Keeping Cool Back at School
School is starting in most Connecticut districts this week, and temperatures are forecast to be in the upper eighties for parts of the state today and tomorrow. For schools without…
Back to School Resources for Teachers
Teachers and students are heading back to school! NEA editors have compiled a list of some of the best articles and resources to help you—whether new or veteran—be ready for…
Watching the Summer Night Sky
Brush up on your stargazing skills, and get ready to enjoy humankind’s first TV, the night sky. These lessons, activities, and resources compiled by Phil Nast for NEA will help…
Lessons & Activities for Learning About Independence Day
Learn about the people and ideas that influenced the writing and adoption of the Declaration of Independence and how the 4th of July has been celebrated over the years with…
Resources for Graduating Seniors
Know any high school seniors graduating this month? New graduates face many transitions as they start college or a job—and sometimes life away from family and friends. The summer after…
5 Ways to Make the End of the Year Memorable
Students may put on a show about how they can’t wait for summer to arrive, but many of them will miss their teachers, their friends and the routine of the…
Summer Reading: Resources, Recommendations, and Tips for Students and Parents
When it comes to summer, reading may not be the first thing—or even in the top 10 things—children have in mind. But reading can be the ideal summer activity. It’s…
7 Resources for Teaching Flag Day
Explore the history of the stars and stripes through these K-12 resources compiled by Phil Nast for NEA. HISTORY OF THE STARS & STRIPES Flag Day Celebrated A brief description…
Memorial Day Lesson Ideas
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, a day to honor American Civil War dead. Following World War I, Memorial Day became a day to honor soldiers killed in all…
10 Free Things for Mother’s Day
1. Acrostic Mother’s Day Poems Students in grades 1-2 write acrostic poems for Mother’s Day. 2. Pop Up Mother’s Day Card Step-by-step instructions for making a pop up flower card. K-5…