present a plan for how they will put the value into action.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Celebrating Kwanzaa - National Geographic Kids
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The article from National Geographic Kids provides a clear and engaging introduction to the holiday of Kwanzaa, explaining how it is celebrated through rituals such as lighting a seven-candled...more
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The article from National Geographic Kids provides a clear and engaging introduction to the holiday of Kwanzaa, explaining how it is celebrated through rituals such as lighting a seven-candled kinara, a feast called karamu, and meaningful symbols in an African-influenced style. It describes the colors, traditions, daily candle-lighting purpose, and social meaning of unity, cultural heritage, and hope for the future. The language is kid-friendly yet informative, making it a ready-to-use background piece for classrooms.
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After reading the article, students can work in pairs to create a short list of the "top five facts" about Kwanzaa and share it with the class to build a collective understanding. Have students design a colorful kinara using paper, digital tools, or clay. They can label each candle's meaning and write a brief explanation of how the principles help build strong communities. Have students match each of the seven principles of Kwanzaa with real-world examples from their own lives or community. They can record their ideas on sticky notes and place them under principle posters around the room.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sharing Hanukkah at School - PJ Library
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Imagine walking into a classroom ready to share the joy of Hanukkah. That is exactly the vibe the article from PJ Library evokes. It guides classroom visitors and teachers through ...more
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Imagine walking into a classroom ready to share the joy of Hanukkah. That is exactly the vibe the article from PJ Library evokes. It guides classroom visitors and teachers through the holiday's story, symbols, and traditions in a simple and inviting way. You will find ready-to-use suggestions to engage preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students, including book lists, games, crafts, and discussion prompts. The article also offers tips on framing ideas such as bravery, freedom, and light in ways that feel meaningful and engaging for younger learners.
tag(s): crafts (109), game based learning (298), hanukkah (22), holidays (283), religions (121), symbols (18)
In the Classroom
Read a short Hanukkah picture book recommended in the article, then have students turn and talk about one tradition or character trait they noticed, helping build background knowledge in a fun and social way. Assign small groups a Hanukkah symbol, such as the menorah, dreidel, or olive oil. Students can research its meaning and present a quick "show and teach" demonstration using visuals or props. After discussing the theme of light as a symbol of hope, students can write a paragraph or poem about something that brings light to their own lives and illustrate it to create a class display that connects personal reflection to the holiday.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How to Teach Your Kid's Class About Hanukkah - Kveller
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View this cheerful and helpful guide, which provides teachers with everything they need to introduce this joyful holiday engagingly. The article explains the story and traditions of...more
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View this cheerful and helpful guide, which provides teachers with everything they need to introduce this joyful holiday engagingly. The article explains the story and traditions of Hanukkah in simple language, highlighting familiar customs such as lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, and enjoying tasty treats. It also shares creative and hands-on activity ideas, including crafts and printables, that make learning about the Festival of Lights exciting and memorable for students.
tag(s): crafts (109), hanukkah (22), holidays (283), religions (121)
In the Classroom
After reading about the menorah, have students solve multiplication or addition problems related to the candles over the eight nights, then write a brief explanation of why the menorah is a powerful symbol of hope. Have students learn to play dreidel and then create a short informational poster using DesignCap Poster Creator, reviewed here that explains the Hebrew letters, their meanings, and the historical connection to the Hanukkah story. Display images or real items such as a menorah, dreidel, and chocolate coins. Students can walk around, observe, and jot down their thoughts on what each item represents before learning its true meaning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Hanukkah Activities - Teachers Pay Teachers
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Discover a diverse selection of free Hanukkah activities created by classroom teachers, ranging from no-prep writing prompts and reading comprehension sheets to coloring pages and craft...more
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Discover a diverse selection of free Hanukkah activities created by classroom teachers, ranging from no-prep writing prompts and reading comprehension sheets to coloring pages and craft templates. Many of the resources offer both digital and print options, making them flexible for use in both in-class and remote learning settings. The materials span a variety of grade levels with options for both primary and upper elementary students, and support subjects such as ELA, math, art, and social studies. It is a handy place to find holiday-themed resources that you can grab and implement quickly without incurring extra costs.
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Use a free vocabulary card set from TPT and have students rotate around the room answering quick questions at each station to build background knowledge about the holiday. Choose a free Hanukkah reading comprehension passage and have students highlight key details, then write a short paragraph summarizing the tradition or event described. Using free printable craft templates such as dreidels or menorahs, students can design and annotate pieces that teach others about Hanukkah symbols and their meanings, turning the room into an educational holiday gallery.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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11 Hanukkah Classroom Games and Activities - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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This blog post from HMH is a festive treasure chest of eleven ready-to-go games and activities to bring the fun and meaning of Hanukkah into your elementary classroom. It offers ...more
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This blog post from HMH is a festive treasure chest of eleven ready-to-go games and activities to bring the fun and meaning of Hanukkah into your elementary classroom. It offers everything from spinning dreidels and building creative menorahs to writing acrostic poems and exploring the story of the Maccabees in playful ways. Whether you're teaching in person or online, the suggestions are flexible and engaging, making it perfect for turning those eight days of celebration into memorable learning experiences.
tag(s): crafts (109), hanukkah (22), holidays (283), religions (121)
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Kick off class with a quick dreidel-spinning contest. Students can tally and graph the results using Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here to introduce or reinforce basic data skills. Using classroom craft supplies, LEGO bricks, or recycled materials, have students build a sturdy menorah model and explain their engineering choices. Include a short writing prompt about the symbolism of each candle. Assign students to create an acrostic poem for the word "Hanukkah" using sensory details and key vocabulary from the holiday's story. They can illustrate and share their poem digitally or display it in the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Chanukah Resources - Jewish Interactive
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The Chanukah resources page from Jewish Interactive brings the Festival of Lights to life with free, kid-friendly activities that spark curiosity and joy. Teachers will find interactive...more
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The Chanukah resources page from Jewish Interactive brings the Festival of Lights to life with free, kid-friendly activities that spark curiosity and joy. Teachers will find interactive games, colorful eBooks in multiple languages, hands-on lessons, and an interactive activity that helps students explore the traditions and meaning behind Chanukah. Inspiring blog ideas and celebration tips make planning easy, while the engaging digital tools keep learners excited throughout all eight days. This site offers a lively and creative way for students to connect with the holiday in meaningful ways.
tag(s): ebooks (48), game based learning (298), hanukkah (22), religions (121)
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Have students explore the site's Chanukah games to learn about symbols such as the menorah, dreidel, and sufganiyot, then share one new fact they have discovered. After reading one of the eBooks, students can create a short comic strip using ToonyTool, reviewed here or a journal page explaining an important Chanukah tradition and why it is celebrated. Using a digital tool like Google Drawings, reviewed here, have students design and label a menorah or dreidel, then present how each element connects to the holiday's history and themes of perseverance and light.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Timeline Templates - Genially
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4 to 12
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Genially's timeline templates offer educators an engaging and visually dynamic way to present chronological information. These templates are fully customizable, allowing teachers to...more
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Genially's timeline templates offer educators an engaging and visually dynamic way to present chronological information. These templates are fully customizable, allowing teachers to add text, images, icons, and interactive elements to highlight key events or concepts in subjects like history, literature, or science. With a variety of styles--such as vertical, horizontal, or circular layouts--teachers can easily tailor timelines to fit their lesson goals and student needs.
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tag(s): digital storytelling (163), infographics (69), multimedia (59), timelines (60)
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Students can retell events from a novel or a historical figure's life using a timeline with images and clickable text, making reading comprehension more interactive and visual. Have students create timelines that connect historical events with scientific discoveries or literary works from the same era. Assign specific events to different students or groups to add to a shared timeline, promoting teamwork and reinforcing sequencing skills. Students can build a yearlong timeline of their learning journey, showcasing key projects, reflections, and academic milestones to share during student-led conferences.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AI Trust You - Laguna Beach USD Innovators
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AI Trust You is an add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers and students navigate AI use by creating a shared script and promoting integrity. Before installing this add-on, visit...more
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AI Trust You is an add-on for Google Docs that helps teachers and students navigate AI use by creating a shared script and promoting integrity. Before installing this add-on, visit AI Trust You's information page located here to learn more about the features and how to use this tool. Using the add-on, teachers select from four AI categories to specify how students can use AI during the assignment. The categories are content creation, content understanding, research assistance, and audio-visual generation. Students then select the name of their AI tool, the techniques used, and the percentage of AI-assisted work, and the AI Trust You add-on generates a citation to document the use of AI.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (273), digital citizenship (104)
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As you try to navigate using AI in your classroom, this site provides some helpful guidelines and ideas, even if you don't use the add-on. If you use Google products, use the add-on to guide students on how to use AI ethically and with documentation. When not using the add-on, incorporate the guidelines for categories to use AI to help students understand the appropriate use of AI. Supplement information available from AI Trust You with ideas for incorporating AI in the classroom using information from the AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit, reviewed here. The toolkit includes information for educators on using AI in the classroom and suggestions for when and when not to allow students to use AI in assignments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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FlipHTML5 - FlipHTML5
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Create flipbooks from your documents or artificial intelligence, or start from scratch with FlipHTML5. Free plans offer five daily uploads, six pre-designed layouts, and mobile-friendly...more
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Create flipbooks from your documents or artificial intelligence, or start from scratch with FlipHTML5. Free plans offer five daily uploads, six pre-designed layouts, and mobile-friendly options. Choose from several language options to include in the book's contents. Choose from several AI generators for creating storybooks, magazines, flashcards, and more. Utilizing the AI generator to create a book requires several minutes, so it's important to plan for this option ahead of time.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (273), digital storytelling (163)
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Upload PDF versions of students' writing to create a digital classbook. Use one of the many tools available from TinyWow reviewed here to convert images and documents into PDF files to use with FlipHTML5. Make a flipbook of a presentation as an engaging alternative to a web page or PowerPoint. Share classroom information such as rules and expectations in an easy-to-read format. Use this resource as a great way to bring digital storytelling upfront in your classroom. Make photosynthesis a story instead of bits of equations and information. Portray a historical period or create books of different political or societal opinions. Create a flipbook with the viewpoints and personalities of characters in a story. Practice a different language by creating a themed flipbook. Lower grades can combine writing into a class flipbook to be shared online or read aloud. Any written assignment can easily be re-visioned as a flipbook! Make your literary magazine a flipbook or build new poetry collections during poetry month. Share all your flipbooks on individual laptops, the interactive whiteboard, or the projector. Create simple flipbooks of Dolch words for beginning readers.Edge Features:
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9 Ready-to-use Halloween Lesson Plans for in the Classroom - Lucie Renard
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Book Widget's 9 Ready-to-use Halloween lesson plans for the classroom feature easy activities to do with students in all grades. The featured lessons include: Bingo, Crossword Puzzle,...more
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Book Widget's 9 Ready-to-use Halloween lesson plans for the classroom feature easy activities to do with students in all grades. The featured lessons include: Bingo, Crossword Puzzle, Drawing and Reading, Hangman, Theatre, Story Writing, Haunted House, Dia de los Muertos, and Webquest. Just click on which lesson you want and let the fun begin.
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tag(s): fall festival (14), halloween (46)
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Students can use Lino, reviewed here to post which was their favorite activity. Students can access the lesson on the site using a Symbaloo, reviewed here collection of Halloween activities. Finally, students can create their own digital escape room by using and editing the Halloween Escape, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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AudioPen - Nicheless Inc.
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AudioPen helps to turn your spoken thoughts into organized ideas. The concept behind AudioPen is simple: turn on the microphone and start talking without organizing your thoughts or...more
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AudioPen helps to turn your spoken thoughts into organized ideas. The concept behind AudioPen is simple: turn on the microphone and start talking without organizing your thoughts or worrying about coherence. After completing a recording, AudioPen processes it and produces a text note with information organized into paragraphs, along with a transcript of your recording. Visit the settings option before starting a recording and adjust the input and output language settings if desired. When finished, copy the text to your clipboard to add to an email or document, or download the audio file to your device. Free accounts offer up to three minutes of recording time per project, with no limit on the number of recordings you can create.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (273), DAT device agnostic tool (127), multilingual (77), text to speech (23)
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Use AudioPen in several different classroom situations. Share this tool with students to use as an assistant with writing projects. Have students create recordings of what they want to include in their project without having to write or take notes, then use the text to organize their project. AudioPen is also a helpful tool for multilingual students. Adjust the settings to record their thoughts in their native language, then produce an organized set of ideas in English without transcribing from one language to another. Use AudioPen to assist with professional tasks such as organizing teaching units, writing grant proposals, or planning ideas to include with newsletters.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hail to the Chief - Exploring American Presidents - TeachersFirst
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This article is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here, it features a book list and activities to teach...more
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This article is part of TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here, it features a book list and activities to teach about American presidents and monuments. The activities section shares book ideas, presidential speeches, and suggestions for using AI tools to enhance lessons. Discover numerous extension ideas, including virtual field trips and utilizing timelines to enhance learning through interactive and engaging lesson plans. The article correlates with the AASL National School Library Standards.
tag(s): book lists (160), presidents (150), primary sources (125), professional development (303)
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Take advantage of the many teaching and technology ideas included in this article. Find many more free resources to include with your lessons on presidents by visiting the TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: American Presidents Related Resources found here.
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East Meets West: Contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders - TeachersFirst
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This article highlights the diverse people and cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, sharing resources for incorporating lessons into your curriculum. It also includes...more
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This article highlights the diverse people and cultures of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, sharing resources for incorporating lessons into your curriculum. It also includes book lists for picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Also included are links to several resources available at TeachersFirst, including a Special Topics collection featuring resources about Asian-American contributions to American Culture. Additional extension activities include suggestions for creating an AAPI gallery walk, a living wax museum, and AAPI podcasts.
tag(s): asia (137), book lists (160), cross cultural understanding (177), cultures (290)
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Take advantage of the many ideas in the article to introduce Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders into your classroom. Extend learning by asking students to use Genially, reviewed here to create interactive images and presentations after conducting research projects, or create digital book trailers using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here to generate interest for books on the list.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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An Ember that Blazes Forever (credit to Justice Sonia Sotomayer) Contributions of Hispanic Amer - TeachersFirst
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This helpful article is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here and contains resources to celebrate...more
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This helpful article is part of the TeachersFirst Help! I Lost My Library/Media Specialist series, reviewed here and contains resources to celebrate the many contributions of Hispanic Americans. The article begins with a short description of the origins of Hispanic Heritage Month and includes a helpful booklist that offers suggestions for picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Additional resources include a virtual museum tour, Hispanic Heritage Month resources, and ideas for incorporating Disney videos and dance into classroom activities. Extension activities include sharing ideas for deeper discussions of Hispanic heritage and suggestions for creating a living wax museum featuring Hispanic community members.
tag(s): book lists (160), cross cultural understanding (177), cultures (290), hispanic (54), holidays (283)
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Bookmark and save this article as a resource for finding books and classroom activities to celebrate and recognize the Hispanic community throughout the school year. As students learn about Hispanic characters, ask them to use Animate Characters from Adobe Express, reviewed here to easily create a short video telling that person's story. As an alternative to a living wax museum, conduct a gallery walk in your classroom to share the many stories of members of the Hispanic Community. Learn how to create a gallery walk by visiting this TeachersFirst blog post, Using AI to Plan and Implement Gallery Walks, found here.
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Reading Treks: Mr. Ferris and His Wheel - TeachersFirst
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon Kathryn Gibbs Davis' book, Mr. Ferris and His Wheel. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, ...more
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon Kathryn Gibbs Davis' book, Mr. Ferris and His Wheel. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here and the accompanying Teachers' Guide that includes lesson activities, map extensions, and more. This picture book chronicles the true story of engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.'s creation of the original Ferris wheel for Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Although the book is targeted for grades K-5, it is also suitable for use with older students when studying inventors. Activities in the Teachers' Guide include correlations to Common Core Standards, National Curriculum for Social Studies, and Social Justice Standards.
tag(s): 1800s (84), inventors and inventions (87)
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Take advantage of the many lesson ideas in the Teacher Guide to bring this story to life and provide activities that correlate with the book's theme of adventure and exploration. Help students understand the timeline of Ferris' invention using MyLens, reviewed here or build a timeline as you read the book using ReadWriteThink's Timeline builder tool, reviewed here. Use the Teacher Guide and the book when students are studying inventors and inventions. Have your students join Little Inventors Club, reviewed here. Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to store their ideas and images of their invention.
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View these Free Halloween resources offering a large and diverse collection of downloadable, teacher-created materials that celebrate Halloween while reinforcing academic skills. You'll...more
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View these Free Halloween resources offering a large and diverse collection of downloadable, teacher-created materials that celebrate Halloween while reinforcing academic skills. You'll find everything from crafts, printables, worksheets, puzzles, and writing prompts to themed math and literacy activities, many of which are labeled as "no prep" and ready to use. These free resources span a wide range of grade levels, from PreK up through upper elementary and middle school, and cover multiple subject areas, making it easy to choose materials that fit your students' needs.
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tag(s): crafts (109), halloween (46), puzzles (161), writing (309)
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Use themed reading passages, word sorts, or grammar worksheets from the site as rotating literacy centers that help students practice skills with a festive theme. Incorporate free Halloween math puzzles, color-by-number sheets, or problem-solving games to review key concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Choose a Halloween writing prompt or story starter activity, then have students share their spooky tales through dramatic readings or short digital story slides using Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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