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April - A Month for Word Lovers!
This month is packed with opportunities to celebrate language and literature. We kick things off with Drop Everything and Read Day (April 12), encouraging readers of all ages to pause and dive into a good book. April 23 brings English Language Day (honoring the richness and global reach of our language), World Book and Copyright Day, and Shakespeare's birthday. It's a perfect time for our students to dust off a classic or discover something new. Whether your students are lifelong bookworms or are just discovering the joy of reading, the resources shared this week offer something for all students.
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Drop Everything and Read Day is on April 12, which also marks the anniversary of the start of the Civil War in 1861. In commemoration, we’re sharing a curated collection of Civil War books. It’s the perfect time to drop everything and dive in!
Explore books for all grades related to the Civil War »
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This observance celebrates the richness of the English language! In honor of multilingual learners and those learning English, we're sharing a curated collection of resources that support language development and make learning more accessible for all.
Find new ideas to try with your English language learners »
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World Book and Copyright Day reminds us to respect and protect creative works! We've curated a collection of resources to help you teach students of all ages about copyright, fair use, and why protecting original ideas matters.
Discover educational resources for all grades »
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Happy Birthday, Shakespeare! Born April 23, 1564, the Bard and his work stand the test of time. Check out this blog post, “Making Shakespeare Accessible: Practical Reading Strategies for Educators.” Develop vocabulary, language decoding skills, and more.
Introduce your students to the Bard! »
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This Week at TeachersFirst
Don't miss our OK2Ask® virtual workshop on Tuesday, April 7—a great opportunity to learn, connect, and grow! April is also School Library Month, so take a moment to celebrate the amazing libraries and librarians in your school community. If you’re looking for fresh ideas and inspiration, the TeachersFirst Infusing Technology Blog is packed with practical tips just for educators. And as always, we'd love to hear from you in this week's poll!
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Tuesday, 4/7, 7 PM ET
Join us to explore free digital tools that make retrieval practice engaging and easy to implement. You'll create self-grading quizzes, design brain dump activities, and build spaced practice systems that work across all grade levels and subjects.
Register now »
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Help! I Lost My Librarian/Media Specialist articles
We're celebrating School Library Month by sharing a collection of articles created by an experienced school librarian. Each article includes background information, books, activities, extensions, and correlation to standards about a variety of subjects!
Find a topic to share with your students »
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Get caught up on our recent posts
Dive into our Infusing Technology Blog and learn about tech tools, read about frameworks, discover timely classroom suggestions, and more in posts written by experienced classroom teachers and tech coaches!
Use the search option to find what you need »
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Share your thoughts with our community
This week, our poll asks, "What is your biggest challenge when encouraging students to read for pleasure?" Share your reply with other educators and view the results when you click submit.
Reply here »
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