Memorial Day falls a little bit early this year - on May 26th. It offers the opportunity to teach our students about the value of honoring the memory of those who came before us.

Get some ideas for here for Easy Memorial Day Lesson Plans.

Do you have a favorite book or activity that you enjoy using to discuss Memorial Day with your students?

Even as the relaxation of summer approaches, May and June can be a stressful time of year for students and teachers alike.

My colleague Melissa Kelly (Secondary Educators) has some valuable tips for dealing with this particular kind of stress. My favorite suggestion is to try and leave your schoolwork in the classroom (don't bring it home!) as often as possible.

How do you find sanity amid frantic end-of-the-year activities?