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Engage Your Students in September Events
September offers many classroom learning activities and resources, including the four diverse topics in this section. View the related collections to find resources to use with your students.
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This Week at TeachersFirst
Don’t forget to register for our upcoming fall book club! We’re also sharing a content-related blog post, resources related to the anniversary of 9/11, and we kindly ask for your input on our weekly poll.
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Use popular books to encourage critical thinkingTeachersFirst 2021 Fall Book ClubRegister now and save your spot in our free, member-only virtual book club designed to help educators use popular literature to start meaningful discussions about identity, diversity, and inclusion with their students. Connect, engage, and exchange ideas with other educators across the country » |
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20 Years AgoRemembering 9/11Today's K-12 students weren't even born when 9/11 occurred. As educators, it’s imperative that we teach students about the events of that fateful day twenty years ago. Connect the past with current events and find age-appropriate resources to share. |
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Infusing Technology BlogCash in on Free Lessons for Financial Literacy MonthIn honor of National College Savings Month, we’re sharing this blog post related to financial literacy—an important topic to teach all students. The younger students begin these lessons, the more prepared they are for the future! Learn ways to encourage your students to be financially wise » |
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Share your thought with our communityWeekly PollThis week our poll asks, "Have you ever participated in a book club?" View the replies of other educators when you click to submit your choice. |
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