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Recurring Lesson
Living the Dream: 100 Acts of Kindness
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.
The Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children is announced today.
Grades
K - 7
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Calendar Activity
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Literacy-Related Event
The Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children is announced today.

Students read and discuss an award-winning book before writing their own story that demonstrates compassion.

Write letters that make things happen!
Grades
1 - 12
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Calendar Activity
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Historical Figure & Event
Write letters that make things happen!
In a small group or as individuals, students write letters related to a unit of study or particular topic they have studied.

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