🎤 Use pop-culture rap songs as fun Friday ELA activities for middle school! Your students’ Fridays will never be the same again! Hip Hop and you don’t stop! 🎶 Rap is the most popular form of music among kids. As one of the five elements of Hip Hop, rap music was created as a voice for the youth, …
There are many myths about Black history that get repeated, especially during Black History Month, so let’s debunk them with Black history facts for kids. But first, what is the biggest myth? The one that’s most often repeated. The one that you most likely believe too. Hip Hop is rap music. đźš« 100% Myth!!! Let’s …
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance wasn’t just a show—it was a masterclass in storytelling, theater, and cultural expression. His artistry gives us a powerful opportunity to bring Hip Hop into the classroom in a way that engages students and strengthens their ELA skills. Let’s dive into how you can turn this iconic performance into an …
Debunk myths with these Black History Month Ideas for middle school! Which statement below is a myth? Don’t get fooled! 1. Jackie Robinson was the first Black American to play Major League Baseball.2. Rosa Parks was old and tired, so she didn’t give up her seat on the bus.3. Civil rights began in the 1960s. …
Below you’ll find 5 fresh, easy-to-do Black History Month ideas for 2025 that are fun for you, your middle school students, and your whole community! You’ll also find a video to help you challenge the idea of Black History Month with a more inclusive approach. Want to listen or watch instead of read? Check out …
❄️ Are you looking for a compare and contrast Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Day activity that your 5th and 6th graders won’t stop talking about? Rap music is here to save the day! 🎧✨ Introducing the “History of Winter Holidays” Rap Bundle:A no-prep, high-energy, and super-effective way to teach reading skills while exploring the origins …
Use rap music for a twist on spooky reading comprehension stories! Engage your students with the Literal Monster rap song, a story where a teenage girl’s figurative jokes and comments become literal in a scary way! The song is integrated into exciting, skill-based reading activities designed to grab your students’ attention and are perfect for Google Classroom. …
Need an exciting way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? Use a biography rap song with Frida Kahlo reading comprehension PDF activity to engage your students with music! In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, below is rap song skit that teaches about the life of Frida Kahlo! Use it to give your students ideas for making their own …
As educators, we know that the start of a new school year sets the tone for months to come. An engaging back-to-school presentation for students and parents is crucial, and what better way to do that than with a captivating rap song? Imagine your back-to-school night slideshow filled with fun and vibrant rap lyrics and …
Need engaging summer Olympics reading comprehension worksheets for your kids? These activities about the Hip Hop dance commonly called “breakdancing” is the solution! For the first time ever, the Hip Hop dance, breaking, will be in the Olympics! This is an amazing opportunity to get your students reading about the dance and the Olympics during …