Reading Through History
The History of Mother's Day
This is a remake of our original Mother's Day video which had no background music and very poor audio. We also swapped out most of the pictures. Make sure to add this to your holiday playlists! *** For a wonderful Common Core aligned...
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049 Valentine's Day - One Minute History
Valentine’s Day namesake, Saint Valentine of Rome, is believed to have been martyred. Some believe St. Valentine was beheaded for helping Christian couples wed. Although Pope Gelasius I questions his true identity, St. Valentine’s Day...
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20 ASL Signs for Dads
As Father's Day approaches, I'm thrilled to teach you Kate and Lane 20 signs all about fathers. Join us as we dive into the world of American Sign Language (ASL) and learn how to express love and appreciation for our dads! Join me as I...
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How to Paint With Vegetables
New ReviewBefore you throw away old vegetables, stop and check your calendars! Are there any important events coming up? Valentine's day, mothers day, maybe a family member's birthday? Vegetables don’t just have to be for eating. Here are some...
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Kid President’s History of Awesome Girls Rap
There wasn’t enough time for all the world’s awesome girls. Who would you add? Let us know! Also - be sure to let the world know just how awesome girls are. Share this video! You can see more videos from this series by clicking here:...
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I Wouldn't Leave My Crush Alone And I Regret It
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10-year-old Dezmond talks about the active shooter drills in his 5th grade classroom | StoryCorps
On February 14, 2018, a gunman shot and killed 17 people and injured 17 more at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, making it one of the deadliest school shootings in United States history. This has heightened the...
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5 Mother's Day Lessons and Activities
Students complete a craft project. In this Mother's Day lesson, students learn about Mother's Day around the world, write an essay about their mother, create a Mother's Day card, create coupons for meaningful time with their mothers and...
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Celebrate With Silhouettes
Young scholars explore history of silhouettes, and help create keepsake silhouettes, frame them, or use them to make a special Mother's Day card.
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Mother's Day Story Time Activities
Learners examine all of the jobs a mother does. In this Mother's Day lesson, the teacher read the book Five Minutes' Peace, then students brainstorm a list of things their mother does. Learners role play the job of a mom and how to relax.
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Matisse for Mother's Day
Students create a Mother's Day card with tissue paper flowers in the style of Henri Matisse.
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Poetic Teapot Card
Students recognize the role of loved ones in their families and the many things their parents and others contribute to their lives. They write an acrostic poem about their mother, father, or other important person. They then make a...
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As Good as Gold
Students create a Mother's Day Coupon Book, full of coupons that can be exchanged for special services rendered by students!
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Mother's Day lesson plan
Students research character traits of famous women in history, compare those traits to those of his/her mother or guardian, and create Mother's Day cards, on which they list traits their moms share with famous women in history and a...
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Mother's Day
Students construct Mother's Day cards. In this holiday lesson, students use art supplies to create Mother's Day cards. Students may include an acrostic poem about their mother or a coupon book for their mother.
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Plantable Pulp Cards
What a great way to give a gift that keeps on giving! These homemade plantable cards are not only beautiful, but can be planted into the ground to sprout in the right season. Incorporate this project in a science unit, or for a Mother's...
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Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Students develop their fine motor skills as they make a craft for Mother's Day. For this crafts lesson, students make a craft including bookmarks, coupon books, cards, bath salts, and magnets.
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It's All in the Family with Mother's & Father's Day
Young scholars interview family members to make a family tree for a Mother's or Father's Day card. In this family tree instructional activity, students read Love You Forever and discuss love within families. Young scholars view Genealogy...
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A Gift for Mother's Day
Students create a Bonita card for their mothers on Mother's Day. Students learn about symetry.
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Integrated Video Technology
Students create a Mother's Day video gift by utilizing the latest video technology in class. In this film making lesson plan, students utilize important photographs related to their mother and import them into a computer timeline using...
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Holiday Greeting Cards: A Graphing Activity
Students examine statistics about the popular type of greeting cards and create pie or bar chart using an online tool. They illustrate the sales statistics for the greeting cards before making the charts.
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Mother's Day: History
In this reading comprehension worksheet, 6th graders read a 7-paragraph essay about the history of Mother's Day. Students then answer 7 multiple choice questions about the passage.
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Paper Flowers
Here is a great art project to use at the onset of spring. Little ones use paper towels, tempera paint, and glue to create free-form flowers. Tip: Use this idea to make the front of a Mother's Day card.
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Print-Making Card Designs
Learners explore print making. In this art and print making lesson, students listen to biographical information about Leonardo da Vinci, then define "mirror image" as a technique used by this artist. Learners cut out magazine pictures...