Resources for Music in Our Schools Month
Now, when some public school music programs can face budget cuts, is a critical time to support music in our schools. March is Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM), and…
Groundhog Day for the Classroom
On February 2, Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow—or not. Explore light and shadow in math, science, and art lessons and have fun with the following collection of groundhog games…
10 Inauguration Day Resources
This collection of K-12 activities offers historical information, interactives, printables, and videos to highlight this national event that symbolizes the peaceful transition of power in our country. Activities & Resources
Classroom Resources for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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. Check out these lesson plans,…
Winter-Themed Classroom Resources
We’ve made it to the winter solstice—the shortest day of the year! These lessons, activities, and other resources help students develop an understanding of the mechanisms that bring about seasonal…
Constitution Day: Learning About the Blueprint for our Democracy
The Constitution has been receiving plenty of attention this election season. Back in July, after Khizr Khan, the father of fallen Muslim U.S. soldier Capt. Humayun Khan, held up a…
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…
Earth Day Curriculum Resources
Explore new and review familiar ways to live responsibly this Earth Day with these lessons, projects, activities, and games compiled by Phil Nast for NEA. Resources for: Grades K-5 Grades…