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 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
From Activities for Unusual Holidays: Celebrating 38 Special Days in 38 Different Ways (Gr. 2–3)
The activities in this book are low prep and rarely require more than everyday school supplies. Each day has an information page and an activity page for students to complete. Background information for each holiday is included so that teachers won't have to do any additional research. The activities develop [more]
2nd - 3rd Grades
80 pages
From Kids Taking Action: Reading Comprehension Grades 3-4
Students will improve their reading, writing, and comprehension skills while reading short, high-interest passages and responding to critical-thinking questions. This book includes eleven 6-page units about “everyday” young people having a positive influence in their families and communities. [more]
80 pages
