Happy November, Educators!
This month brings some excellent opportunities to engage your students in meaningful learning and celebration. We're diving into gratitude with Thanksgiving activities, honoring our heroes on Veterans Day, and exploring sustainability through America Recycles Day—three powerful themes that help students connect with their communities. Plus, we're thrilled to share new Reading Treks that will take your students on literary adventures they won't want to put down! Whether you're looking for fresh lesson ideas, creative ways to celebrate these important observances, or resources to inspire young readers, this newsletter is packed with tools to make your November both educational and enjoyable. Here's to a November filled with learning, gratitude, and adventure!
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Explore these resources to discover ways to connect your classroom curriculum to Veterans Day. Find resources you can use to highlight this observance and its history for one class period or craft a unique project that honors veterans for an entire unit.
Celebrate our veterans in your classroom »
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Every November 15, America Recycles Day reminds us that our everyday choices about waste really do add up. Explore this collection of resources, lesson plans, and games related to recycling and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Discover a variety of cross-curricular lesson ideas »
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Share these seasonal activities with your students to teach them about Native Americans, the true story of Thanksgiving, and the events leading up to the creation of this holiday. Don’t miss the virtual field trip to Plimoth Patuxet!
Explore Thanksgiving interactives and more »
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TeachersFirst Reading Treks transform literature into immersive, map-based journeys using Google My Maps. Each Trek invites readers to explore the settings, events, and themes of a story through interactive points of interest and a teacher guide.
Check out our recently added Reading Treks »
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This Week at TeachersFirst
Join us on Tuesday for our next free OK2Ask virtual workshop, check out our Infusing Technology Blog, and participate in our weekly poll.
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Tuesday, 11/4, 7 PM ET
Ever wonder how to make your math lesson as engaging as a zombie thriller? This hands-on workshop reveals the secret: instructional storytelling that transforms students from passive consumers into active problem-solvers and creators.
Register now »
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Catch up on recent posts
Are you seeking a balanced mix of classroom topics and professional development? Check out our Infusing Technology Blog! Recent posts include "Beyond 10/10 – Making the Metric System Stick All Year" and "Deeper Thinking with Perspective-Taking Routines."
Use the search option to find what you need »
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Share your thoughts with our community
This week, our poll asks, "How many days is your school closed over the Thanksgiving break?" Share your reply and immediately view the responses of other educators.
Reply here »
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