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Share My Lesson’s collection of prek-12 special education resources has resources to support every child’s learning journey, wherever they may be. Educators and parents know that one size … learn more

At the end of each calendar year, the Share My Lesson team loves to take a peek behind the curtains to see which resources our members used the … learn more

Computer Science Lessons for All Ages In the dynamic world of technology, computer science education has become a cornerstone for preparing students to succeed in the digital age. … 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

Celebrating 100 days of school has turned into a big event in classrooms across the world! And… why not? Marking the 100th Day of School provides a great … learn more

Celebrate the 100th Day of School with activities all about the number 100. Use this Peg + Cat 100th Day of School educator guide to bring estimation and counting into … learn more

 Celebrate this momentous occasion with your students, schools across the country, and PBS LearningMedia. Find a variety of content themed around the number 100 to add to this … learn more

What did you learn in the first 100 days of school? What do you think the world will look like 100 years from now? Great for first graders … learn more

A hundred days of laughter and learning have come and gone, and it’s time to reflect on everything that the kids have to show for it! The 100th … learn more

Read these stories with younger students for an easy way to celebrate 100 days of school. What’s more fun than celebrating the 100th day of school? Reading about … learn more

You and your students have been working hard and growing like crazy this school year. So, your 100th day is a day that’s definitely worth celebrating—with gusto! Here … learn more

This post is Day 4 of my “Cool Tools 2023” series where we are exploring some of the year’s best tools for teaching and learning. This year we … learn more

Phrases to help kids build their internal champion. Every student needs to hear words of encouragement. Students believe what we tell them, so positive words can be a … learn more

Powerful people who shaped our world. Many of history’s famous world leaders were great men and women who inspired and helped others. But that’s not always the case. … learn more

Romeo and Juliet Resources; Prologue; Literary Analysis

Today, with technology making information more accessible than ever before, we are facing a challenge. This surge of disinformation, often fueled by malicious entities aiming to harm individuals, … learn more

The Free Reading Program is free for students in need. Our program provides learners in reading levels K-6 with a comprehensive online studying tool, designed to reinforce fundamental … learn more

Leo and Layla learn about teamwork and cooperation from a pair of high-flying siblings. They learn how the Wright brothers worked together.

Young kids make their own DIY flatboat while learning about the mighty Mississippi River and the role it played in the establishment of trade routes and communities during … learn more

If you’re looking for ways to practice mindfulness, reduce anxiety, and foster art appreciation for yourself and your students, you may want to bookmark this blog entry. Here … learn more

Here are some interesting facts and fun activities to celebrate National Handwriting Day.

This lesson focuses on the symbolic meaning of the Statue of Liberty as seen through various viewpoints and leading to dramatically different interpretations of the statue, and therefore … learn more

Teaching Holocaust history requires a high level of sensitivity and keen awareness of the complexity of the subject matter. The following guidelines reflect approaches appropriate for effective teaching … learn more

Located among our national monuments to freedom on the National Mall, the Museum provides a powerful lesson in the fragility of freedom, the myth of progress, and the … learn more

February is Black History Month.  As a former elementary school teacher, it was always very helpful to me to have a list to sift through to find just … learn more

After many, many months of online learning, teachers are finding that their students are having a hard time getting away from their keyboards and back to paper and … learn more

Here are some of the best 3rd grade art projects that utilize a variety of media, from paint and pastels to clay and collage. Some of the projects … learn more

Winter means shorter days, colder temperatures, and lots of ice and snow. That means it’s time for experiments that you can only do in winter! These experiments and … learn more

Are you watching students and colleagues make claims based on potentially unverified information they’ve encountered? How can we balance all the information we receive from various outlets with … learn more

Do you want your kids to have an awesome experience? On the Smile and Learn Youtube channel, kids, parents and teachers will find a great educational tool for … learn more

The Industrial Revolution was a time when the manufacturing of goods moved from small shops and homes to large factories. This shift brought about changes in culture as … learn more

In this lesson, students will gain a chronological understanding of the Industrial Revolution. They will develop an awareness of the causes and the most significant effects of the … learn more

Learn about the past in a way that suits you. Each lesson, you can choose how you learn: watch a documentary, engage with historical sources, research online or read high-quality … learn more

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) draws its inspiration from the broader concept of Universal Design (UD), initially pioneered in architecture. UD aims for inclusive access to architectural spaces … learn more

The Classroom is filled with lessons, puzzles, games, and more are all organized by month, making everything easy to access and use. Plus, everything is free for teachers … learn more

National Handwriting Day is celebrated on January 23rd each year. It is a day dedicated to promoting the importance of handwriting and encouraging people to embrace the art of … learn more

Every year, I have 4th-grade students compare handwriting speed to keyboarding speed. We run it like an experiment.

We test the best free AI-powered quiz-generation tools for teachers.

During WWII, the Nazi regime, headed by Adolf Hitler, set out to exterminate every living Jew. They murdered 6 million. Why did they do it? How did they … learn more

Resource Library. Looking for classroom resources? NLP’s resource library includes lesson plans, classroom activities, posters and infographics, quizzes, training materials and videos for educators teaching news literacy.

The cool thing about high school science fair projects is that kids are old enough to tackle some pretty amazing concepts. Some science experiments for high school are … learn more

Use this graphic organizer to create all the elements of a story or write about a book. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs … learn more

Help your students understand why Black History Month is celebrated with these student choice activities for middle school students. They are perfect for researching famous Black Americans while reinforcing why … learn more

Inspired by the best historic sites across the USA, America’s Best History is one place where the history student or tourist can start, with a timeline history of … learn more

This collection features map activities designed to strengthen spatial thinking skills for students. Spatial thinking allows students to comprehend and analyze phenomena related to the places and spaces … learn more

Watch exclusive video interviews with top children’s book authors and illustrators. Discover how family history weaves itself into Jacqueline Woodson’s powerful stories, why Erin Entrada Kelly says there … learn more

Challenging circumstances aside, many educators continue to develop engaging lessons today. But how those lessons get delivered, facilitated, and assessed has changed for some. The 5E Model remains a … learn more

Expeditions in Education provides STEM learning opportunities based on the U.S. National Park System. Expeditions in Education channels those vast resources into real-world STEM learning.  At each stop, … learn more

With tools ranging from interactive exercises and quizzes to games and comprehensive lesson plans, you’ll find a variety of aids to help tailor and optimize the learning experiences … learn more

Learning new vocabulary is now easier than any time before and this is all thanks to the Internet. With a single click, users can access a wide variety … learn more

From a soccer ball that generates energy to banana peel bio-plastic. How did they come up with that? How was that made? What will they think of next? They’re questions … learn more

From the printing press to the internet! Ask kids to name famous inventors, and you might get Thomas Edison or Henry Ford as a response. And while they … learn more

The real facts behind chocolate and roses. Did you know that the first Valentine was sent in the 15th century? Or that chocolates used to be prescribed by … learn more

Risk tolerance plays an important part in your overall plan for investing your money. But how many high schoolers know what risk tolerance is, much less their own … learn more

Emojis can be a fun and creative tool for educational activities. They are easy to use, can represent many ideas, work well with any age range, and are just … learn more

This collection of literature is a part of the Educational Technology Clearinghouse and is funded by various grants.  Scroll down to view the monthly literature section. Copyright © … learn more

Use these free lesson plans to help students apply media literacy skills in a real-world context. Politics and elections come with a confusing media landscape. But elections, and the … learn more

Why do people alter digital photos and videos?  The web is full of photos, and even videos, that are digitally altered. And it’s often hard to tell the … learn more

Every day, teens engage with countless images and videos that have been edited or digitally altered. From simple Snapchat filters to short, lighthearted, or ironic TikTok videos, it’s clear that young people … learn more

Teachers got a crash course in creating video content when schools shifted online. They relied on videos out of necessity to explain concepts and model strategies while students … learn more

An essential tool for language arts classes! This graphic organizer will help students identify the main idea of a story and the details that support it. This printable … learn more

Martin Luther King Jr Activities and Lessons for a New Generation “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that … learn more

Free Lessons, Activities & More Our lessons come with a collection of supplementary materials and useful links on the subject, as well as downloadable handouts, assessments, keys and … learn more

The Kids Guide to America’s National Parks takes your kids on a fun-filled, page-turning adventure to discover our nation’s most scenic and treasured national parks. This fun guide … learn more

Back by popular demand, it’s a whole new batch of shortcuts you may not know. These guys can help save you time and improve your daily life. If … learn more

When it’s time to come back from winter break or Christmas break – it’s time to hit the ground running in kindergarten. There is explosive growth that happens … learn more

Welcome to FREE activities to integrate technology into the middle school classroom curriculum (grades 5-9). Build knowledge and learn new tech skills for the 21st century. Be safe … learn more

The toolkit provides resources for educator use in developing both an understanding of digital citizenship and ideas for implementing into classroom curriculum. It is built to help educators … learn more

Are you looking for games to play with a classroom community? Games in the classroom are a piece of a giant teaching puzzle in which I am finding a way … learn more

Being smart and skilled in a specific industry isn’t enough to make someone succeed in life. Aside from having remarkable abilities, there are general job skills that might … learn more

With the rise of remote working and learning, the ability to collaborate effectively from different locations has never been more important. Collaborative whiteboards have stepped into this space, … learn more

View the C-SPAN Classroom content for each of the First Ladies and White House Hostesses that served during the tenures of the 46 U.S. Presidents. Resources include biographies from … learn more

An essential graphic organizer for all ELA classes! Students are asked to identify cause and effect of a story with this graphic organizer. This printable is customizable. Tailor … learn more

This scavenger hunt activity for elementary and middle school students is perfect for helping your students learn interesting facts about the life of Martin Luther King Jr.. This activity … learn more

How can we make the most of the end of class? How can we tie a bow on a day of class to wrap everything up? An exit … learn more

This Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Midwest video explains how career and technical education (CTE) classes can allow high school students to prepare for specialized jobs as well as … learn more

There are eight career readiness competencies, as outlined by NACE, each of which can be demonstrated in a variety of ways. Career and Self-Development Communication Critical Thinking Equity and … learn more

Keys To Your Future is a digital course created in partnership with UBS to help teachers deliver critical career and college readiness skills to high school students. Lessons … learn more

Explore with students the methods Dr. King and other leaders used to advance civil rights. Students will learn about opposition to the movement, and identify how it took … learn more

Space-based science is supporting our nation’s goals in education. Space Station Explorers is a community of educators, learners, and organizations that make STEM learning fun and exciting through … learn more

Each year, the United States sets aside the third Monday in January to remember the life and work of legendary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. … learn more

These Martin Luther King Day student choice activities for middle school students are perfect for celebrating and learning about Dr. King’s life, message, and vision in your classroom! They are … learn more

Share the story of Amelia Earhart’s achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of learning more about this pioneering aviator.

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific. This worksheet includes several FutureFit Extension Activities that highlight 21st Century … learn more

Elements of a Story is an interactive Web site where students can learn about different literary “ingredients” that make up a story. After watching and listening to an interactive … learn more

It was midnight on April 15th.  Captain Smith told the ship’s wireless operators to send a distress call. Commemorate the Titanic disaster with this infographic explaining the physics behind … learn more

Earth Day is April 22nd!  In celebration, here are some things kids can do to make our planet a better place to live. Don’t forget- infographics can also be pinned … learn more

The United States government has three branches – the executive branch, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch. The legislative branch, which is called Congress, has two parts … learn more

Once upon a time, there was a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. He taught us that things won’t always be awesome, but your response can be. Kid … learn more

A Lesson Plan for Grades 7–12.  In this lesson, students have the opportunity to discuss how words have the power to bring about political, social, or economic change … learn more

MLK Speeches, Pictures, Quotes, Biography, Videos & More for Teachers, Students and Fans. Lesson Plans.

The mission is to teach students across America about the nonpartisan relevancy of the U.S. Constitution and the principles of self-governance inherent in our founding documents. Also, check … learn more

Wish you could create breathtaking charts, diagrams, and graphs? Blend beautiful landscapes into the background of your graph? Show children learning on a graph featuring student growth? Step … learn more

Students review a story by filling in the title and a problem in this graphic organizer. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by … learn more

None of us like to be told what to do all of the time. Students like to have the freedom to make their own choices once in a … learn more

Looking for some ways to supplement your reading interventions? Here are a few AI-recommended solutions with reflections about each one. Let’s explore 21 supplemental online reading programs and … learn more

Education conferences give teachers, administrators, and other education professionals a chance to explore new ideas and strategies, network with their peers, and recharge their excitement for teaching. Plus, … learn more