[Free Resources] Start the New School Year with FREE Classroom Resources for September

School is back in session, and now is the perfect time to plan some time to celebrate all the great things about September! Check out all the amazing free resources Edmentum has lined up this month.

30-Day Challenge: Back to School Edition

This 30-Day Back to School Challenge flyer includes creative ideas designed to keep students engaged in their learning after summer break. With 30 days’ worth of fun activities, facts, and resources, learners are bound to learn something new each day and make the most out of returning to school.

NEW! Sticky-Note Printables

Step up your sticky note game this school year! Check out these templates for to-dos, reminders, encouragement, gathering student feedback, positive notes to students, reminders on papers, or just for you!

Simply print out the printing guide, place your sticky notes, put the sheet back into the printer, and then print off the template! 

Download here: Printing Instructions & Template

International Literacy Day – September 8

Did you know that International Literacy Day is September 8th? Literacy is a fundamental building block for learning, and it is also an outlet to another world, one driven by imagination. Take this opportunity to share with your students how enjoyable reading and writing can be, as well as the importance of literacy in opening doors to their academic future.

Celebrate International Literacy Day with free downloadable resources from Edmentum! You can use these printable packets to engage your students in a meaningful discussion raise awareness, target key literacy skills, and encourage students to embrace reading!

Looking for ideas to plan a great International Literacy Day Lesson and continue to promote reading throughout the rest of the year? Check out these tips for building your classroom library!

Hispanic Heritage Month – September 15 - October 15

Every year from September 15 to October 15, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month, a national celebration of the cultures, traditions, accomplishments, and contributions of Hispanic Americans.

Kick off the celebration in your classroom during Hispanic Heritage Month with a free topical resource packet from Edmentum. In this packet, you’ll find fact sheets, critical thinking questions, and activities to help your class explore the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month, discuss different cultural traditions, and learn more about Spanish-speaking countries.

Check out this list of useful links that your class can use to learn more about the people, history, and heritage of Hispanic Americans.

Constitution and Citizenship Day – September 17

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is a wonderful opportunity to teach your students about the value of citizenship and the importance of working together. It’s also a great opportunity to help you and your students establish classroom procedure and expectations, just in time for the beginning of the school year.

Check out our Constitution Day Toolkit from Edmentum for grade-appropriate resources to infuse into your instruction. This free toolkit includes fact sheets, activity sheets, critical-thinking exercises, stickers, and a classroom poster to help you lead a discussion around the importance of the Constitution in our nation’s history.

Be sure to check out our blog post for five fun activities that can help you turn learning about the Constitution into a meaningful lesson on building classroom community and support your classroom management efforts!

Celebrate with free resources from Edmentum all year long! Browse Edmentums’s Free Resources page for fun, interactive toolkits, downloadables and more. And be sure to enter our 2022 Back-to-School Educator Giveaway for your chance to win a $500 Target gift card!