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I remember when I taught seventh grade, I had a student who didn’t want to do division because it was “too hard.” I gently reminded him that he … learn more

Back-to-school traditions are an important way to help students and families tap into the opportunities of a new school year. As teachers, we enjoy setting up and decorating our classrooms, organizing new school … learn more

In this original story from the National Air and Space Museum, three friends get ready to watch a solar eclipse. They make eclipse viewers and learn about what … learn more

Join PBS KIDS and explore Winter! Learn about ice, why animals hibernate, and about animals who camouflage through media clips, extension activities, articles, and crafts. Share activities, articles, … learn more

Support young children as they discover ways to be healthy with PBS KIDS! These lessons have been co-designed by museum and educational partners and feature many of your … learn more

The 100th day of school will vary by school, but most schools celebrate in the month of February. This day marks being in school for 100 days and is a … learn more

Crayola fosters creativity in classrooms by partnering with teachers to help students make their thinking visible. Crayola offers resources for students, educators, and families, transforming learning with engagement, … learn more

The week-long holiday of Kwanzaa begins on December 26 each year. Celebrate African-American and Pan-African families, communities, and cultures with Kwanzaa worksheets, printable reading, arts and crafts activities, … learn more

As teachers, students, and families enter an uncertain school year with new routines, both in-person and virtual, PBS LearningMedia offers this special collection of flexible resources to support … learn more

Nature is the fantastic factory that makes the building blocks of all our lives—food, drinking water, the stuff we own, and the air we breathe. That’s why The … learn more

Canva is a fantastic digital tool for teachers to create lesson slides… completely free! In this video, I show you step-by-step how to customize a pre-made slideshow template … learn more

TeachRock improves students’ lives by bringing the sound, stories, and science of music to all classrooms. Unit Plans offer a direct way for teachers to plan for days … learn more

What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question we have all been asked. When I was young, there were many careers I dreamed … learn more

Digital Citizenship Week is coming up soon, October 16-20, 2023! Common Sense started Digital Citizenship Week to highlight the importance of helping kids, families, and teachers navigate our 24/7 digital … learn more

Autumn is my favorite season of the year. Why? My top reason– the heat of the Texas summer is behind us (hopefully). Coming in at a close second … learn more

Preparing Students Beyond High School. Whether you’re teaching career exploration, entrepreneurship, or workforce preparedness skills, EVERFI’s digital lessons help students plan for and practice achieving their personal goals … learn more

Introduce your students to some of their favorite authors (and some new ones). Learn and explore information about a variety of authors. Engage your students in learning about … learn more

Learning loss threatens to leave children from vulnerable communities behind and worsen educational inequities already embedded in the US system. When you support Worldreader, you bring a library … learn more

Download these free printable first day of school signs to add a little fun as you head back to school. These signs are updated for the 2023 – … learn more

There’s something about national parks that make you feel so in touch with nature. It’s also a fantastic place to bond and spend time with friends and family … learn more

Starting the year strong is crucial for setting a positive tone that can carry through the rest of the year. A solid foundation helps to build a positive … learn more

Every Kid Outdoors is a program that gives every 4th grader and their families in the United States free access to national parks and other public places for an … learn more

Science surrounds us and summer offers the perfect time for families to explore science in action. Avoid the summer slump and try some of these suggestions for summer … learn more

EVERFI delivers digital resources that help teachers equip students with critical life skills. Thanks to hundreds of partners who share our mission, all of EVERFI’s digital resources, training, … learn more

Play and Learn Science App Play with shadows, control the weather, roll and slide objects down a ramp, choose the best materials for an umbrella – all while … learn more

Field trips are great for any time of year. You can choose a place that helps build background knowledge. Give kids an opportunity to explore a high-interest area … learn more

Use this unit to teach students to recognize their feelings and emotions and learn to manage their moods. About Sanford fit fit is the Children’s Health Initiative from … learn more

Our mission is to empower students, serve families, and inspire greatness. We know that applying to college can be overwhelming, which is why we strive to make this … learn more

We believe that education can enhance the power of individuals to solve problems for themselves, their families, communities, and society at large. To solve problems, people need knowledge … learn more

Find multimedia resources to help you improve teaching and learning in your classrooms — including a classroom strategy library, video modules demonstrating effective practices, professional development webcasts, and … learn more

AdLit is a national multimedia project that provides educators and families with resources to support readers and writers in middle school and high school. We are an education … learn more

Mother’s Day has endured. It serves now, as it originally did, to recognize the contributions of women. Mother’s Day, like the job of “mothering,” is varied and diverse. … learn more

Empower middle and high school students to take control of their financial futures. Educators can help students and their families explore comprehensive financial literacy resources to gain the … learn more

Today, more than 500,000 families have already tried Learn Our History and millions of video lessons have been enjoyed by smart children across the United States. What’s more, … learn more

Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry … learn more

Astronomical Society of the Pacific. Many of the ASP Programs, through the Education Staff, have produced science-rich, astronomy activities, materials, and kits used by educators, families, amateur astronomers, … learn more

Your go-to resource for professional learning, curriculum development, and program consultation focused on the success of English learners. Learn how English Learner Portal can support your educators and … learn more

Social-emotional learning resources for teachers, families, and students.  Social-emotional learning (SEL) has become an important tool for helping students with the so-called “soft skills” of life — emotional … learn more

PBS Learning Media. This collection, which includes videos, blog articles, student handouts, lesson plans, and tip sheets for families, helps students identify, analyze, and investigate the news and … learn more

The trade magazine for Homeschool Families The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, available both in print and digital formats, contains over 120 pages per issue of informative articles, teaching units and … learn more

MagicPolygon is an app allowing children and their families to create, narrate, record, share and livestream their own stories in an animated and fun way for an interactive … learn more

Learning A-Z. Customize student workloads, meet diverse learning abilities, and support students at home or in the classroom: these are just a few of the things that a blended … learn more

Learn more about the Presidents of the United States. Learn about the biographies of each President, their lives, their families, and their time in office.

The holidays are right around the corner. Before you know it, your little learners will be preoccupied with thoughts of Santa, the taste of holiday cookies and treats, and the … learn more

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Day National Committee are pleased to provide you with this Teachers Resource Guide. It is our hope that by … learn more

Join PBS KIDS and explore Spring. Learn about the parts of a plant, seeds, and about how plants grow through media clips, extension activities, articles, and crafts. Share … learn more

Join PBS KIDS and explore Winter! Learn about ice, why animals hibernate, and about animals who camouflage through media clips, extension activities, articles, and crafts. Share activities, articles, … learn more

Join PBS KIDS and explore Fall! Learn about leaves, why animals squirrel away food, all about pumpkins and apples, and animals who hibernate through media clips, extension activities, … learn more

Celebrating Constitution Day is fun and easy with our free toolkit, which contains a wide range of resources for families and students of all ages. Put together a … learn more

Smithsonian’s History Explorer. While many young children have heard references to “9/11” or “September 11,” they may not have accurate answers to all of their questions about the … learn more

Online Safety Platform for Schools and Families. The Digital Matters platform uses free interactive lessons and dynamic storytelling to help teachers engage young people in online safety lessons. … learn more

RED RIBBON WEEK ACTIVITIES FOR EDUCATORS Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23 through 31st.  Our mission is to lead and support our nation’s families … learn more

Smithsonian’s History Explorer was developed by the National Museum of American History in partnership with the Verizon Foundation to offer hundreds of free, innovative online resources for teaching … learn more

Rob and Jonas from Untamed Science here. We now run 52Things with the help of our families. We wanted to thank all of you who are here. It’s … learn more

CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health. For more than 70 years, we’ve put science into action to help children stay … learn more

All kids deserve to be healthy—in body and mind We help kids thrive by bringing families and schools together to ensure students have access to safe places to … learn more

For most adults, these events are etched in our brains. But students today are too young to remember the attacks. So you’ll have to decide how much to … learn more

Jungle Junior is an interactive typing game for kids. Through the course of about 200 friendly, colorful videos and interactive lessons, kids will learn all about the alphabet … learn more

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is committed to supporting teachers, students, and families around the world. Below, you will find resources to engage learners in grades pre-K … learn more

Thank you teachers! We invite you to take advantage of this free toolkit of resources specially selected to help preschool teachers like you feel confident and prepared as … learn more

Teachers, we are here to make your busy lives easier. Our site is filled with hundreds of resources, created with educators, for whole-child wellness. Learn more about how fit works and check … learn more

We believe that all children deserve a nurturing, engaging, and high-quality learning environment designed to support their unique needs throughout the critical, formative years. At Teaching Strategies, we … learn more

Arizona Virtual Academy is an example of the free-to-students on-line schools now available. With individualized learning approaches, their goal is to provide a quality education, and encourage interaction … learn more

You can do a lot of things with Stackable Sheep. Yes, you can stack them. You can also: Use the large and small versions to talk about families … learn more

One important aspect of family involvement that has been consistently overlooked is the need to prepare teachers for intensive work with families and communities. This study from the … learn more

Founded in 2005 by a coalition of Oregon’s largest philanthropic foundations, Chalkboard worked with partners across the state of Oregon to advocate for the revival and revision of … learn more

FEMA has an extensive information on disaster preparedness for kids, teens, families and educators. You can find information, games, coping resources, curriculum, and preparedness kit ideas.

Education is at the heart of everything we do at The Tech. We encourage curiosity for science, engineering, math, and technology in students on field trips, educators in … learn more

MARE, developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley, is not an online project. However, MARE is included here because it is designed specifically for limited-English speaking … learn more

The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is a professional membership organization with a vision of increased understanding of—and engagement with—science and technology among all people and a mission … learn more

The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is a living plant museum that informs visitors about the importance, and often irreplaceable value, of plants to the well-being of humans and to … learn more

Telling Their Stories describes the construction of an oral history. This method can be especially interesting for students learning from the elderly about their families, because some older … learn more

To learn about where the immigrants lived after they were cleared at Ellis Island, take a look at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. If nothing else, the … learn more

The Wall of Honor commemorates families who came here by ship, by plane, and by foot; honors those who endured forced migration from slavery; and remembers our own … learn more

Train Like an Astronaut Space Camp has been helping inspire the next generation of explorers for more than 32 years. This internationally known program with more than 700,000 … learn more

A kids mode with content to help children discover, create, and grow, available on select Android tablets.* Designed with kids’ curiosity in mind Whether it’s animals or art projects, … learn more

Take a look at sample assessment questions from Smarter Balanced.

America’s Story, published by the Library of Congress, posts significant historical events by person, state, and time. A good jumping-off point to in-depth exploration. America’s Story is a … learn more