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Difference Maker of the Year Awards Starter Kit

All the resources educators need to inspire young difference makers, all in one place! This Difference Maker of the Year Starter Kit is designed to help classrooms and students participate in the Difference Maker initiative, and includes free lesson plans, posters, conversation starters, project ideas and more.  



Tags: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9-12, Short Activity, Classroom Lesson, Multi-lesson Unit, Difference Makers
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