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Teach with Movies is a fantastic resource that offers free lesson plans and guides to complement movies across various subjects. You don’t need to register; you can immediately access the lesson guides and discussion questions. Every month, we feature specific themes that you can use as a guide to find related movies with accompanying learning … read more »
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Why can you never trust a math teacher holding graph paper? They must be plotting something! What did the triangle say to the circle? “You’re pointless.” Those math jokes may only make “sum” of your students laugh, but they might capture their attention. You can find 101 Silly Math Jokes and Puns to Make Students … read more »
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June 30 is Social Media Day and is an excellent time to consider options for providing students with the tools for responsible use of social media. With over 4.9 billion active users worldwide and teens spending an average of 3 hours daily on social media, it is vital to equip students with the necessary skills … read more »
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Nonfiction reading has something for everyone! Even your most reluctant readers will find a nonfiction book about a topic they are interested in. Reading nonfiction can help students learn about and make connections to their world and history, think critically about topics, learn new vocabulary, increase comprehension, motivate further reading about their own interests, and … read more »
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Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do. Barack Obama As educators, you have the honor of imparting knowledge … read more »
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The bald eagle is a magnificent creature that holds a special place in American history and culture; this symbol of freedom and strength has made a remarkable recovery from the brink of extinction and is now thriving in many parts of the United States. In recognition of this symbol of freedom, June 20th is recognized … read more »
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In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Pablo and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework when using Pablo in your instruction to easily create and share images for social media. Today’s post will offer more guidance about how to use this web tool and provide many classroom use suggestions. Pablo: When … read more »
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Pablo is a free tool that you can use to quickly and easily create and share engaging images for social media. Pablo doesn’t require registration and is very user-friendly. You can choose the shape of your image based on the platform where you plan to post it (for example, a rectangle for Twitter or a square … read more »
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Hectic schedules for families during the school year leave little time to take a walk or enjoy time at the park. As we approach the end of the school year, summertime provides ample opportunities to get our children outdoors and active. However, it can also be challenging to persuade children to put down devices to … read more »
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June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month, a time to celebrate and appreciate these organizations’ conservation, education, and research work. Take advantage of this occasion by bringing the wonders of the animal world into your classroom and engaging your students with fascinating facts, videos, and virtual tours of some of the world’s best zoos and … read more »