Educator Resources
Learn how Touchstones integrates into your classroom and school goals, find helpful tips and resources, and meet other Touchstones educators. Check back regularly for updates and free lessons for your classroom. New resources are added throughout the year.
Lesson Plans and Additional Programs
Black History Month 2023
This year, we're celebrating Black History Month by highlighting the work of two renowned Black artists! Learn more sign up to receive our FREE lessons for Horace Pippin's The Getaway (grades 2-5) and Nikki Giovanni's "Love Is" (grades 6+).
Higher Ed Workshop
Touchstones Week returns October 23 - 29, 2022! Sign to receive a Touchstones Week kit with everything you need to lead a discussion in your community.
NEA Big Read
Free lessons in English and Spanish from Sandra Cisneros’ anthology of short stories, The House on Mango Street.
Teacher of the Year
Each year, our Geoffrey J. Comber Teacher of the Year award recognizes teacher leadership in schools located in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
Touchstones FYE Conference 2024 Sign up
Touchstones Week returns October 23 - 29, 2022! Sign to receive a Touchstones Week kit with everything you need to lead a discussion in your community.
Touchstones SOMLA Conference 2024 Sign up
Touchstones Week returns October 23 - 29, 2022! Sign to receive a Touchstones Week kit with everything you need to lead a discussion in your community.
Touchstones Week 2023
Touchstones Week returns October 23 - 29, 2022! Sign to receive a Touchstones Week kit with everything you need to lead a discussion in your community.