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6 Essential Thinking Routines you Need in your Repertoire - Thinking Museum
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4 to 12
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View this resource from the Thinking Museum, which presents six inquiry-based routines that educators can use to deepen students' thinking and engagement, particularly around art, objects,...more
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View this resource from the Thinking Museum, which presents six inquiry-based routines that educators can use to deepen students' thinking and engagement, particularly around art, objects, or complex ideas. The routines, such as See, Think, Wonder, Looking Ten Times Two, Step Inside, Headlines, Creative Questions, and ESP+I (Experience / Struggles / Puzzles / Insights), offer structured ways to move learners from observation to interpretation, perspective taking, summarizing, curiosity, and reflection. Each routine is explained with its purpose, suggested questions, and tips for adaptation. The activities emphasize flexibility and encourage teachers to build these routines into their "thinking toolkit" for richer classroom discussions.
tag(s): brain (56), inquiry (30), perspective (24), podcasts (139), puzzles (156), summarizing (25), teaching strategies (59), thinking routines (27), thinking skills (74)
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Display several images, artifacts, or short text excerpts around the room. Students can rotate in groups, using the See, Think, Wonder routine at each station to record their observations, interpretations, and questions on sticky notes or a shared Padlet, reviewed here. After reading a story or historical event, have students "step inside" the mind of a character or figure. Next, they can write or record brief reflections from that person's perspective, describing their thoughts, feelings, and motivations. Using Creative Questions, students can brainstorm inquiry-based questions related to a class topic (e.g., "What would happen if...?" or "Why does this matter today?"). Post them on a question wall to inspire deeper research or writing projects.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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National Reading Month - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Celebrate National Reading Month with engaging activities that encourage students to explore the world, write their own stories, and harness the power of books to create projects and...more
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Celebrate National Reading Month with engaging activities that encourage students to explore the world, write their own stories, and harness the power of books to create projects and presentations. Students can also participate in STEM and history-based lessons. Featured activities include March Into Reading, Story Quest, Reading Around the World, and Books to Build. Grade bands for the lesson plans are organized as follows: Kindergarten-Grade 2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6-8. Each activity is linked to a Google Slides presentation that provides a teacher overview, estimated time required, targeted skills, and reflection prompts.
tag(s): digital reading (18), STEM (333)
In the Classroom
Have students complete the Story Quest activity by choosing a reading-themed mission from the slides, and create a comic strip on paper or using Free Comic Strip Maker reviewed here. Set up a classroom "passport" system where students stamp their passports after reading books from different regions. Pair a STEM-based story (like Rosie Revere, Engineer) with a hands-on engineering challenge, such as building a simple machine or bridge using classroom materials to solve a problem from the book. After reading a book with a strong setting or theme, have students design and build a model (using paper, recyclables, or digital tools like Tinkercad reviewed here) that represents a key element, such as a character's home or an invention from the story.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Earth Day Explorers - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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The Van Andel Institute for Education's Earth Day Explorers will teach students why it is important to take care of the Earth and show them ways they can help. Activities ...more
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The Van Andel Institute for Education's Earth Day Explorers will teach students why it is important to take care of the Earth and show them ways they can help. Activities include: "Wonderful World Scavenger Hunt," "Hazards to Our Home," "Found Art," and "Take Action." Lessons are grouped into kindergarten through grade 2, grades 3 through 5, and grades 6 through 8. All games are linked to Google Slides that include a teacher overview, the required time, skills, and reflection.
tag(s): earth (189), earth day (61), environment (246), recycling (44), STEM (333)
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Students can create a public service announcement using Buzzsprout, reviewed here while completing the "Take Action" lesson. Students can upload their "art" to Seesaw, reviewed here after completing their "Found Art" artwork. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a book on all the animals that they learned about from the "Wonderful World Scavenger Hunt" activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Maker's 50 Download - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 12
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The VAI Education Maker's 50 resource provides a comprehensive guide for classroom makerspaces. It includes printable materials such as posters, a checklist, and visual labels designed...more
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The VAI Education Maker's 50 resource provides a comprehensive guide for classroom makerspaces. It includes printable materials such as posters, a checklist, and visual labels designed to help you curate a well-stocked and engaging maker environment. Ideal for STEM, arts, or cross-disciplinary projects, the Maker's 50 offers both structure and flexibility to empower student-driven creativity.
tag(s): makerspace (39), STEM (333)
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Makerspace can be used in the classroom to engage students in hands-on learning. While completing these activities, students can use Seesaw reviewed here to journal their learning. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to post questions. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to research information. These tools are versatile: display the poster near a donation bin to invite contributions, use the checklist to ensure you've covered all key materials, and label storage areas to keep everything organized. Ideal for STEM, arts, or cross-disciplinary projects, the Maker's 50 offers both structure and flexibility to empower student-driven creativity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Day of the Dead Resources - National Museum of the American Latino
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3 to 12
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This site offers an extensive collection of learning materials and virtual exhibitions that teach and tell the story of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Visit the link ...more
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This site offers an extensive collection of learning materials and virtual exhibitions that teach and tell the story of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Visit the link to the Learning Kit to access Smithsonian collections, videos, music, and hands-on activities. The virtual exhibitions tell the stories of honoring ancestors, the meaning of the altar as part of Dia de los Muertos celebrations, and the tale of La Catrina: Lady of the Dead. Other offerings on the site include options to register for free virtual events that share information about Mexican music.
tag(s): fall festival (14), halloween (46), holidays (246), mexico (53)
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Enhance student learning by creating trading cards using Big Huge Labs, reviewed here. Have students create cards for different components of Dia de los Muertos, such as the ofrenda, sugar skulls, and the meaning of using marigolds to guide the deceased back to the world of the living. Extend learning by asking students to write a script that tells about this Mexican holiday, then record a podcast using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here to share with their family and friends.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Happier Holidays - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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Van Andel Institute for Education's Happier Holidays program encourages students to spread kindness, explore diverse cultural traditions, and engage in fun STEAM challenges. Featured...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education's Happier Holidays program encourages students to spread kindness, explore diverse cultural traditions, and engage in fun STEAM challenges. Featured activities include Twelve Days of STEAM, Holiday Traditions, Kindness Bingo, and Cards of Care. Lessons are available for three grade bands: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. Each activity is delivered through Google Slides and includes a teacher guide, estimated duration, targeted skills, and reflection opportunities.
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Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to post all the information that they learn while researching holiday traditions around the world. Have students create heartfelt cards for individuals in hospitals, nursing homes, or the military during the holiday season. Connect students with senior citizens to learn about their life stories and holiday memories.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Spooktacular STEAM - Van Andel Institute for Education
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K to 8
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The Van Andel Institute for Education's "Spooktacular STEAM" resource offers a collection of four free, Halloween-themed units. Each unit includes three lesson plans, one for each grade...more
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The Van Andel Institute for Education's "Spooktacular STEAM" resource offers a collection of four free, Halloween-themed units. Each unit includes three lesson plans, one for each grade level (K-2, 3-5, and 6-8). Lessons are designed to engage students in grades K-8 with creative, hands-on activities that integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Activities include challenges like "Engin-eerie Activities," "A Gas-tly Glow," "Mysterious Mathemagic," "EEK-o-systems," and "Gak Attack!" These lessons encourage students to apply the engineering design process and critical thinking skills in a fun, seasonal context. All materials are accessible through Google Slides, providing educators with ready-to-use resources that include teacher overviews, estimated time requirements, targeted skills, and reflection prompts.
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Students can engage in the activities that are available on the site. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to answer the reflect questions. When completing the Spooktacular STEAM: Mysterious Mathemagic, students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a collaborative mystery number book.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Washington Crossing the Delaware Painting: Mount Vernon - PBS LearningMedia
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4 to 10
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The PBS LearningMedia resource "Washington Crossing the Delaware" offers a short, accessible video that introduces students to Emanuel Leutze's famous 1851 painting and explores its...more
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The PBS LearningMedia resource "Washington Crossing the Delaware" offers a short, accessible video that introduces students to Emanuel Leutze's famous 1851 painting and explores its historical and symbolic significance. The video highlights how the artwork was intended to inspire unity and patriotism, especially during times of national division. The resource is designed for classroom use and includes discussion questions and background information to support historical thinking and visual analysis skills. It's an excellent tool for helping students understand how art can reflect and influence public perceptions of historical events.
tag(s): art history (102), presidents (151), washington (33)
In the Classroom
Show the painting without context and have students write short reactions or questions on sticky notes. Then, play the video and discuss how their initial impressions compare to what they learned. While watching the video, students can take notes on symbols in the painting (ex., the flag, Washington's posture, ice chunks) and then research what each might represent. Students find or create a modern artwork that conveys a message about unity, leadership, or patriotism, then compare it to Leutze's painting.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Washington Crossing the Delaware - WGBH
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Discover an engaging exploration of Emanuel Leutze's iconic 1851 painting. Students can explore various aspects of the artwork through labeled sections and informative layers, gaining...more
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Discover an engaging exploration of Emanuel Leutze's iconic 1851 painting. Students can explore various aspects of the artwork through labeled sections and informative layers, gaining insight into the historical context and the diverse individuals represented. This resource serves as a valuable educational tool, encouraging students to analyze art to gain a deeper understanding of historical events and figures.
tag(s): art history (102), presidents (151), washington (33)
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Have students select a figure from the painting (using the labeled sections on the site) and write a journal entry or short narrative from that person's point of view. Using the interactive commentary on historical accuracy, students can make a T-chart using Online Productivity Suite, reviewed here comparing facts vs. artistic choices in the painting. Students recreate the scene with a modern twist--imagining a different setting, era, or group of people crossing for a cause. They can draw, write, or perform their reinterpretation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Copilot for Educators: Transforming Teaching with AI - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from August 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey,...more
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from August 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.
Save time and enhance your teaching practice with your new AI teaching assistant: Microsoft Copilot! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn effective prompt engineering techniques you can use to generate lesson ideas, create differentiated materials, and develop scaffolded assessments aligned with learning objectives in minutes. Complete collaborative activities where you'll experiment with practical integration strategies that leverage Copilot as a teaching assistant while maintaining instructional integrity and addressing the unique needs of diverse learners. This session goes beyond basic operations to emphasize critical AI literacy, ethical considerations, and how to guide students in responsible AI use. Join us to discover how this powerful AI tool can transform your workflow while building essential skills for an AI-integrated educational landscape. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Craft effective prompts to generate differentiated classroom resources that meet diverse student needs. 2. Evaluate and refine AI-generated content while maintaining instructional integrity. 3. Design activities that develop student AI literacy and responsible use practices. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Save time and enhance your teaching practice with your new AI teaching assistant: Microsoft Copilot! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn effective prompt engineering techniques you can use to generate lesson ideas, create differentiated materials, and develop scaffolded assessments aligned with learning objectives in minutes. Complete collaborative activities where you'll experiment with practical integration strategies that leverage Copilot as a teaching assistant while maintaining instructional integrity and addressing the unique needs of diverse learners. This session goes beyond basic operations to emphasize critical AI literacy, ethical considerations, and how to guide students in responsible AI use. Join us to discover how this powerful AI tool can transform your workflow while building essential skills for an AI-integrated educational landscape. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Craft effective prompts to generate differentiated classroom resources that meet diverse student needs. 2. Evaluate and refine AI-generated content while maintaining instructional integrity. 3. Design activities that develop student AI literacy and responsible use practices. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), Microsoft (55), OK2Askarchive (83), professional development (290)
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: AI-Enhanced Assessment Design: Reimagining Feedback and Evaluation - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from August 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey,...more
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from August 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.
Assessment is one of the most time-intensive and critical aspects of teaching--but artificial intelligence (AI) is changing that equation. In this dynamic workshop, we'll explore how education-focused AI tools can help you design more varied, accessible, and meaningful assessments that support student growth while saving valuable planning time. You'll gain hands-on experience with free, web-based AI resources that generate customized formative checks, rubrics, authentic performance tasks, and differentiated feedback aligned to your specific learning goals. Discover how to thoughtfully integrate these tools into your assessment strategies to meet diverse learner needs, encourage student reflection, and provide more timely guidance. Leave with practical strategies for balancing the efficiency of AI with your professional expertise to create assessment experiences that elevate student agency and engagement. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Design AI-enhanced assessments that align with standards while addressing diverse learning needs. 2. Use AI tools to create customized rubrics and feedback to make differentiation more manageable. 3. Develop strategies for thoughtfully integrating AI into assessment practices while maintaining instructional integrity. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Assessment is one of the most time-intensive and critical aspects of teaching--but artificial intelligence (AI) is changing that equation. In this dynamic workshop, we'll explore how education-focused AI tools can help you design more varied, accessible, and meaningful assessments that support student growth while saving valuable planning time. You'll gain hands-on experience with free, web-based AI resources that generate customized formative checks, rubrics, authentic performance tasks, and differentiated feedback aligned to your specific learning goals. Discover how to thoughtfully integrate these tools into your assessment strategies to meet diverse learner needs, encourage student reflection, and provide more timely guidance. Leave with practical strategies for balancing the efficiency of AI with your professional expertise to create assessment experiences that elevate student agency and engagement. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Design AI-enhanced assessments that align with standards while addressing diverse learning needs. 2. Use AI tools to create customized rubrics and feedback to make differentiation more manageable. 3. Develop strategies for thoughtfully integrating AI into assessment practices while maintaining instructional integrity. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (232), assessment (131), OK2Askarchive (83), professional development (290)
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Vibration I Can See: Jazz in Leo Valledor's Art - Asian Art Museum
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This lesson plan explores the connection between abstract art and jazz through the works of Filipino American artist Leo Valledor. Students learn about Valledor's use of color, shape,...more
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This lesson plan explores the connection between abstract art and jazz through the works of Filipino American artist Leo Valledor. Students learn about Valledor's use of color, shape, and movement to create rhythm in his paintings, much like jazz musicians create rhythm in music. Teachers can use this resource to engage students in discussions about cross-cultural influences, abstract expressionism, and the role of music in visual art. Download the Teacher Packet to access five lessons correlated to Common Core Standards, each lesson is designed to take place over two fifty-minute class periods. Activities encourage creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression, making it a valuable addition to art and humanities lessons for upper elementary and secondary students. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): artists (88), asia (134), colors (63), critical thinking (154), cross cultural understanding (177), jazz (16), painting (49), rhythm (22)
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Play different jazz songs while students create abstract artwork inspired by the music's rhythm, tempo, and mood. Discuss how different sounds influence their color choices, brushstrokes, and shapes. In small groups, students can take turns adding to a large abstract painting while listening to jazz, responding visually to one another's work in a musical jam session-like setting. Afterward, they reflect on how the collaborative process mirrored jazz improvisation. Students write a short poem or narrative inspired by one of Valledor's paintings, describing how the shapes and colors "sound" to them. They can personify the artwork as a piece of jazz music, imagining how it would move or feel if it were to come to life.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages - Canadian Museum of Nature
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The Snowflake Drawing Tool from the Canadian Museum of Nature is an interactive online activity that allows students to design and explore snowflake patterns while learning about symmetry...more
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The Snowflake Drawing Tool from the Canadian Museum of Nature is an interactive online activity that allows students to design and explore snowflake patterns while learning about symmetry and crystal formation. Click on the image and drag your mouse to create a snowflake, then choose "finish" to view your snowflake falling from the sky! Continue to the next page to find sharing and download options. This tool helps students understand how real snowflakes develop their six-sided structures based on molecular patterns in nature. It's an excellent resource for integrating art, math, and science, as students can create unique digital snowflakes while exploring concepts like geometry, fractals, and crystallization. Perfect for STEM and winter-themed lessons, this tool engages students in both creative design and scientific exploration.
tag(s): design (70), geometric shapes (139), patterns (71), snow (22), STEM (333), symmetry (31)
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Have students design snowflakes and identify their lines of symmetry and then compare different snowflake designs and discuss what makes them symmetrical. Have students design a unique snowflake and write a poem or short story about it using personification, similes, and metaphors to describe their snowflake's journey from the sky to the ground. Compile a class snowflake book using ePubEditor, reviewed here with their designs and writing. Measure the angles in their snowflake designs and discuss how geometry plays a role in nature and/or explore fractions by estimating how much of the original shape is cut away.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Snowflake Maker- Free Online Paper Snowflake Generator - playback.fm
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The Playback.fm Paper Snowflake Maker is a simple and interactive online tool that allows students to create digital paper snowflakes by cutting out shapes and patterns. Begin by clicking...more
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The Playback.fm Paper Snowflake Maker is a simple and interactive online tool that allows students to create digital paper snowflakes by cutting out shapes and patterns. Begin by clicking on the triangle to create a path, and then make a closed path. When finished, click generate to create a snowflake. Download, print, or share snowflakes using the URL. It's a fun and engaging way to explore symmetry, geometry, and creativity without the need for physical paper. Students can design their snowflakes, preview their patterns, and download or print their creations. This tool is excellent for art, math, and winter-themed activities, helping students understand rotational symmetry and patterns in an easy, hands-on way.
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tag(s): geometric shapes (139), patterns (71), snow (22), symmetry (31)
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Have students create digital snowflakes and analyze their lines of symmetry. They can print out and cut their designs to create a classroom winter display. Have students compare their digital snowflakes to traditional paper-cut versions. Challenge students to estimate what fraction of the paper is cut away. Have them measure and record the angles of their cuts. Students can design a unique snowflake and then write a short poem or descriptive paragraph about it, incorporating figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and personification. Create a class book using Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Paper Snowflake Maker - Dan Gries
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The Paper Snowflake Generator is an interactive online tool that allows students to create virtual paper snowflakes by cutting out shapes and patterns, just like traditional paper snowflake...more
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The Paper Snowflake Generator is an interactive online tool that allows students to create virtual paper snowflakes by cutting out shapes and patterns, just like traditional paper snowflake crafts. This tool is ideal for art, geometry, and symmetry lessons, as it allows students to explore rotational symmetry, patterns, and design concepts in a fun and hands-on way. It's ideal for classrooms with limited supplies or those incorporating digital learning activities. To "cut" the paper away, draw polygons (closed shapes) representing scissor cuts over the triangle on the drawing board to the right. Draw a polygon by clicking on the board to create vertices, and close the polygon by clicking on the first vertex. Teachers can integrate it into math lessons on fractions, symmetry, and transformations, or use it as a creative winter-themed activity. Encourage figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification) to describe their snowflake. Assign a math investigation where students explore fractions and angles in their snowflake designs.
tag(s): fractions (169), geometric shapes (139), snow (22), symmetry (31)
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Have students create digital snowflakes and analyze their lines of symmetry and rotational symmetry. Ask students to count the number of folds and cuts, then predict the final shape before revealing it. After designing snowflakes, students can write a poem inspired by their creation. Students can present their findings in a short math reflection and could create a class collection in Google Slides reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Let's Learn Art - Let's Learn
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Let's Learn Art features interactive videos that invite students to explore their creativity through activities such as Let's Make Music, Let's Pretend, Let's Dance, and Let's...more
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Let's Learn Art features interactive videos that invite students to explore their creativity through activities such as Let's Make Music, Let's Pretend, Let's Dance, and Let's Create segments. Designed to engage young learners in imaginative play and artistic expression, the videos can be sorted by fun themes like Feelings, Colors, Animals, Transportation, My Five Senses, and more. With video lengths ranging from 1.5 to 13 minutes, this resource is perfect for integrating art, movement, and music into the early childhood classroom.
tag(s): creativity (82), recycling (44)
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Students can create videos singing the songs using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here. After watching the informational videos (such as Recycling Ben), students can teach others about recycling. Finally, students can use WordClouds, reviewed here after watching the video titled "Singing about Where We Live" to share all the different places that they live and the languages that they know.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Weather Hunters: Al Roker's Guide for Weather Talks with Kids - PBS Kids For Parents
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PBS's Weather Hunters features Al Roker's Guide for Weather Talks with Kids. Kids will find answers to
"What is rain?," "Why does it snow?," "Where do puddles go when the ...more
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PBS's Weather Hunters features Al Roker's Guide for Weather Talks with Kids. Kids will find answers to
"What is rain?," "Why does it snow?," "Where do puddles go when the sun comes out?," and "How on Earth do you pronounce anemometer?" Children between the ages of two and eight will enjoy Al Roker's entertaining and easy way to explain weather.
tag(s): crafts (93), experiments (60), literacy (121), preK (291), weather (166)
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Students can utilize the resources available on the site. Students can use 3 Circle Venn Diagram by Read Write Think, reviewed here to compare and contrast different types of weather. Finally, students can use Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here to record themselves describing the weather.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Snowflake Generator - Transum Mathematics
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3 to 12
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The Transum Snowflake Generator is an interactive math tool that allows students to explore fractals, symmetry, and patterns by creating digital snowflakes. This activity is ideal for...more
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The Transum Snowflake Generator is an interactive math tool that allows students to explore fractals, symmetry, and patterns by creating digital snowflakes. This activity is ideal for reinforcing geometric transformations, including reflection, rotation, and dilation. Students can adjust settings to observe how small changes impact the overall pattern, making it an excellent resource for discussions on similarity, problem-solving, and fractal geometry. In addition to creating freestyle snowflakes, you can participate in several challenges to develop snowflakes by following the provided directions. Teachers can use it for hands-on lessons in math, computer science, and art, engaging students in both creative design and mathematical reasoning.
tag(s): geometric shapes (139), patterns (71), problem solving (247), snow (22), symmetry (31)
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Have students design a snowflake and identify its lines of symmetry (folding lines where the design matches). Then, challenge them to create snowflakes with specific numbers of symmetrical sections (e.g., 4, 6, or 8). Introduce fractals by showing natural examples (such as snowflakes, trees, and ferns) and have students generate snowflakes at various stages of the design process. Compare their snowflakes and discuss how repeating patterns create complex designs. Have students design digital snowflakes and print them for a classroom display. Compare snowflake designs to traditional paper-cut snowflakes and discuss the difference between digital and handmade art.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: AI for Educator Excellence: Reclaiming Time and Enhancing Instruction - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from July 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey,...more
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from July 2025. Educators seeking recertification credit must watch the recording, complete the feedback survey, and pass the assessment. For details, read the Registration & Credit Options section on the registration page.
Explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can streamline your teaching workflow and enhance instructional design. During this hands-on workshop, you'll learn practical strategies for using AI to automate time-consuming tasks like assessment creation and feedback generation while maintaining pedagogical control. Discover how to leverage AI as a thought partner for lesson planning, differentiation, and creating materials that engage diverse learners. Leave with ready-to-implement techniques for using AI to reclaim your time for what truly matters--building meaningful connections with students. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement AI-powered strategies to streamline administrative tasks, provide timely feedback, and create differentiated learning materials. 2. Evaluate and select appropriate AI tools based on instructional needs, ethical considerations, and pedagogical best practices. 3. Design AI-enhanced learning experiences that prioritize student agency and critical thinking while addressing diverse learning needs. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can streamline your teaching workflow and enhance instructional design. During this hands-on workshop, you'll learn practical strategies for using AI to automate time-consuming tasks like assessment creation and feedback generation while maintaining pedagogical control. Discover how to leverage AI as a thought partner for lesson planning, differentiation, and creating materials that engage diverse learners. Leave with ready-to-implement techniques for using AI to reclaim your time for what truly matters--building meaningful connections with students. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Implement AI-powered strategies to streamline administrative tasks, provide timely feedback, and create differentiated learning materials. 2. Evaluate and select appropriate AI tools based on instructional needs, ethical considerations, and pedagogical best practices. 3. Design AI-enhanced learning experiences that prioritize student agency and critical thinking while addressing diverse learning needs. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
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The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Let's Learn - Thirteen PBS
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K to 2
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Let's Learn is a free educational website packed with engaging video resources. Covering subjects like reading, writing, math, science, art, social studies, STEM, and mind and movement,...more
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Let's Learn is a free educational website packed with engaging video resources. Covering subjects like reading, writing, math, science, art, social studies, STEM, and mind and movement, it offers a well-rounded learning experience. The site also features over 150 picture books by diverse authors and illustrators, promoting representation and inclusion. Educators can easily search resources by subject, full episodes, themes, activities, or "Show What You Know" segments, making it a flexible and valuable tool for early childhood classrooms.
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Students can compare and contrast picture books featured on the site using Google Drawing reviewed here. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to complete a Show What You Know after watching a video. Finally, students can complete one of the Show What You Know activities featured on the website.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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