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Black history is American history and needs to be embedded into your classroom experiences year-round. At the same time, Black History Month provides the necessary opportunity to dig deeper with students. Check these activities out !!

Goal: Over 100,000 people and 500 schools to wear purple on February 10th, 2023. Learn about it here.

Together, we can show the world the amazing impact simple acts of kindness can have on the recipient, the giver and anyone who witnesses it.

Here are some Black History Month facts to share with kids all year round!

It’s been more than 150 years since Lincoln held office, but his legacy continues to be felt today. Here are some facts about Abraham Lincoln for kids to share in the classroom.

Originally established as a national holiday in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, Presidents’ Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, both past and present.

Regardless of whether you have a tiny tot or a teenager, everyone can use a reminder about how to make and keep friends. We especially love that many of these videos put an emphasis on celebrating kindness and valuing our differences.

This is the perfect time to gather up some corny Valentine’s Day jokes! Here is a list that you can share with students in the classroom. Please read these ahead of time to make sure they are appropriate for your kids.

These Black History Month quote posters make powerful conversation starters for February and beyond. Download them, print them, and display them on the walls of your classroom or school.

February brings many themed holidays, perfect for sprucing up those bulletin boards! There are so many fun celebrations to showcase in your classroom this February. If you need inspiration, check out our list of February bulletin board ideas!

Quotes That Celebrate Black History and Black Excellence
Celebrate, honor, and reflect with these sayings from Black icons and leaders.

Calming Mind-Body Exercises to Try With Your Students - Benefits include better self-control, anxiety management, concentration, and mental focus.

Note: Due to the nature of this topic, some of the upper-grade poems include references to slavery, violence, and death. Please review the poems before using them with your students to make sure they’re appropriate.

Sign in through our Lawrence Bookmarks - using your lawrence.org account. Real-time insights into student understanding through interactive lessons, interactive videos, gamification, and activities — all in a single platform.

Take a peek at what is going on at the Library! Find a book for curbside pick up! Take a trip to a museum with free passes! Database access also available.Use your library card to borrow books using Sora or get free homework help from Tutor.com

Get a library card, attend virtual programs and and so much MORE @ nypl. Check it out !!

When it comes to reducing stress and anxiety, everyone from the very old to the very young can benefit from another tool in their belt. Experts recommend meditation, yoga, deep breathing, and calming music as good ways to illicit a calming response.

Learning to live with your emotions takes a lot of practice.Controlling emotion can be automatic, or it can require conscious effort. As we become more skilled at emotional regulation, our automatic responses are more likely to kick in.

History.com brings you this day in history everyday. Check it out !!

Learn a new word everyday. Impress your friends, family & teachers. Improve your vocabulary and SAT/ACT scores.

Reviews for what your kids are into (before they get into it). Trusted ratings created with families in mind.

Winter excitement and chaos is what our students are about! Calm the excitement with some belly laughs and some of our favorite winter jokes for kids.

Easy, Medium & Hard - Challenge yourself

These activity pages are amusing and entertaining, they help hone skills like paying attention to details, using visual memory, and practicing hand-eye coordination as they color in the shapes they find hidden in the fun artwork

Some of the best advice given through the ages is actually the simplest that kids can grasp and hopefully become just a bit wiser by knowing.

Create something beautiful with some of these free coloring pages for kids and adults. On this page you'll find a massive collection of seasonal coloring pages for occasions throughout the year.

I love this site you nhave to check it out. Storyline Online receives over 140 million views annually from children all over the world.