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American Psychological Association

Teaching Is Fundamental

For Teachers K - 12th
It's important for teachers to have a strong support system—especially in the first few years of their career. Help teachers' partners, spouses, and friends understand the most compassionate ways to provide emotional support with a...
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Cowden-Herrick Schools

Six Steps for Substitute Success

For Students K - 12th
Here's a switch--a lesson plan designed for prepare class members for a substitute! The plan highlights six behaviors that demonstrate respect and responsibility. 
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Transforming Education

Social Awareness Strategies

For Teachers K - 12th Standards
What are the benefits of developing social awareness? Using the resource, readers learn strategies for fostering civil discourse, creating a participatory classroom, and enhancing family involvement. Scholars also take a personality...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: New Year Celebrations Around the World

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about New Year's celebrations of cultures throughout the world. Find out when the new year begins for many cultures and religions.
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Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: New Year's Resolutions

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using a wordlist of words pertaining to New Year's Resolutions and beginning with the letters C, I, or P. It also offers a Vocabulary Word List for Resolutions (198) and ideas for...
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Have You Made Your New Year's Resolution?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
By using the children's book, Squirrel's New Year's Resolution, as an example, young scholars learn to write responses to the story and explain their own resolutions for the year. Site requires registration, but it is free.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Ida's New Year Cake by Lucy Maud Montgomery

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic short stories from famous authors. One work is "Ida's New Year Cake," a story written by the author, Lucy Maud Montgomery.
Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: New Year's Resolutions [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd
A reader's theater adaptation of Francis B. Watts' story, New Year's Resolutions. Eight character roles are needed in this performance.
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University of Victoria (Canada)

University of Victoria: Chinese New Year

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about the celebration of the Chinese New Year. Information is provided on Chinese New Year foods, decorations, taboos, and superstitions.
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Marking the New Year

For Students 9th - 10th
Even in the midst of the horror of the Holocaust, the Jewish people kept their religious traditions. "Walk" through this online exhibit and view how they celebrated the New Year before, during, and after the Holocaust. View artifacts...
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Scholastic

Scholastic Instructor: The Chinese New Year

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
How do people celebrate the Chinese New Year? Come and discover more about this fascinating holiday when you visit this comprehensive resource. This site features historical information, activities, fun facts, and more.
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CNN

Cnn: Gallery: Lunar New Year 2017: The Year of the Rooster

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Fire, fireworks, chickens, roosters and dancing lions filled streets around the world celebrating the Chinese New Year. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pbs Kids: New Year Reflections

For Students K - 1st
Look back on last year and set goals for next with this New Year reflections worksheet from PBS KIDS!
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A&E Television

History.com: 9 Lucky New Year's Food Traditions

For Students 9th - 10th
Champagne, noise makers and confetti are all New Year's Eve staples. But, in some parts of the country and the world, so are black-eyed peas, lentils, grapes and pickled herring. Hailing from the Low Country of South Carolina to Japanese...
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A&E Television

The History of New Year's Resolutions

For Students 9th - 10th
The custom of making New Year's resolutions has been around for thousands of years, but it hasn't always looked the way it does today.
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Read Works

Read Works: Happy New Year!

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text describing New Year celebrations in different countries including: The United States, Brazil, Spain, South Africa, China, and Australia. A question sheet is available to help...
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Smithsonian Institution

Tween Tribune: China's Lantern Makers Are Gearing Up for the New Year

For Students 3rd - 8th
Part of the annual celebration of the Chinese New Year is the lantern festival. Tween Tribune tells the story of these traditional symbols of the culture.
Activity
PBS

Pbs: Crafts for Kids: Paper Lanterns for the Chinese New Year

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A fun way to engage students in learning about the Chinese New Year is to make paper lanterns with them. The Lantern Festival kicks off the celebrations every January.
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British Council

British Council: Learning English Kids: Chinese New Year Festival

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the Chinese New Year Festival and its many traditions in this interactive slideshow.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: It's Chinese New Year

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about celebrating Chinese New Year. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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A&E Television

History.com: Chinese New Year

For Students 9th - 10th
The 15-day long Chinese New Year celebration originated from an ancient Chinese legend of the monster Nian.
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A&E Television

History.com: The History of Chinese New Year

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the origins of the Chinese New Year through the use of video. Also, learn about the traditions and symbols, the food, and the calendar at this site from the History Channel.
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ABCya

Ab Cya: New Year's Day Word Search

For Students 3rd - 6th
New Year's Day Word Search is a fun holiday activity for children. Kids learn and practice New Year's Day vocabulary by searching for the words in the puzzle. Puzzles can be played interactively on the computer or printed out.
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The Food Timeline: American New Year Food Traditions

For Students 9th - 10th
Find information about traditions from many cultures that are said to bring good luch for the New Year. Included are some recipes dating back to 1796.

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