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The Science and Art of Winter Light & Shadows: Lesson Plan

Elementary

Family well being

Geography

Middle and high school

January 5, 2026

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Find Your Perfect Coretta Scott King Award Winner!

While Martin Luther King Jr. is well known for his civil rights leadership, Coretta Scott King was a powerful activist and advocate in her own right. A trained vocalist, author,…

American History
Civics
February 16, 2026

Plan a President’s Day Puzzle: Matching Fun!

The Presidents’ Day Matching Challenge is an interactive educational game where students match 10 well-known U.S. presidents with their most significant accomplishments. The game features three difficulty levels (K-1, 2-3,…