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Welcome to English Teaching Worksheets! This website provides a variety of free, printable worksheets for teaching English. These worksheets can be used by teachers, tutors, or students. They are suitable … learn more

There are so many outdoor activities for kids that are especially enjoyable in Autumn, beyond jumping in leaf piles and visiting an orchard. Autumn is a great time … learn more

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future … learn more

Stay on the Path: Teaching Kids to be Safe and Ethical Online is a series of resources that aims to promote and encourage ethical online behaviours and digital … learn more

NewseumED.org offers free resources to cultivate the First Amendment and media literacy skills essential to civic life. Learn how to authenticate, analyze and evaluate information from a variety … learn more

Lesson plans and resources aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and ISTE standards, and geared toward early childhood through upper elementary. Gain the confidence to create digital … learn more

Need Event or Classroom Lesson Ideas? Elementary Resources This list of resources design specifically for K-5 educators, librarians, and community practitioners provides a sampling of past events that … learn more

Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute. Conservation Classroom is a collection of monthly lessons for K-5 students. Each lesson has four elements: wonder, engage, act and connect. … learn more

From Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Conservation Biology Institute, Conservation Classroom is a collection of lessons for K–5 students that include live virtual programs each month, from September through May. Each lesson has four elements: Wonder (preprogram videos that introduce the monthly … learn more

Hooray, it’s spooky season! And to celebrate, we created these free Halloween coloring pages, featuring adorable school-themed illustrations by Allie Ogg. Grab all five pages by filling out the … learn more

Ever have an argument with someone, and no matter how many facts you provide, you just can’t get that person to see it your way? One big reason … learn more

The content you see on a given social media app isn’t random – it’s curated content specifically made for you. And it is curated by recommendation algorithms. These … learn more

What was D-Day? Commemorated each year on June 6, D-Day was a historic invasion that was considered the turning point to end World War II. Find out what … learn more

Free Lesson Plans for Teachers WHDE offers a set of free resources for teachers to help students better understand Korea. The lesson plans cover a variety of topics … learn more

Veterans Day honors those who have served in the armed forces and soldiers who lost their lives in the country’s wars. In the U.S., the national holiday is commemorated … learn more

As someone who’s spent years both in the classroom and researching education, I’ve found that one of the most effective ways to cultivate a love for math in … learn more

The days are growing shorter, the air feels a little crisper and the trees have started their glorious fall fashion show. What better way to celebrate the season with your … learn more

A collection of lesson plans and links for Earth science classroom activities. Our aims are to improve knowledge and understanding of the Earth, to promote Earth science education … learn more

This website has been produced by the Geological Society of London in partnership with University Geoscience UK, and the content therefore focuses on the UK education system, university system … learn more

Our aims are to improve knowledge and understanding of the Earth, to promote Earth science education and awareness, and to promote professional excellence and ethical standards in the … learn more

NASA’s Climate Kids website tells the story of our changing planet through the eyes of the NASA missions studying Earth. Targeting kids ages 8 and up, the site … learn more

NOAA SciJinks inspires and engages students to learn about weather, satellite meteorology and Earth science. Our fun articles, games and videos are targeted toward middle- and high-school aged … learn more

A Collection of Classroom Activities and Lesson Plans. Here is a list of teacher resources that can easily be modified and incorporated into the Earth science classroom.

Geology.com is one of the internet’s leading websites for Earth science articles, news, and geographic information. Every day thousands of people visit Geology.com to read articles about rocks, minerals, gems, oil and … learn more

Welcome to a straightforward strategies-and-resource hub for educators looking to come to grips with teaching with AI (artificial intelligence) in K-12 classrooms and in higher education! This collection … learn more

There’s so much great learning to be done around the topic of farms. Teaching agriculture in the classroom can cover everything from animals and nutrition to sustainability and … learn more

Journeys in Film lessons are designed to be simple enough for the teacher to manage. Many of the techniques for active learning used in the lessons can be … learn more

AI for teachers is revolutionizing the education sector, offering tools that automate and enhance various aspects of teaching. From creating engaging presentations to generating lesson plans, AI is … learn more

Spark students’ interest in politics and build reading skills with this packet of reading comprehension activities for learning about elections and the U.S. voting system. Perfect for Election … learn more

Pumpkins with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candies are a sure sign of the Halloween season. The practice of decorating jack-o’-lantern originated in Ireland, where large turnips and … learn more

In today’s dynamic educational landscape, catering to diverse learners’ unique needs is paramount. Differentiated instruction, an approach that tailors teaching methods to individual student needs, is at the … learn more

TCEA TechNotes. These quick and breezy Google Docs features are destined to provoke delightful “wow” reactions from both you and your fellow document adventurers! Your documents will captivate … 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

DiscoverE is here to help you explore the exciting world of engineering careers and discover the endless possibilities they offer. Did you know that engineers, technologists, and technicians … learn more

Founded in 2012, Jump! is dedicated to improving early literacy and instilling a lifelong love of learning in young readers. Our PreK-5 curriculum-aligned children’s books combine vibrant colors, … learn more

Write Reader can supplement any curriculum across all content areas with minimal planning and quick steps while motivating learners to become confident, independent writers and readers. Lesson Plans … learn more

Share My Lesson is your go-to resource for indigenous peoples and Native American lesson plans with this free PreK-12 collection of resources. November is National Native American Heritage Month, and … learn more

At Math Play you can find a wide variety of fun games that you can play online. Most games are suitable for elementary and middle grades. They are … learn more

Math Magician games are online math games designed to help students practice basic arithmetic skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The interface is usually pretty straightforward: you … learn more

The Ultimate Ms. M Library! A compilation of ALL my libraries organized with a Table of Contents. 186 slides of more than 4,100 books and nearly 300 drawing … learn more

Communicating with parents can be a little like showing up to a dance and finding out that there are multiple variations of the Texas Two Step. And who … learn more

TCEA TechNotes. Parent communication is a critical aspect of a teacher’s role. It fosters collaboration, builds relationships, and ensures shared goals for student growth. Here are some specific … learn more

Ecosystem for kids is free website packed with loads of interactive materials for kids and educators. We have carefully aligned our materials to the science curriculum with activities developed for … learn more

In 1803, Thomas Jefferson arranged for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte from France. This purchase was significant in terms of its size as well … learn more

Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth President of the United States, was born near Hodgenville, Kentucky on February 12, 1809. His family moved to Indiana when he was seven and he … learn more

Created by classroom teachers, leading historians, and the American Battlefield Trust Education Department, The Civil War Curriculum is an easy-to-use, interdisciplinary, resource-rich guide for teaching the American Civil … learn more

From the first settlers in Jamestown to the first shots at Lexington, American colonists set up their own governments. How did colonial government take shape and what exactly … learn more

Tribal Land Rights Lesson Plan. The relationship between Native nations and the U.S. federal government is important to understand. This mini-lesson provides an overview of tribal sovereignty from … learn more

Everyone seems to know the story of the first American Thanksgiving in 1621, but do you know how Canadian Thanksgiving came about? In fact, the first Canadian Thanksgiving … learn more

Lesson objectives: Skills objective• Understand how the historical thinking practice of sourcing is critical for interpreting historical documents. Description:In this introductory lesson on historical sourcing, students begin by … learn more

At Twinkl, we’ve been providing educators across the world with high quality, trusted teaching and learning resources for over a decade now. They’re all written and checked by … learn more

Fourth grade is a time for students to continue to hone their writing chops as they put to use the skills they’ve learned and gain confidence in their … learn more

Welcome to the CIRCLE OF STORIES lesson plans. These lessons will allow students to examine the complex and rich oral tradition of Native American storytelling, create their own … learn more

Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates the history and contributions of Native Americans and has been federally recognized since 2021. For the third year in a row, the United States … learn more

This comprehensive guide to your study of Black History is an incredible addition to any social studies class during Black History Month, or at any time throughout the … learn more

Hispanic heritage month is an observance starting from the 15th of September to the 15th of October each year. It’s a celebration in honor of Hispanic culture and … learn more

Explore the wonders of the solar system and universe with these self-paced astronomy lessons. Our lessons for middle/high school students are meant for self-directed online learning. Many of … learn more

Don’t let nebulous ideas slow you down as you count down to this October’s World Space Week. Rather, shoot for the moon with these astronomical activities for celebrating … learn more

Canva for Education is a game-changer, from nailing whole-group lessons to wowing students with new collaborative group activities, all in just a few clicks. And the cherry on … learn more

When it comes to student assessment and evaluation, there are a lot of methods to consider. In some cases, testing is the best way to assess a student’s … learn more

This resource has been recently redesigned! It now includes a differentiated learning approach and has been adjusted for use in lower grades which will also be valuable for … learn more

What is a digital breakout? A digital breakout does not require a physical box and locks. Instead, this type of breakout needs a web page on a Google … learn more

The Break the Fake  will teach audiences four quick, easy steps they can take to spot misinformation and find out if something online is true or not. Critical thinking … learn more

Two eclipses will take place during the 2023-2024 school year and will be visible in North America. An annular solar eclipse and a total solar eclipse. The total solar eclipse is … learn more

Children’s literature, movies, and other media often perpetuate generalized stereotypes, whether positive or negative, in their representations of Native American peoples. Teaching children about the First Americans in … learn more

Students will watch three episodes of the UNLADYLIKE2020 series of 26 short films and explore the similarities in issues affecting these women while also identifying the qualities that made them … learn more

One of the most beloved American holidays, Thanksgiving is celebrated by people of all religions and backgrounds. While some of the following Thanksgiving lessons, activities, and games include … learn more

Explore the top free lessons and activities for teaching about Indigenous history and culture. First celebrated in the U.S. in 1992 in Berkeley, California, Indigenous Peoples Day is … learn more

ClassTools is an educator resource centre for creating games, quizzes and more to help with learning. ClassTools is an easy-to-use website filled with resources for use by educators … learn more

Reading in the classroom can be so much fun. We all work hard to plan robust literacy instruction, but who said we couldn’t have a little fun with … learn more

Explore careers and technology of the future with these four interactive tours. There’s no bus ride required to take your students on awesome field trips—host tours virtually! These … learn more

Congratulations! You’ve just graduated from college and gotten your first job. Time to make some decisions (housing, transportation, cell phone, and more). That’s the situation your middle school … learn more

How to teach students to look out for these common situations. The world is a different place for students these days, especially when it comes to ways we … learn more

A lost cell phone, a car accident, a medical emergency. Unexpected events like these can wreak havoc on a budget if you’re not prepared. Set your high school … learn more

Free Music Theory & Knowledge for Teachers and Students. This is a FREE website for music teachers and students to learn music theory and knowledge to help you … learn more

Bullying hurts. But it hurts less when we talk about it. Welcome to your safe space to talk about bullying. Bullying and mental health challenges are tough things … learn more

Explore our FREE, wickedly engaging lessons! With Actively Learn™, your students will enjoy the timely, relevant content, and you’ll enjoy how  quickly and easily you can access exciting, standard … learn more

Bring the World to Your Classroom. PBS have curated FREE, curriculum-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for teachers like you.

Teaching Channel is a one-stop shop for teacher learning and development, from Learners Edge graduate-level courses and professional development programs, to our innovative video platform for self-reflection, coaching and calibration. … learn more

We are both college graduates with multiple degrees in history, geography, language arts, and education. Before Mr. Donn was a teacher, he was in the Navy in military … learn more

What’s round and orange and helps you teach math? Pumpkins! Fall is in the air, and you know what that means: a trip to the pumpkin patch! Take … learn more

The NFPA Public Education Division develops easy-to-use educational programs, tools, and resources to meet the needs of all ages and audiences in a variety of languages. This includes lesson plans, … learn more

We wanted to help elementary and middle school music teachers change the world for themselves and their students.  Over the years, teachers have used our music to reach … learn more

Explore Activities, Lessons, and Materials When children practice social-emotional skills throughout their day, they learn to understand emotions and cope with everyday challenges. Use and share these research-based … learn more

Young Minds Inspired educational outreach programs tap into popular culture to create a dynamic learning experience. Browse by subject through our library of free study guides and online … learn more

Free Civics Lesson Plans for Elementary Students It is never too early to teach our youngest citizens how to be civically engaged. This carefully curated collection of civic … learn more

October 27th Celebrates The Importance Of Civic Education All Across America. National Civics Day on October 27th honors the same day in 1787 when the first Federalist Papers … learn more

My name is Greg Smedley-Warren also known as “Mr. Greg.”  I am a kindergarten teacher and the creator of The Kindergarten Smorgasboard.   I have been teaching for 18 … learn more

Even the “big kids” like a good ol’ read-aloud every once in a while, so you might be surprised to see how engaged (and interested!) your high schoolers … learn more

Whether they’re craving a good scare to be immersed in spooky season or they’re seeking spine-tingling reads year-round, teens are sure to find thrills and chills aplenty with … learn more

Looking for fall-themed activities to use in your classroom? Here are three different ready-to-use options you can use as brain breaks, bellringers, or warm-ups with your students during … learn more

Choice boards can be wonderful tools to incorporate and encourage student voice and choice into regular class activities.  The concept is simple. With a board, students can choose from … learn more

(H)our History Lessons are one-hour resources featuring a reading, discussion questions, and 1-3 activities. Some are based on longer, traditional Teaching with Historic Places lesson plans while others … learn more

Hispanics and Latinos have strongly influenced US culture since before the nation’s founding. National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans. These … learn more

Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day. Teach your students about the cultures, traditions, history, and contributions of Indigenous communities with this collection of activities and printables for Indigenous Peoples’ Day … learn more

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with these activities exploring Hispanic and Latino culture through art, music, and language — perfect for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade. Help younger … learn more

National Geographic Society We support a diverse, international community of changemakers — National Geographic Explorers — who use the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate … learn more

Wikipedia has articles about every topic—from “Taylor Swift” to “toast sandwich”—and chances are that one of the open-source online encyclopedia’s 6.6 million articles will appear at the top … learn more

October is National Bullying Prevention Month! Chatting with friends online can be loads of fun. But sometimes, being able to hide behind a screen can embolden people to … learn more