I Have Two Moms | Read Aloud Spotlight
“I Have Two Moms” by Colleen LeMaire, illustrated by Marina Saumell, is a picture book for preschool through 2nd grade that introduces children to the reality of two-mom families within…
Close-up with Betty Reid Soskin | Ranger, Songwriter & Keeper of History
This close-up guide introduces K–5 students to Betty Reid Soskin — songwriter, gospel music entrepreneur, civil rights advocate, and the oldest active National Park Service ranger in United States history.…
Nature Through the Lens: Instant Lesson for Nature Photography Day
This Month™ Instant Lesson: Nature Through the Lens is a K–5 smartboard lesson for Nature Photography Day (June 15) built around four real photographs. Each photo anchors a core science…
Fatherhood in the Animal Kingdom
This Father’s Day, pair quality time with purposeful learning by watching “Fatherhood in the Animal Kingdom”, a 2024 BBC Earth short documentary that follows wildlife fathers — from seahorses to…
Instant Lesson: Jazz Instrument Matching Game
This Month™ Jazz Instruments Instant Lesson is a teacher-supported, smartboard-ready learning experience for grades K–5, designed to accompany the Jazz Instrument Matching Game during African American Music Month. Students open…
National Insect Appreciation Day: Clay Insect Sculpting Craft
Why 900,000 insect species need one day of appreciation more than ever Clay Insect Sculpting Craft National Insect Appreciation Day · June 2026 Sculpt North American Insects Out of Clay…
World Environment Day Crossword Puzzle
World Environment Day Crossword Puzzle What Is the World Environment Day Crossword Puzzle? This free World Environment Day crossword game for kids gives K–5 teachers a ready-to-play interactive activity for…
13 of Our Favorite Dinosaur Exhibits in the USA
From the Smithsonian to the Rockies: The Ultimate Guide to 13 of the Best Dinosaur Exhibits and Museums for Families This Summer Planning a summer adventure? Whether you’re road-tripping through…
Close-up with Pura Belpré: How one Brave Librarian Transformed Puerto Rican Culture in America
How one Puerto Rican librarian transformed the New York Public Library and children’s literature forever Pura Belpré arrived in New York City in 1921 intending to stay for a wedding.…
Garden Workshop: Seeds, Soil & Sustainability
Garden Workshop is an interactive, standards-aligned planting game for grades K–5. Students move through five guided steps — choosing a planting season, selecting a biodegradable container, identifying the right seeds,…
