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November—a Month of Gratitude

November brings meaningful opportunities to express gratitude, kindness, and generosity. Veterans Day (November 11) honors the service and sacrifice of military veterans. World Kindness Day (November 13) encourages spreading positivity on social media and in our communities. As families gather for Thanksgiving, many also embrace the spirit of giving by participating in GivingTuesday, a global movement that harnesses social media and community action to increase charitable giving and celebrate generosity. Learn more about each of these topics using the resources below! 

Veterans Day

Explore these resources for ideas on connecting your classroom curriculum to Veterans Day. Find resources you can use to focus on this observance and its history for one class period or as a unique project that honor veterans for an entire unit.

Celebrate our veterans in your classroom »

World Kindness Day

Recognize and share the importance of kindness during both World Kindness Day and Social Media Kindness Day on 11/13. In recognition of these events, we’re sharing a collection of blog posts related to social media.

Share, promote and show kindness »

Thanksgiving

Explore seasonal resources and activities! With these free resources, you can teach your students about the "true" Thanksgiving story, help them learn about Native Americans, and take them on a virtual trip to Plimoth Patuxet.

Discover Thanksgiving interactives and more »

GivingTuesday

GivingTuesday harnesses the power of social media and community collaboration to inspire global generosity through charitable donations, volunteerism, and acts of kindness. Read about Free Rice, a game where each correct answer donates 10 grains of rice.

Try out the Free Rice educational trivia game »

This Week at TeachersFirst

We pause our Tuesday virtual workshops this week and encourage everyone to vote and take advantage of our new article about elections! Plus, read about a unique global collaboration opportunity for your students and remember to give your input on our weekly poll. 

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Rock the Vote - Incorporating Local, State, and National Elections into the Classroom

Checkout this new article designed to help teachers understand and teach about local, state, and national elections. The article offers background information, book suggestions, classroom activities, interactive websites, extensions, and standards.

Explore election books, activities, and resources for all grades »
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Make global connections

Across the World Once a Week

Make connections beyond your classroom and try out this simple, social way for students to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals from students around the world. Your class is presented with one question per week to answer about where you live.

Explore the details about XW1W and join the experience »
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Share your thoughts with our community

Weekly Poll

This week, our poll asks, "Does your school do anything to recognize Veterans Day?" Share your reply and immediately view the responses of other educators.

Do you have Veterans Day plans? »

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