Juneteenth is a great opportunity to learn about culture and freedom in our country.
Begin with "Why All Americans Should Know About Juneteenth":
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Use the free handouts to begin discussions on Juneteenth:
Celebrate women for National Women's History Month!
What does Black History month mean? What historical figures have impacted our society and world?
Learn about icons who have made a difference:
As a teacher, what can you do to make a difference in students' lives on Valentine's Day? Be aware of students' emotions and feelings on February 14. For elementary classes, bring extra cards and goodies to hand out to those doing good deeds for the day.
Secondary students are just as sensitive, so bring extra goodies for them, too. Individually wrapped candies or flowers, such as a single carnation tied with ribbon, can be placed anonymously in lockers or delivered by school aides so older students are unaware of the donor, which could cause embarrassment.
"Celebrate the upcoming holiday with "Just more than the facts..." when it comes to learning about Martin Luther King, Jr.
Start with FREE MLK Word Puzzles:
Make classroom learning interactive with unique and fun basic facts about the life of the great Civil Rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.:
