Ideas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the classroom and learn about Mexico
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Ideas for Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the Classroom

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! On May 5th, fiestas break out all across the United States and parts of Mexico. But Cinco de Mayo is a largely misunderstood holiday in the U.S. Many people mistake it for a celebration of Mexico’s independence. (Which is actually in September.) This year, share the true history of Cinco de…

Tips for celebrating Veterans Day in the classroom
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Tips for Celebrating Veterans Day in the Classroom

You just made it through Halloween – phew! (Pat yourself on the back; you deserve it, friend!) And Thanksgiving is just around the corner. But sandwiched between these two busy holidays is Veterans Day! While your class may still be recovering from candy-comas and costume excitement, you might not be ready to dive into another…