Schools and Technology: Questions to Ask
Students need to be adept with technology in order to succeed in the 21st century, but how do schools judge which technology initiatives are appropriate for students and worth the investment?…
Celebrate National Poetry Month
April is almost here, and to help in your celebration of National Poetry Month NEA has assembled the following lessons, activities, and video and audio readings. Resources for: Grades K-5…
Lessons and Resources for Teaching About Spring
It’s officially here, and hopefully soon the weather will make it easier to believe it really is spring. NEA offers a variety of lessons, activities, and curriculum resources to help…
Helping Children Learn to Love Reading
Why do we want children to love reading? Daniel Willingham says that a love of reading isn’t essential for many traditional measures of success. Instead, the University of Virginia psychology…
Lessons and Activities for Women’s History Month
Examine the changing cultural perceptions of women in society and honor their contributions to all aspects of life with these lessons and activities. NEA offers the following teaching resources, compiled…
Lessons and Resources for Black History Month
How will you celebrate Black History Month at your school? Here are some lesson plans and resources compiled by Phil Nast for NEA to help you integrate Black History Month…
11 Free Classroom Resources for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is more than a good excuse for eating chocolate. Here are 11 lesson ideas and fun projects to use with students, or your own children or grandchildren, compiled…
Resources for Teaching about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Help students put in perspective Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, his impact on the Civil Rights Movement, and his significance to American culture and history. NEA offers lesson plans and…
Winter Lesson Plans and Resources
The official start to the season may still be over a week away, but it already feels wintry here in Connecticut. See below for some winter-themed lessons, activities, and resources.…
Keeping Your Classroom Germ Free
It’s that time of year: Students are sniffling and sneezing — hopefully into their elbows — everywhere you turn. How do you keep from getting sick and reduce the number of…