September 11, 2001

This collection of articles, lessons, and advice will help your students understand the events of September 11, 2001. By exploring the topics of diversity, conflict resolution, and tolerance, students will cope better with the current world. Allow them to express how they feel about this momentous part of American history with printable activities and creative outlets, like poetry writing and arts and crafts. We also have plenty of materials to help you assist students in times of crisis and trauma.

Learning from History America of the People Poster This poster and related lessons get students thinking about the domestic and foreign affairs in 1961 and compare them to those in 2001. America Shall Not Perish Poster Students identify connections between the Civil War and the events following September 11, 2001 in this lesson. They also spend time thinking about heroism and identifying heroes. America by the People Poster: Thomas Jefferson Students explore the concept and meaning of liberty by summarizing Thomas Jefferson's ideas. America for the People Poster: Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt's words and their meaning in the context of the 1940's are the foundation for a book that students create. Building a Better World Conflict Resolution Lessons Find a variety of conflict-resolution lessons from Educators for Social Responsibility. You'll learn how to create a peaceable classroom, prevent bullying, and more. Understanding Different Points of View Develop secondary students' awareness of different points of view. Use this selection of lessons, activities, and articles to explore multiculturalism and diversity. Diversity Lessons A collection of lessons to heighten elementary students' awareness of the similarities among all people while acknowledging their differences. Empathy and Peace-Building Activities Children of all ages will benefit from learning about each other and formulating ideas for peace. Arab Americans Assist students to understand the culture and history of Arab Americans with this role playing interview activity. Literature Stand Tall: Student Guide Explore activities to be used with Stand Tall by Joan Bauer, a novel about helping children deal with tough times. This book is particularly well-suited to the study of the events of September 11, 2001. Visit the author's website for more on teaching 9/11. September 11, 2001: Attack on New York City Teacher's Guide This printable teacher's guide contains discussion questions, lesson ideas, and extension activities for September 11, 2001: Attack on New York City, a book of firsthand accounts by people who lived through the terrorist attacks. The resources in this literature guide will help your students examine how the events of 9/11 impacted individuals, the U.S. economy, world politics, and international relations. September 11: A Testimony This outstanding book contains photographs taken by the staff of Reuters after the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. Children's Literature on September 11, 2001 A list of books that deal with the topic of September 11, 2001. Understanding September 11th Filled with pictures, maps, and straightforward explanations, this is the book that will enable young people to understand both the events of 9/11 and the history leading up to it. Creative Outlets Creative Writing Teacher Resources Build solid creative writing skills with our extensive collection of printables, graphic organizers, and lesson plans. You'll find poetry activities, short-story writing exercises, journal topics, and more! Memorial Poetry Read different memorial poems. Patriotic Art Activities Celebrate civic holidays with these patriotic arts and crafts activities for grades K-12. Find coloring pages, mobiles, and more for Presidents' Day, Flag Day, the Fourth of July, and Memorial Day.

Emotional Issues Dealing With Death With Students These suggestions and techniques will assist you in helping children cope with the pain of the loss of a loved one. Dealing With Your Own Anger This lesson can be divided into several activities to teach students how to deal with their own anger effectively. Feeling Words Chart A comprehensive chart of feeling words. Lists include anger, hurt, confusion, happiness, sadness, and fear words. Helping Kids Cope in a Time of Crisis and Fear Peruse an article that is intended for parents, but has useful advice for teachers. It details, by age levels, how to explain horrific events to children. Helping Students Deal With Disruption, Disaster, and Death Constructive resources on how to help children deal with crises. Topics include helpful intervention strategies to use when coping with disruption, disaster, and death. Security Is... This introductory lesson will help students develop a baseline definition and understanding of the concept of security. Sorting Out Feelings Students will sort provided feeling words into categories such as anger, disgust, embarrassment, happiness, loneliness, and sadness. Talking to Children About Violence Share an article that, from the Educators for Social Responsibility, details discussing violence and other sensitive and complex issues in the world. This is an invaluable resource for teachers and parents. Teacher Reactions to Terrorist Attack on the U.S. Take a look at emails from teachers around the world as they express their feelings about the American tragedies that occurred on September 11, 2001. Printables American Flag (in color) A full-color printable of the flag of the United States of America. Color the American Flag Children will have fun coloring this printable American flag for a patriotic holiday. American Patriotic Pencil Wrap Have students celebrate America by topping off their pens and pencils with these patriotic pencil wraps. This is great way to show patriotism during Veterans Day or the Fourth of July. September 11 Remembrance Ribbon Post this September 11 Remembrance Ribbon in your classroom to honor those who lost their lives, and those who helped to save many. More Resources When and How to Display the U.S. Flag Learn the proper etiquette for the American Flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Flag Day – Teacher Resources Find lessons and activities that are perfect for Flag Day—June 14th—or any other day you want to celebrate patriotism. Your students can learn facts, then complete activities to show you what they've learned. Memorial Day Teacher Resources Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. Use our educational lessons and printables for this civic holiday to honor the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in America's wars.

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September Calendar of Events

The month of September is full of holidays and events to include in your classroom. Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each one, including Labor Day (Sept. 6), Rosh Hashana (Sept. 8), Patriot Day (Sept. 11), Grandparents Day (Sept. 12), Yom Kippur (Sept. 17), and the beginning of Autumn (Sept. 22). Plus, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (Septe. 15-Oct. 15), and Library Card Sign-Up Month all September long!

Causes We Support: We Give Books

Visit We Give Books, an ever-growing, free online library of children's picture books! For every book read on the site, a brand-new book will be donated to a children's literacy campaign of your choosing. Read aloud to students or encourage them read independently, and you'll teach them to help others at the same time. Giving is as simple as reading!