Grade 1

Encourage family engagement and foster a love of reading with Let's Read! Take-Home Backpacks. Designed to bring the joy of reading into the home, each backpack includes a collection of… More →

From warm, fluffy cats to cold, rough tree bark, your sense of touch lets you feel different textures and temperatures. Learn how your nerves send messages to your brain as you use this… More →

Kwanzaa is a time of unity. This weeklong holiday honors African heritage and culture. Learn how people celebrate this holiday with their family and friends. Read about this holiday’s history More →

It’s the Festival of Lights! Each night during Hanukkah, people light candles on a menorah. Read about the many ways people celebrate this Jewish holiday every year. Learn about Hanukkah’s… More →

It’s time for an Easter egg hunt! Easter eggs are a colorful symbol of new life. Learn how people enjoy this special day with their family and friends. Read about Easter’s history and its… More →

This important holiday honors the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Learn how people honor his work with speeches, parades, and marches. Read about his life and beliefs, too. More →

Memorial Day honors people who died while serving in the military. Learn how people honor their sacrifice on this important day. Read about this holiday’s history and symbols, too. More →

Time to eat! From sweet candy to salty popcorn, your sense of taste lets you enjoy all sorts of foods. Read about your taste buds and how they help you sense different kinds of tastes. Also… More →

Trick or treat! Wear your favorite costume on Halloween. Learn how people enjoy this spooky holiday every year. Read about Halloween’s history and symbols, too. More →

Green is all around on St. Patrick’s Day! Learn how people celebrate the culture of Ireland on this fun day. Read about the holiday’s history and symbols, too. More →

Love is all around! Valentine’s Day is a day of love and friendship. Learn how people enjoy this day with their family and friends. Read about this holiday’s history and symbols, too. More →

Get ready to have lots of fun! Cinco de Mayo is a day of music, dancing, food, and parades. Learn how people celebrate Mexican culture on this day. Read about this holiday’s history, too. More →