Enhance Black History Month with a twenty-page resource designed to boost scholars' knowledge of the great accomplishments made by African Americans. Learners take in fun facts about famous inventors such as George Washington Carver and...

This Groundhog Day add a bit of rhythm and rhyme with 23 songs and poems that put a spotlight on the holiday's shining star, the groundhog.  

In this Memorial Day activity worksheet, students use the 36 clues to identify the words missing in order to complete the crossword puzzle.

In this Memorial Day activity worksheet, students use the 18 clues to identify the words missing in order to complete the crossword puzzle.

First instituted in New York City in 2002 and recognized nationwide in 2009, "Poem in Your Pocket Day" is part of National Poetry Month (April) and celebrates poetry in everyday life. A brief news story includes 9 ideas about how to...

In this United States history learning exercise, students use the 17 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to days of the week.

Sweethearts® candies are a beloved Valentine's Day treat—so much so that eight billion hearts are produced every year around the world! Learners use number sense reasoning and critical thinking to solve nine word problems about the...

In this Mother's Day crossword puzzle worksheet, learners determine the answers to 11 clues. They complete the puzzle across and down using the answers to the questions which are related to the Mother's Day holiday.

In this Father's Day crossword puzzle worksheet, students determine the answers to 13 clues. They fill the puzzle across and down with the answers to the holiday related answers.

How do you catch a leprechaun? Let your writers decide with a resource that has them thinking about story elements and writing creatively. Learners plan their writing in two graphic organizers—one with setting, characters, problem, and...

For this calendar worksheet, 3rd graders complete a crossword puzzle of weekdays and months by unscrambling the words as the clue. 

In this days of the week worksheet, learners answer 7 questions about certain days in the year. They are then instructed to write information "on page 10" regarding important dates to remember. There are 13 questions on this page.

Students participate in a variety of center activities to reinforce the concept of days of the week and their succession. The concept of time can also be taught at the same time to introduce timekeeping.

First graders label three major holidays on a February calendar. In this calendar instructional activity, 1st graders watch a video about and discuss Valentine's Day, President's Day and Arbor Day. Students label these three holidays on...

Students listen to the book, Columbus Day, by Paul Showers and discuss the historical significance of Christopher Columbus. They create Columbus Day booklets, sing a Christopher Columbus song, and develop graphic organizers.

Students discuss the importance of remembrance and memorials. Students explore different war and memorials throughout the world. They examine the purpose of Remembrance/Memorial Day. They examine how emotions can be expressed through...

Students explore the concept of a Ponzi Scheme. In this economics lesson, students invest in a product called Thin-Cups. Students invest money in this product over the course of a couple weeks. Students discover how a Ponzi Scheme works...

Students practice memorizing the seven days of the week and keeping them in order.  For this calendar lesson, students read aloud the book Today is Monday by Eric Carle, and create their own calendar style book using...

Middle schoolers have a bushel of fun as they engage in activities and research core facts about apples. Packed with suggestions for in-class activities and out-of-class research, the colorful 6-page packet is sure to satisfy hungry...

Students research and write about Christopher Columbus, his voyages, and his impact on the Native Americans. For this Christopher Columbus lesson, students work at stations where they learn vocabulary, perform Reader's Theatre, work with...

February is Marijuana Awareness Month, and a set of interdisciplinary activities can make your class aware of the social, medical, legal, and psychological effects of marijuana. With writing prompts, research opportunities, and...

In this language arts learning exercise, students read 34 clues pertaining to Valentine's Day and fit the answers in a crossword puzzle.

Students author and film their own adaptations of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. In this multimedia skills lesson, students script a play that pits an Orthodox Christian family against a Muslim family. Students use GarageBand...