Sunday, May 31, 2026

FREE Juneteenth Story Activities for Active Learning & Engagement

Juneteenth is a great opportunity to learn about culture and freedom in our country. 


Begin with "Why All Americans Should Know About Juneteenth":


             Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FX-Iisvrj8


Or, try:

             Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gi7qY7sMuc 


Use the free handouts to begin discussions on Juneteenth:








Click for full packet from Amped Up Learning and TpT

Enjoy learning about an important part of our country's history with Juneteenth!
Beth, Educator Helper

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Make Some Memorial Day Memories with FREEBIES

 Introduce and engage students by learning some basic facts about Memorial Day:


Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8_G8YyzHHc



Explore the history through the Memorial Day website at 
http://www.usmemorialday.org: 




Then, take some time to watch the Memorial Day Concert.


                Link: https://www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-                      concert/memorial-day/history/


Join the Memorial Day celebration with the below coloring handouts:







Thank you to all veterans and to those now serving to keep us free and safe...

Happy Memorial Day!
Beth, Educator Helper

Sunday, May 10, 2026

FREE Teacher Appreciation Cards

The end of the school year is near!

Take time for students and teachers to reflect on the school year.

Kindness is free--one of the ways to say "Thank you!" is with Teen Cards (available in English & Spanish versions) and Teacher Appreciation Cards:



Get the entire set at Amped Up Learning or at TpT 
                                         










Get the entire set at Amped Up Learning
or at TpT








Try Teacher Appreciation Cards:


Get the entire unit at TpT or at AUL







Saying "Thank you!" takes little time and effort, and there's never a better time to do so than now!

"Thank you" from Beth, Educator Helper

Sunday, May 3, 2026

FREE End of School Critical Thinking Activity for Emerging Learners

  It's the end of the school year! 

Have some fun with an easy way to reinforce basic skills, such as colors, numbers, cutting, pasting, etc..., before the end of the year. 

FREE Color by Number Town Activity:



Get full packet here









Critical thinking and problem solving skills are incorporated as students plan, set up, and travel about their towns. 

Be sure to showcase students' projects with an end of school year celebration!

Enjoy planning and building with the Color by Number Town Activity!

Have a great end of school year!
Beth, Educator Helper

Sunday, April 26, 2026

FREE College Planning and Choosing a Major Handouts

End of high school means planning for college for many upcoming graduates. 

For junior high/middle school, it means the pressure is on to begin to think about your future.  

Use the following FREE AUL or TpT handouts to assist with career and college planning:








Still looking for the perfect college?

Use the FREE AUL or TpT presentation with active learning handouts to get started on your college decision:





Good luck with college planning!
Beth, Educator Helper