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October

Find timely classroom resources for teaching and learning throughout October. Explore seasonal topics, heritage and awareness observances, holidays, current events, and instructional ideas that connect October themes with meaningful learning across subjects and grade levels.

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Latest October Resources from Newsela

Newsela Back-To-School Toolkit

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Latest October Blogs from Newsela

A glowing clay diya oil lamp sits at the center of a colorful rangoli design made with vibrant patterns during the Hindu festival of Diwali.

October 8, 2026

Diwali Activities for a Classroom Festival of Lights

Colorfully decorated skull surrounded by flowers and pumpkins in a Día de los Muertos display.

October 1, 2026

Día de los Muertos Activities for Your Classroom

Open books, a small skull, and lit candles against a dark background.

September 30, 2026

24 Halloween Books With ELA Novel Studies

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Newsela Back-To-School Toolkit

Formative Back-To-School Toolkit

Content Calendar

October Formative Activity Calendar

Content Calendar

October Newsela Daily Content Calendar

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October 31, 2025

Newselaween Scary Story Live

Browse All October Blogs

A glowing clay diya oil lamp sits at the center of a colorful rangoli design made with vibrant patterns during the Hindu festival of Diwali.

October 8, 2026

Diwali Activities for a Classroom Festival of Lights

Colorfully decorated skull surrounded by flowers and pumpkins in a Día de los Muertos display.

October 1, 2026

Día de los Muertos Activities for Your Classroom

Open books, a small skull, and lit candles against a dark background.

September 30, 2026

24 Halloween Books With ELA Novel Studies

September 30, 2026

Halloween Science Activities for K–12 STEM Lessons

Shadowy figure with raised hands and long, clawlike fingers behind a translucent screen.

September 30, 2026

How To Teach Scary Story Writing for Halloween and Beyond

Black-and-white historical illustration of a distressed woman before a crowd in a courtroom.

September 30, 2026

Halloween History Activities for Social Studies