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October is National Arts and Humanities Month, designated to celebrate American culture and the music, visual arts, books, and stories that make us who we are.  Ahead of National Arts and Humanities Month, we wanted to highlight some new ways to bring the humanities into your classroom with some free resources and suggested companion supplies […]

Hispanic and Latino students deserve to see themselves reflected in the history, books, and holidays in your classroom. To help teachers prepare for Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15, AdoptAClassroom.org has assembled a list of classroom activities and supplies you can use in your classroom.  Please note: AdoptAClassroom.org is sharing […]

Literacy is essential for students to grow into vibrant adult lives. International Literacy Day, September 8, was declared by UNESCO in 1967 and highlights the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. To help teachers increase literacy in their classroom, AdoptAClassroom.org has assembled some resources for elementary classrooms.  Free Teacher Leader […]

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Heritage Month. It’s a great time to highlight the diverse cultures and peoples of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. We know teachers like to plan ahead, so we’re highlighting resources for AAPI heritage month that you can add to your lesson plans today!  If you’re a […]

Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes the historic and modern contributions of diverse Native peoples to the United States’ history and culture. For many activists who fought for recognition, this holiday also acknowledges the violence Christopher Columbus perpetuated onto Native tribes. In 2021, President Biden acknowledged Indigenous Peoples’ Day as an observed holiday in the United States.   […]

Teaching has been immensely challenging over the last few years. Teachers have had to facilitate learning in the face of traumatic events happening in their communities and worldwide. While it’s important to address these events in the classroom, it can be hard to sort through trauma-informed teaching practices to find the right way to speak […]

In honor of International Day of the Girl, AdoptAClassroom.org is sharing teacher resources to help you have conversations about gender equity in your classroom.  In 2011, the United Nations declared October 11th as International Day of the Girl. This holiday brings attention to the ongoing fight for gender equity, from reducing gender-based violence to keeping […]