Spring is upon us, and the season provides unique opportunities for cultural exploration. The spring season is bursting with festivities around the world, each rooted in unique histories and cultural practices. Teaching traditional spring festivals provides an opportunity to explore themes of renewal, community, and the natural world across diverse cultures. Key spring festivals to teach include Holi (Festival of Colors in India), Nowruz (Persian New Year), Passover (Jewish tradition), Khmer New Year (Cambodia), and…
Are you planning St. Patrick’s Day activities for your classroom? Wearing green is fun, but this holiday also opens up doors for meaningful lessons across subjects. With the right resources, you can turn March 17 into a day of learning, not just celebrating. From Irish history and folklore to symbolism and science, St. Patrick’s Day is a natural fit for all kinds of lessons across many subjects. These lesson plans from Formative help you build…
Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day is a U.S. federal holiday on the third Monday of January, honoring the life and legacy of the civil rights leader by recognizing his fight against racial discrimination through peaceful activism, and it’s also designated as a national day of service to encourage community volunteering and building Dr. King’s “Beloved Community”. It falls near his January 15th birthday and became a federal holiday in 1986 after a long campaign.…
Not feeling particularly cheery this time of year? You’re not alone. Many find that the holidays bring as much stress as they do joy. To help make the most of your festivities, Neda Gould, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and director of the Johns Hopkins Mindfulness Program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, shares some mindful tips for dealing with holiday stress. “Mindfulness is bringing your attention to the present moment with an element of…
Are you willing to spread the holiday cheer this year? Boston Tutoring Services is happy to promote organizations who help people in need. There are plenty of fantastic organizations that give all of us the chance to donate and give back, and the holidays are always a time of year in which people need some extra help. Times have been tough for all of us this year, but if you are able to help those…
There are many December activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area this year. Check out our list of December activities and events happening in the Boston area. Copley Square Tree Lighting & Grand Reopening 2025 Monday 12/1/25 The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and The Friends of Copley Square will welcome revelers to the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting. The celebration will feature appearances by Santa Claus and Rudolph. A Celtic Christmas by…
Now is the time to remember those in need! As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, food banks and other charitable organizations all over Massachusetts are now accepting donations. Please consider getting into the spirit of giving and help those who really need it. You can make a monetary donation or collect food to drop off at a food bank. Recommended donation items include cereal, oatmeal, rice, beans, low sodium soup and canned vegetables, stew, chili, pasta, low…
Kids love the magic of a Happy Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. These tips can help make a safe and enjoyable holiday for everyone. To help ensure adults and children have a Happy Halloween, fda.gov has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips. Before Halloween arrives, be sure to choose a costume that won’t cause safety hazards. If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes…
Are you willing to spread the holiday cheer this year? Boston Tutoring Services is happy to promote organizations who help people in need. There are plenty of fantastic organizations that provide us all with the chance to give back through donating or volunteering, and the holidays are always a time of year in which people need some extra help. If you are able to help those less fortunate, please consider donating to the following organizations…
There are many fun holiday activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area this year. Check out our list of holiday activities and events happening around the Boston area and have a wonderful holiday season! 29th Annual Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature When: 11/27/24 through 1/1/25 Where: 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA Age: all ages Cost: $20 adults, $10 children This annual family-focused event celebrates children’s books and a love of reading…
