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Free Activity From January 2026

Now that the holiday season has passed, it's time to switch gears. And since this is not always easy, here are some fun but educational activities to get your students back in learning mode.


January 17: Kid Inventors' Day

Kids Taking Action: Reading Comprehension Grades 3-4 Cover Image

From Kids Taking Action: Reading Comprehension Grades 3-4

Students will improve their reading, writing, and comprehension skills while reading short, high-interest passages and responding to critical-thinking questions. This book includes eleven 6-page units about “everyday” young people having a positive influence in their families and communities. [more]

80 pages

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January 20: International Acceptance Day

Change Your Mindset: Growth Mindset Activities for the Classroom (Gr. 1–2) Cover Image

From Change Your Mindset: Growth Mindset Activities for the Classroom (Gr. 1–2)

Research has shown that students are more likely to succeed once they take on a growth mindset and understand that they can get better at anything with time and effort. Students with growth mindsets see mistakes as learning opportunities, welcome challenges, and persevere with effort. <br/><br/>Teaching about growth mindset and [more]

1st - 2nd Grades
80 pages

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Change Your Mindset: Growth Mindset Activities for the Classroom (Gr. 5+) Cover Image

From Change Your Mindset: Growth Mindset Activities for the Classroom (Gr. 5+)

Research has shown that students are more likely to succeed once they take on a growth mindset and understand that they can get better at anything with time and effort. Students with growth mindsets see mistakes as learning opportunities, welcome challenges, and persevere with effort. <br/><br/>Teaching about growth mindset and [more]

5th and up
80 pages

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January 23: National Handwriting Day

Watch Me Learn: Cursive Writing Practice Cover Image

From Watch Me Learn: Cursive Writing Practice

This cursive writing practice book effectively helps students master a variety of handwriting skills needed for success in school. It provides skill-building activities and practice pages that are great for independent work in class, homework assignments, or extra practice to get ahead. 80 pages. [more]

80 pages

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January 31: International Zebra Day

Mastering Complex Text Using Multiple Reading Sources Grade 2 Cover Image

From Mastering Complex Text Using Multiple Reading Sources Grade 2

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112 pages

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