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New {School} Year, New Goodies... 3 Simple Ideas for 9/11 in Your Classroom
Hi all! I hope your school year is off to an amazing start! I took the summer off from sending emails, as I don't like to think too much about school over summer break and actually take a BREAK!
But now, the school year is back and so am I!
Be on the lookout for ideas & resources created with YOUR classroom in mind coming to you weekly or bi-weekly!
This week, I'm sharing 3 ideas of how you can honor 9/11 or Patriot's Day in your classroom:
1 - Patriotic Daily Slides
I talk about daily slides all the time because they have truly been one of the biggest game changers in my teaching for me! They help me to:
- Feel prepared and planned out for the day
- Manage my classroom expectations & directions
- Look good for administration (if they walk in for a quick walk through, they know exactly what's happening/expected based on the slides on the board!)
- Not repeat myself 562 times a day (only about a dozen instead with these slides ;))
You can grab these slides here OR bundle and save by getting the year long seasonal slides bundle for everyday use and every occasion!
Click here to bundle & save!
2 - Directed Drawing
Whether you teach kinder or middle school, directed drawings are a great way to allow students a brain break, opportunities for creativity, and the chance to celebrate a holiday or learn more about an occasion.
Here is a link to a directed drawing of an AMERICAN FLAG and here is a link to a directed drawing of THE TWIN TOWERS
3 - Read Alouds
Picture books are always a great way for learners to engage in the content of an event such as 9/11. Here are some books that would make great read alouds about 9/11 for your classroom!
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I hope these ideas are helpful! If there are ever specific ideas or resources you want for your classroom, feel free to let me know!
Hope everyone has a great year ahead!!
Xo,
Lauren
L E A R N I N G W I T H L A U R E N
Hi! I'm Lauren - an upper elementary teacher who loves to design resources for classrooms & teachers! Check out the resources I offer below and sign up for my newsletter!
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