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Cinco de Mayo: Everything You Need

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8

Holidays and Seasonal Themes; Cinco de Mayo

Information and activities that will help your class celebrate Mexican history and culture

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Wrapping Up the School Year: Everything You Need

Grades: 3–5, 6–8

Last Day of School

Summer book lists, end-of-the-year celebrations, and other ideas for getting your students ready for summer

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Parent-Teacher Communications: Everything You Need

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

Parent and Teacher Communication; Teacher Tips and Strategies

A collection of effective resources, ideas, and practices for keeping parents informed and involved all year long

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World War II: Everything You Need

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

Holocaust; World War II; World War II Aftermath to Today

Eyewitness interviews, lesson plans, and other resources help students discover the history and lasting impact of World War II

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Rainforests: Everything You Need

Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

Forests and Rainforests; Environmental Conservation and Preservation; Jungle and Rainforest Animals

Resources to help students explore the types of rainforests, ecology, ethical issues surrounding rainforests, and more

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Teaching Ideas for May

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  • Community: Everything You Need
  • Help students discover, evaluate, build, and change their communities by using these lessons and resources.

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  • Insects and Bugs: Everything You Need
  • Lesson plans, activities, and other resources to teach students about bugs and insects of all shapes and sizes.

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  • Physical Activities: Everything You Need
  • Ways to get your students moving both inside and outside of the classroom!

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  • Independent Reading: Everything You Need
  • Tips and ideas for how you can use independent-reading time to help your students build literate lives.

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  • Plants: Everything You Need
  • These resources will help students study the structure, varieties, and uses of seeds, plants, flowers, and trees.

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  • Harry Potter: Everything You Need
  • These Hogwarts-inspired resources help students become wizards in all subjects.

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  • Spelling: Everything You Need
  • These methods, topics, and interactive activities in this Everything You Need page will help students develop spelling skills — and discover the limits of spell-check.

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  • Graphic Organizers: Everything You Need
  • These organizers and lessons can be used across multiple subjects and grade levels.

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  • Spring: Everything You Need
  • Thematic units and resources that help you teach and celebrate the spring season.

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