November Activities, Picture Books in Middle School, Thanksgiving Activities

7 Ways to Foster Gratitude in the Classroom 

Fostering a sense of gratitude in children promotes happiness and contentment. It also contributes to a positive classroom environment. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to teach students the art of thankfulness, but cultivating gratitude is something we can do all year long to develop social-emotional skills in our students. Here are seven age-appropriate gratitude activities… Continue reading 7 Ways to Foster Gratitude in the Classroom 

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5 Creative Ideas for Teaching Procedural Writing This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, gatherings, and of course, gobbling good grub. November, itself, is a wonderful time to combine the spirit of this memorable holiday with the development of crucial writing skills. This month is an opportune time to explore procedural writing. With Thanksgiving as a backdrop, there are so many delicious moments… Continue reading 5 Creative Ideas for Teaching Procedural Writing This Thanksgiving

November Activities

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month. This month was first commemorated in 1990 to recognize the achievements, culture, and traditions of Native Americans.  The stories and contributions of Native Americans are essential to learn in order for their rich history to continue to be passed through the generations. Native American Heritage Month, which also encapsulates… Continue reading Celebrating Native American Heritage Month