This lesson provides the "action piece" for any study of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In this project, students participate in Dr. King's dream by doing 100 acts of kindness.
Living the Dream: 100 Acts of Kindness
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The Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children is announced today.
K - 7
Calendar Activity
| Literacy-Related Event
Students read and discuss an award-winning book before writing their own story that demonstrates compassion.
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Take part in the African American Read-In!
K - 12
Calendar Activity
| Literacy-Related Event
Students come together with family and friends to take part in a read-in of books by African American authors and report their results.
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On this day in 1910, animal rights activist Joy Adamson was born.
K - 6
Calendar Activity
| Historical Figure & Event
A KWL chart is used to organize information about lions. Persuasive letters are written lobbying for programs and resources to protect these animals.
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Celebrate National Library Week!
K - 12
Calendar Activity
| Literacy-Related Event
Students learn more about libraries as part of National Library Week.
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Today is the International Day of Peace.
K - 12
Calendar Activity
| Holiday & School Celebration
Students brainstorm a list of current conflicts and why people fight. Groups discuss and present possible solutions and create posters that promote their particular solution.