Content Spotlights

• Learn about New Year's traditions in the United States and get classroom activity ideas for students.  Read More
• Explore New Year's Resolutions, plus download a board game and classroom activities. Read more.

Learn about The Olympics and download activities and lesson plans for your classroom. Learn more.

Learn about Valentine's Day and the traditions surrounding this holiday. Read More

Learn more about Read Across America, plus get classroom activities and downloads. Read more.

Learn more about International Women's Day and how its honored in the United States. Read More

Learn about Earth Day celebrations in the United States. Read More

Learn about the history of World Red Cross Day and get classroom activity ideas for students.  Read More

On the second Sunday in May, Americans have an extra-special day to celebrate all the hard work mothers do every day - Mother's Day. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Mother's day. Learn more about Mother's day!

On June 8, join millions of people around the world in celebrating World Oceans Day. Last year, people across the planet organized over 600 events to celebrate, and this year even more events are being planned both locally and globally. 

Get classroom activity ideas, complete with full lesson plans and downloadable content to use in your classroom.

Learn about Flag Day in the United States and get classroom activity ideas for students.  Read More

Learn how people celebrate Independence Day in the United States. Read More

Learn more about international youth day and related activities. Read more

September is an important month for American schools, students, and teachers. This is the time when the school year begins. Back to School means that students turn their attention from summer vacation and playing outside to studying subjects, like reading and writing, at school.  Read more.

Learn about Human Rights Day and how it's honored in the United States. Read More

Discover how Americans elect their president and how the U.S. elections process works. Read More

Learn how Halloween is celebrated in the United States. Read More.

Learn how people celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States. Read More

Friends make us laugh, they support us during difficult times, and, as Henry Ford suggests, they can challenge us to grow and become better people. Celebrate the positive power of these relationships on July 30^th – the International Day of Friendship!