Use this lesson plan to help your students discuss how their online choices can affect their digital footprint.

Let’s learn about how the Salinas Valley, known as the Salad Bowl of the world, cultivates our future.  Students will learn how farmers grow crops from preparing the soil, planting seeds, and harvesting. 

In this lesson, students will learn about the engineering design process as well as how the character, Rosie, uses her imagination and perseverance to solve problems.  The lesson includes activities that will provide students with opportunities to develop their oral language, comprehension quizzes and a STEM challenge!

Imagine a classroom brimming with focus, not fatigue. That's the power of brain breaks! Short bursts of movement, mindfulness, or laughter can work wonders. They refresh young minds, boost attention, and spark creativity, all in under 5 minutes. Think jumping jacks for math monsters or silly rhymes for spelling stars. Brain breaks are like recess superpowers, zapping away boredom and fueling the fun of learning!

National Coding Week is an annual, week-long event that promotes digital skills and coding for all ages, including elementary students.  This year National Coding Week is September 14th - 20th.  We’ve created this choiceboard for you to share with your students that gives them an opportunity to engage in coding activities.  We’d also like to share this complete lesson called Something Odd by PBS Kids for you to try out in your class!  

Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, honors the rich histories and cultures of Americans with roots in Spanish-speaking countries. You can celebrate this month by incorporating the diverse heritage of Hispanic people into your classroom this year.  Check out this lesson we created!

It’s that time of year again! Fall is here! Bring some festive fun into your lessons with our lesson resource that includes vocabulary, sentence frames, parts of speech, and more! 

Check out this slide deck to introduce your students to Google Slides with a simple, easy to follow lesson where they will create a slide about their favorite animal. 

National Chemistry Week is celebrated this year during the week of October 19th-25th. We’ve created this slide deck where you will find educational resources and other materials, for your Science integration!

Get ready to transform your October lessons with spooktacular STEAM ideas that blend holiday fun with hands-on learning! This resource features simple, engaging projects, both hands on and digital,  to excite your students across all disciplines.

This ready-to-use slide deck provides a concise and engaging English Language Arts (ELA) introduction to Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). It covers the cultural significance, traditions (like ofrendas and calaveras), and key vocabulary, perfect for enriching your students' global awareness while building ELA skills.  

Is your class learning about Turkeys?  This engaging, colorful slide deck is perfect to teach about the Life Cycle of a Turkey.  Students will learn the main stages of a turkey’s life, how turkeys grow and adapt to their environment and discover interesting facts about turkeys!  We’ve also included follow up activities for you students to explore!

This presentation guides educators through the complete metamorphosis of a butterfly, featuring visually engaging slides for each of the four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. It is designed as a ready-to-use teaching tool, complete with resources, such as Seesaw activities, Reading Passages, and a digital library.  There is also a link to the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary to encourage families to visit our local resource this winter!

The Hour of AI is a national and global campaign helping schools introduce students to artificial intelligence in a fun, approachable way.  Click on the slide deck above to learn about hosting an Hour of AI event at your school site or in your classroom.

We are excited to share two excellent, pre-created technology-integrated resources specifically designed for elementary instruction during the winter season. These resources are ready to use to enhance your lessons immediately!  Explore them today and integrate them next year!

This slide deck, designed for K-12 educators, provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of the life, philosophy, and enduring impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement.

Explore this Valentine Fun slide deck for thematic ideas to incorporate throughout the month of February!

February is Black History Month. Celebrate Black Heroes and find engaging activities in the Slide Deck above to empower your students with diverse stories and perspectives.

March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate inspiring leaders, inventors, and change makers with this slide deck and Adobe Express Historical Figure Trading Card template!

Let’s keep growing with Spring plant fun!  Check out these lesson slides with activities and resources for you to use in your class today!