This blog is aimed at giving you some inspiration and ideas for teaching from third grade to sixth grade in the month of September.
Firstly, my monthly close reading books come packed with ideas and resources that look at key events from history that happened in September, or some famous figures that were born or died in the month. The books come with ten individual activities, each with an informational text, comprehension and grammar questions, a writing extension task, and a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity.
Don’t forget, these books also come in termly or yearly bundles. These save you money and give you a whole host of ideas for your classroom. They are also really useful for any quick, easy sub plans!
The world changed forever in September 1939 when Nazi Germany invaded mainland Europe. Learn all about the Second World War with our close reading books, escape room activities, writing units and timeline activity. Most of these activities come at a hugely discounted price in our World War II Mega Bundle and our World War II Escape Room Bundle.
Americans all around the world will always remember the horrific terrorist attacks that took place on the 11th September 2001, and the heroic actions of the emergency services and civilians who were in the New York area on the day. Teach your students all about the key date from history with our close reading activities.
Famous birthdays from the month of September from history include Ruby Bridges, the civil rights activist and young hero; Roald Dahl, the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda; Serena Williams, the American tennis superstar; and the Roman Emperor Augustus, also known as Octavian, who followed his infamous uncle, Julius Caesar. Check out these Escape Room Activities below.
Other key events in history from September include Teddy Roosevelt becoming the president on the 14th September 1901; the official ending of World War 2, VJ Day, when the Japanese surrendered to Allied forces; and the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which formally brought an end to the American Revolutionary War.
Don’t forget about our back to school resources, which all aim to make life easier and less stressful for you! These Back to School activities are perfect for welcoming children to your class or for sub-plans. They come in both 3rd & 4th grade, and 5th & 6th grade versions and have six activities each.
For 1000s more resources check out our full catalogue at Creative Primary Literacy.