The month of February may be short, but it is home to a whole host of holidays and special dates, including Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, and Presidents Day. February is also Black History Month, or African-American History Month. During this month, take some time to remember important people and events in American History.
From Spotlight On America: African Americans Grade 5-8
Give students in-depth views of specific events and historic eras with lessons that reinforce nonfiction reading skills. <i>Spotlight On America: A Nation of Immigrants</i> features reading sections and quizzes, student activity pages, annotated bibliography, a glossary of terms, and reader's theater. <br/><ul>Topics include:<br/><br/><li>African Americans in Early America</li><li>Leaders Before the Civil [more]
5th - 8th Grades
96 pages
From Celebrating Holidays: Reading, Writing & Hands-on Activities
Introduce, teach, and celebrate the holidays with your students. This culturally diverse book is full of original fiction, poetry, and nonfiction, along with writing, speaking, listening, and craft activities. Relevant vocabulary is also included. Each of the twenty-two units covers a specific holiday. The reading passages and accompanying activities are [more]
1st - 2nd Grades
128 pages
From Holiday Graph Art
Mystery pictures with a variety of themes magically appear as students follow directions for coloring graph paper squares. Students develop graphing skills while having fun. [more]
2nd - 6th Grades
48 pages
Encourage vocabulary usage, deductive reasoning, and problem-solving skills with holiday-themed activities. [more]
3rd - 5th Grades
48 pages