September Observances
As September approaches, educators can engage students with several meaningful observances. Grandparents Day, the National Day of Service and Remembrance, National Online Learning Day, and International DOT Day all offer unique learning experiences. These observances provide rich materials for classroom activities, discussions, and projects that honor family connections, commemorate historical events, explore digital education, and celebrate creativity.
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Grandparents Day (September 8) honors the vital role of grandparents in families. It encourages intergenerational bonding through shared activities, storytelling, and expressions of gratitude. This list includes tools for creating thank-you projects.
Explore virtual projects to make for grandparents »
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The National Day of Service and Remembrance honors the victims, survivors, and heroes of 9/11. Use these resources to show your students why we engage in community projects, memorial ceremonies, and acts of kindness on this day.
Share resources related to 9/11 with your students »
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National Online Learning Day celebrates digital education's transformative power, highlighting diverse online platforms and digital tools that enable flexible, personalized learning experiences. Read this blog post for free online learning resources!
Discover online learning ideas in this blog post »
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Make global connections
Make connections beyond your classroom and try out this simple, social way for students to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals from students worldwide. Your class is presented with one question per week to answer about where you live.
Explore the details about XW1W and join the journey »
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Share your thoughts with our community
This week, our poll asks, "Will your class do anything to recognize International Dot Day?" Share your choice and view the responses of other educators.
Reply here »
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