September 7 is National Grandparents Day!
Take time to celebrate those who serve in the role of grandparents in your and your students' lives with these free activities:
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How much do you know about Labor Day? Here's 10 Facts About Labor Day to share with others for a fun filled, relaxing Labor Day:
Do you know the history of Labor Day? The U.S. Department of Labor has a great overview that explains the history with historic pictures for students to learn more about the holiday.
Did you know Labor Day signals the end of hot dog season? The National Constitution Center lists 10 Fascinating Facts about Labor Day that are engaging and informative discussion starters (Link: https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/10-fascinating-facts-about-the-labor-day-holiday).
Finish up your Labor Day historical lesson with some freebies:
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Back to school means planning for the future for many middle and high school students.
Use the following FREE AUL or TpT handouts to assist with career and college planning:
Did you know that Galveston was once a major hub for immigrants from all over the world?
You can search the Galveston Online Database for the passenger manifesto to see if your relatives arrived and were processed through the Port of Galveston
Also, take time to explore the vast resources devoted to Galveston's immigration and port:
To help students continue their historical journey, add Galveston: Gateway to America, an engaging, interactive comic book with writing and coloring pages:
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Beth, Educator Helper