Extracurricular Activities

We provide a number of extracurricular activities and resources to support learning outside the classroom. From summer reading lists to tips on starting a book club, help your students continue exploring beyond their daily lessons.

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Recommended Extracurricular Activities Resources

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Summer Reading List -- Middle

This list of recommended vacation reading for the middle grades is provided by Penguin Young Readers Group and Dorling K...

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Summer Reading List -- Secondary

This list of recommended vacation reading for secondary students is provided by Penguin Young Readers Group and Dorling ...

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Summer Reading List -- Intermediate

This list of recommended vacation reading for the intermediate grades is provided by Penguin Young Readers Group and Dor...

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Who Do You Think You Are?

Read an excerpt of genealogist Megan Smolenyak's book, Who Do You Think You Are?, which is the companion to the TV serie...

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Expeditionary Learning: Building Confidence by Risking Failure

Expeditionary Learning is a unique program that emphasizes hands-on, project-based, group learning, where students parti...

A Leader's Guide to Count on Me Sports

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A Leader's Guide to the Count on Me Sports Series

The Count on Me Sports series from Free Spirit Publishing focuses on amazing true stories that highlight generosity, cou...

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Celebrating the African-American Entrepreneurial Spirit

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Summer Reading List -- Pre-K through Primary

This list of recommended summer reading for grades pre-K through primary is provided by Penguin Young Readers Group and ...

Summer Reading Suggestions (Grades 3-8)

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Summer Reading Suggestions (Grades 3-8)

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Get Hooked on Your Family History

Help students get interested in researching their family tree! Get genealogy tips from Megan Smolenyak, expert genealogi...

Join the Planet Protectors Club!

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Join the Planet Protectors Club!

Encourage your pupils to establish a Planet Protectors Club at your school! Many earth friendly activities are suggested...

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The Founding of the NAACP

Town Meeting Simulation

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Town Meeting Simulation

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How to Start a Reading Group

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Science Fair: Steps for Success

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