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Mix & Move with AI - Code.org
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2 to 9
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The "Mix & Move with AI" unit from Code.org is a free, hands-on curriculum that engages students in creating, coding, and choreographing digital media using artificial intelligence....more
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The "Mix & Move with AI" unit from Code.org is a free, hands-on curriculum that engages students in creating, coding, and choreographing digital media using artificial intelligence. Students experiment with remixing music, designing virtual dancers, and exploring how AI models generate creative outputs. The lessons are easy for educators to use, even without prior AI experience, and include teacher guides, student activities, and discussion prompts that encourage computational thinking, creativity, and responsible AI use. Some videos and tutorials are hosted on YouTube, so teachers should check school access settings before use.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (254), coding (96), dance (41)
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Have students use the interactive platform to design a virtual dancer that moves to a chosen beat. They adjust rhythm, tempo, and style to see how AI interprets movement and music together. Have students remix an existing dance by changing AI-generated moves or music selections. Discuss how machine learning can be creative but still depends on human choices and input. Encourage students to invent their own AI-powered creative project ideas, such as generating a story rhythm, creating a visual art piece with AI, or coding a short interactive show. Then, have them present their prototype or plan to the class.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Museo Frida Kahlo Virtual Tour - Museo Frida Kahlo
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K to 12
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Explore the colorful and vibrant world of Frida Kahlo by taking a virtual tour of the Frida Kahlo Museum. The museum building is the place where Kahlo was born and ...more
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Explore the colorful and vibrant world of Frida Kahlo by taking a virtual tour of the Frida Kahlo Museum. The museum building is the place where Kahlo was born and lived for most of her life, making it easy to discover her spirit and artwork, even virtually. Follow the arrows to explore the 360-degree views of the museum exterior and interior, zoom in and out to view artifacts from different angles and perspectives, and follow pathways to tour the museum. The virtual tour is available in both English and Spanish.
tag(s): art history (103), artists (91), museums (51), virtual field trips (135)
In the Classroom
Offer students time to explore this virtual museum while studying artists or Mexican culture. Have students create artwork in Kahlo's style, then share it as a gallery walk using Google Slides, reviewed here or Padlet, reviewed here. Ask students to choose several of their favorite pieces, explain their significance using animated characters, and choose a personalized background with Animate Characters, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Tech Made Easy with Animoto - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 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 October 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.
Amplify student engagement through video storytelling! This workshop will explore Animoto, a user-friendly video creation platform that makes professional-quality videos accessible to teachers and students alike. Whether you teach elementary math or high school history, you'll discover how student-created videos can serve as powerful formative assessments that deepen content understanding. You'll learn to navigate Animoto's free features, explore instructional applications, and develop practical implementation strategies that boost student engagement. We'll also weave in essential media literacy skills to help students become critical consumers and creators of digital content. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Create instructional videos using Animoto's free features. 2. Design video-based formative assessments for student learning. 3. Integrate media literacy into video creation activities. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Amplify student engagement through video storytelling! This workshop will explore Animoto, a user-friendly video creation platform that makes professional-quality videos accessible to teachers and students alike. Whether you teach elementary math or high school history, you'll discover how student-created videos can serve as powerful formative assessments that deepen content understanding. You'll learn to navigate Animoto's free features, explore instructional applications, and develop practical implementation strategies that boost student engagement. We'll also weave in essential media literacy skills to help students become critical consumers and creators of digital content. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Create instructional videos using Animoto's free features. 2. Design video-based formative assessments for student learning. 3. Integrate media literacy into video creation activities. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): OK2Askarchive (83), professional development (295)
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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 Templates That Work: Quick & Easy Prompting Solutions - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from October 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 October 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 AI prompt templates that make artificial intelligence accessible and practical for every K-12 classroom. In this interactive workshop, you'll discover how structured prompting frameworks can transform complex AI interactions into straightforward, reliable tools for creating engaging learning experiences. We'll focus on free AI platforms that can help you turn these prompt templates into differentiated materials, assessment ideas, and creative learning activities--all while maintaining pedagogical best practices. Whether you're completely new to AI or looking to streamline your prompting process, this session will equip you with simple, effective templates you can use immediately to enhance your instruction. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Apply AI prompt templates to create instructional materials for their specific classroom needs. 2. Use structured AI prompts to generate differentiated learning activities that serve diverse student populations. 3. Refine AI-generated content to ensure pedagogical effectiveness and alignment with learning objectives. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Explore AI prompt templates that make artificial intelligence accessible and practical for every K-12 classroom. In this interactive workshop, you'll discover how structured prompting frameworks can transform complex AI interactions into straightforward, reliable tools for creating engaging learning experiences. We'll focus on free AI platforms that can help you turn these prompt templates into differentiated materials, assessment ideas, and creative learning activities--all while maintaining pedagogical best practices. Whether you're completely new to AI or looking to streamline your prompting process, this session will equip you with simple, effective templates you can use immediately to enhance your instruction. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Apply AI prompt templates to create instructional materials for their specific classroom needs. 2. Use structured AI prompts to generate differentiated learning activities that serve diverse student populations. 3. Refine AI-generated content to ensure pedagogical effectiveness and alignment with learning objectives. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (254), OK2Askarchive (83), professional development (295)
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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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Celebrating Kwanzaa with Your Class - Kami
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3 to 7
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The article from Kami, titled Celebrating Kwanzaa With Your Class, offers a helpful overview of the holiday, including its significance, its meaning, and how to incorporate it...more
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The article from Kami, titled Celebrating Kwanzaa With Your Class, offers a helpful overview of the holiday, including its significance, its meaning, and how to incorporate it into the classroom. It explains the core traditions and symbols of Kwanzaa in straightforward language. Then it shares digital-friendly ways to engage students, including collaborative annotations, interactive worksheets, and free templates that integrate easily into online or print instruction. The piece provides practical ideas for making the celebration meaningful and accessible to students from diverse backgrounds.
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tag(s): african american (120), holidays (245), kwanzaa (22)
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Have students highlight or annotate key details in a short Kwanzaa article using Kami tools, focusing on symbols like the kinara, mkeka mat, and unity cup. They can share one discovery with the class. Using a free Kami template, have students select one of the seven principles and write a reflection on how that value can be applied in school. Then, add images, icons, or drawings to bring it to life. Groups can collaborate in Kami to design an online poster that explains the meaning behind Kwanzaa traditions. Then have them present their digital display to the class or embed it into a class website to teach others.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How to Teach Kids about Kwanzaa - CharlottesvilleFamily
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This article offers educators practical and engaging ways to introduce the holiday of Kwanzaa to students. It covers the origins of the holiday, the seven guiding principles (Nguzo...more
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This article offers educators practical and engaging ways to introduce the holiday of Kwanzaa to students. It covers the origins of the holiday, the seven guiding principles (Nguzo Saba). It suggests hands-on activities, such as creating a Kwanzaa display, lighting the kinara, cooking together, and making crafts that reflect cultural heritage. The article emphasizes the importance of community, values, and connection, and provides meaningful suggestions for families and classrooms to celebrate inclusively.
tag(s): african american (120), crafts (90), holidays (245), kwanzaa (22)
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Show pictures of symbols such as the kinara, unity cup, and colorful, woven mats. Have students predict their purpose and meaning, then confirm using the article to build curiosity and background knowledge. After learning about the seven principles, students choose one and create a mini collage (paper or digital using Photo Collage, reviewed here) that shows how the value can be practiced in school or at home. Inspired by the article's emphasis on celebration and togetherness, assign students to research a traditional food eaten during Kwanzaa. Then have them write a short informational paragraph explaining its significance and design a recipe card with symbols and colors representing the holiday.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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7 Kwanzaa Activities for Elementary Students - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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K to 5
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The blog post "7 Kwanzaa Activities & Lesson Plans for Elementary Students" from HMH offers teachers a fun and meaningful way to teach this holiday by providing one activity tied ...more
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The blog post "7 Kwanzaa Activities & Lesson Plans for Elementary Students" from HMH offers teachers a fun and meaningful way to teach this holiday by providing one activity tied to each of the seven guiding principles of Kwanzaa. It includes a range of hands-on ideas such as memory games, crafting a paper kinara, and a math activity using recipes that make the celebration relevant across subjects. With this resource teachers can engage students in cultural learning, social studies, art, and math while fostering deeper conversations about community, values, and celebration.
tag(s): african american (120), crafts (90), holidays (245), kwanzaa (22)
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Give each small group a short description of one of the seven Kwanzaa principles and have them guess which principle it represents. Groups can share their answers and learn the complete set as a class. Students can create a paper kinara or a digital design using Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here and label each candle with its principle. Have them write two or three sentences explaining how that principle can be practiced at school or in their community. Using a sample Kwanzaa celebration recipe (for example, cornbread or a fruit salad), have students solve multiplication or division problems to adjust ingredient amounts for different group sizes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teaching About Kwanzaa - We Are Teachers
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3 to 6
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Discover a thoughtful guide for introducing Kwanzaa in the classroom. It explains how the holiday began in 1966 to honor African American heritage and describes its core symbols along...more
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Discover a thoughtful guide for introducing Kwanzaa in the classroom. It explains how the holiday began in 1966 to honor African American heritage and describes its core symbols along with the seven guiding principles of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. The article also provides creative classroom ideas such as newsletters or pen pal projects, literature and writing connections, and art activities that invite students to explore and express these values.
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tag(s): african american (120), holidays (245), kwanzaa (22)
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Give students short descriptions or scenarios and have them sort each one under the correct Kwanzaa principle to spark discussion and build understanding of the core values. After exploring the article, students can write a short paragraph or mini-brochure that explains one symbol of Kwanzaa, such as the kinara or unity cup, and share it with classmates. Have students brainstorm a small class project that reflects one of the seven principles, such as helping younger students or organizing a classroom supply drive, and present a plan for how they will put the value into action.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Celebrating Kwanzaa - National Geographic Kids
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The article from National Geographic Kids provides a clear and engaging introduction to the holiday of Kwanzaa, explaining how it is celebrated through rituals such as lighting a seven-candled...more
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The article from National Geographic Kids provides a clear and engaging introduction to the holiday of Kwanzaa, explaining how it is celebrated through rituals such as lighting a seven-candled kinara, a feast called karamu, and meaningful symbols in an African-influenced style. It describes the colors, traditions, daily candle-lighting purpose, and social meaning of unity, cultural heritage, and hope for the future. The language is kid-friendly yet informative, making it a ready-to-use background piece for classrooms.
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After reading the article, students can work in pairs to create a short list of the "top five facts" about Kwanzaa and share it with the class to build a collective understanding. Have students design a colorful kinara using paper, digital tools, or clay. They can label each candle's meaning and write a brief explanation of how the principles help build strong communities. Have students match each of the seven principles of Kwanzaa with real-world examples from their own lives or community. They can record their ideas on sticky notes and place them under principle posters around the room.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Sharing Hanukkah at School - PJ Library
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K to 5
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Imagine walking into a classroom ready to share the joy of Hanukkah. That is exactly the vibe the article from PJ Library evokes. It guides classroom visitors and teachers through ...more
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Imagine walking into a classroom ready to share the joy of Hanukkah. That is exactly the vibe the article from PJ Library evokes. It guides classroom visitors and teachers through the holiday's story, symbols, and traditions in a simple and inviting way. You will find ready-to-use suggestions to engage preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students, including book lists, games, crafts, and discussion prompts. The article also offers tips on framing ideas such as bravery, freedom, and light in ways that feel meaningful and engaging for younger learners.
tag(s): crafts (90), game based learning (281), hanukkah (22), holidays (245), religions (121), symbols (18)
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Read a short Hanukkah picture book recommended in the article, then have students turn and talk about one tradition or character trait they noticed, helping build background knowledge in a fun and social way. Assign small groups a Hanukkah symbol, such as the menorah, dreidel, or olive oil. Students can research its meaning and present a quick "show and teach" demonstration using visuals or props. After discussing the theme of light as a symbol of hope, students can write a paragraph or poem about something that brings light to their own lives and illustrate it to create a class display that connects personal reflection to the holiday.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How to Teach Your Kid's Class About Hanukkah - Kveller
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K to 5
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View this cheerful and helpful guide, which provides teachers with everything they need to introduce this joyful holiday engagingly. The article explains the story and traditions of...more
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View this cheerful and helpful guide, which provides teachers with everything they need to introduce this joyful holiday engagingly. The article explains the story and traditions of Hanukkah in simple language, highlighting familiar customs such as lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel, and enjoying tasty treats. It also shares creative and hands-on activity ideas, including crafts and printables, that make learning about the Festival of Lights exciting and memorable for students.
tag(s): crafts (90), hanukkah (22), holidays (245), religions (121)
In the Classroom
After reading about the menorah, have students solve multiplication or addition problems related to the candles over the eight nights, then write a brief explanation of why the menorah is a powerful symbol of hope. Have students learn to play dreidel and then create a short informational poster using DesignCap Poster Creator, reviewed here that explains the Hebrew letters, their meanings, and the historical connection to the Hanukkah story. Display images or real items such as a menorah, dreidel, and chocolate coins. Students can walk around, observe, and jot down their thoughts on what each item represents before learning its true meaning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Hanukkah Activities - Teachers Pay Teachers
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K to 5
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Discover a diverse selection of free Hanukkah activities created by classroom teachers, ranging from no-prep writing prompts and reading comprehension sheets to coloring pages and craft...more
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Discover a diverse selection of free Hanukkah activities created by classroom teachers, ranging from no-prep writing prompts and reading comprehension sheets to coloring pages and craft templates. Many of the resources offer both digital and print options, making them flexible for use in both in-class and remote learning settings. The materials span a variety of grade levels with options for both primary and upper elementary students, and support subjects such as ELA, math, art, and social studies. It is a handy place to find holiday-themed resources that you can grab and implement quickly without incurring extra costs.
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Use a free vocabulary card set from TPT and have students rotate around the room answering quick questions at each station to build background knowledge about the holiday. Choose a free Hanukkah reading comprehension passage and have students highlight key details, then write a short paragraph summarizing the tradition or event described. Using free printable craft templates such as dreidels or menorahs, students can design and annotate pieces that teach others about Hanukkah symbols and their meanings, turning the room into an educational holiday gallery.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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11 Hanukkah Classroom Games and Activities - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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This blog post from HMH is a festive treasure chest of eleven ready-to-go games and activities to bring the fun and meaning of Hanukkah into your elementary classroom. It offers ...more
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This blog post from HMH is a festive treasure chest of eleven ready-to-go games and activities to bring the fun and meaning of Hanukkah into your elementary classroom. It offers everything from spinning dreidels and building creative menorahs to writing acrostic poems and exploring the story of the Maccabees in playful ways. Whether you're teaching in person or online, the suggestions are flexible and engaging, making it perfect for turning those eight days of celebration into memorable learning experiences.
tag(s): crafts (90), hanukkah (22), holidays (245), religions (121)
In the Classroom
Kick off class with a quick dreidel-spinning contest. Students can tally and graph the results using Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here to introduce or reinforce basic data skills. Using classroom craft supplies, LEGO bricks, or recycled materials, have students build a sturdy menorah model and explain their engineering choices. Include a short writing prompt about the symbolism of each candle. Assign students to create an acrostic poem for the word "Hanukkah" using sensory details and key vocabulary from the holiday's story. They can illustrate and share their poem digitally or display it in the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Timeline Templates - Genially
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4 to 12
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Genially's timeline templates offer educators an engaging and visually dynamic way to present chronological information. These templates are fully customizable, allowing teachers to...more
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Genially's timeline templates offer educators an engaging and visually dynamic way to present chronological information. These templates are fully customizable, allowing teachers to add text, images, icons, and interactive elements to highlight key events or concepts in subjects like history, literature, or science. With a variety of styles--such as vertical, horizontal, or circular layouts--teachers can easily tailor timelines to fit their lesson goals and student needs.
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tag(s): digital storytelling (157), infographics (67), multimedia (56), timelines (58)
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Students can retell events from a novel or a historical figure's life using a timeline with images and clickable text, making reading comprehension more interactive and visual. Have students create timelines that connect historical events with scientific discoveries or literary works from the same era. Assign specific events to different students or groups to add to a shared timeline, promoting teamwork and reinforcing sequencing skills. Students can build a yearlong timeline of their learning journey, showcasing key projects, reflections, and academic milestones to share during student-led conferences.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The AMAYZING Outdoors - Van Andel Institute for Education
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Van Andel Institute for Education's A"MAY"Zing Outdoors promotes outdoor activities for learning and fun. These lessons help alleviate "spring" fever as the end of the year approaches,...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education's A"MAY"Zing Outdoors promotes outdoor activities for learning and fun. These lessons help alleviate "spring" fever as the end of the year approaches, but can be used at any time throughout the year. Activities include: STEAM Team, Naturexplore Scavenger Hunt, Peaceful Planters, and Do Something! Bingo. 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): conservation (106), recycling (45)
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Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to take pictures/videos of themselves completing the activities from the "STEAM Team." Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here, to document the growth of their plant during the "Peaceful Planters" lesson. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to reflect on their learning after playing "Do Something! Bingo."Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Valentine's Day STEAM - Van Andel Institute for Education
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The Valentine's Day STEAM lesson offers an engaging, cross-curricular activity that blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This hands-on lesson challenges students...more
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The Valentine's Day STEAM lesson offers an engaging, cross-curricular activity that blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This hands-on lesson challenges students to build a candy box that can withstand a drop from three feet, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and engineering design thinking. The activity includes clear objectives, suggested materials, a student handout, and extension ideas, making it a ready-to-use resource for integrating seasonal fun with meaningful STEM learning.
tag(s): holidays (245), STEM (340), valentines day (11)
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Have students design and build a Valentine's candy box that can protect its contents when dropped from a height of three feet. Provide basic materials, such as cardboard, cotton balls, tape, and paper, to encourage creative thinking and collaboration. Challenge students to design a heart-shaped parachute that will slow the fall of a candy box. Use tissue paper, string, and tape to explore drag, air resistance, and basic physics concepts. Before building, have students use a digital design tool like Google Drawings reviewed here to visualize and plan their candy box. This allows them to apply tech skills and practice design thinking.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Halloween Activities and Lesson Plans - AFT's Share My Lesson
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Discover nearly 100 free resources spanning PreK through 12th grade, designed to help teachers infuse seasonal fun into the curriculum. You'll find everything from STEM experiments...more
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Discover nearly 100 free resources spanning PreK through 12th grade, designed to help teachers infuse seasonal fun into the curriculum. You'll find everything from STEM experiments such as "Oozing Pumpkin" and math challenges to reading prompts, art projects, and cross-curricular lessons. These flexible materials support a wide range of subjects, allowing educators to celebrate October in a way that keeps learning front and center.
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Have students predict, measure, and record data on a pumpkin's weight, circumference, and number of seeds. Use the "Oozing Pumpkin" activity for an exciting, hands-on lesson on chemical reactions. Use creative writing prompts from this collection to inspire students to craft short Halloween-themed stories that incorporate literary devices such as simile and personification. Provide recycled materials for students to design and build their own "monster" creations, and then have them write descriptive paragraphs or backstories for their inventions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Interactive Lessons with Canva's AI Magic Tools - TeachersFirst
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Register to view this on-demand OK2Ask professional learning workshop from May 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 May 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.
Take your Canva skills to the next level by harnessing the power of AI to create more engaging and interactive instructional materials. In this workshop, you'll discover how Canva's AI Magic features can streamline your lesson preparation, generate creative content, and enhance student learning experiences. Learn to use AI-powered tools for text generation, image creation, and design enhancement while maintaining pedagogical effectiveness. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Master Canva's AI Magic tools (Magic Design, Magic Edit, and Magic Write) to enhance instructional materials. 2. Create differentiated learning resources using AI-assisted features while maintaining instructional integrity. 3. Develop practical strategies for incorporating AI-enhanced Canva projects into existing lesson plans and assignments. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
Take your Canva skills to the next level by harnessing the power of AI to create more engaging and interactive instructional materials. In this workshop, you'll discover how Canva's AI Magic features can streamline your lesson preparation, generate creative content, and enhance student learning experiences. Learn to use AI-powered tools for text generation, image creation, and design enhancement while maintaining pedagogical effectiveness. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Master Canva's AI Magic tools (Magic Design, Magic Edit, and Magic Write) to enhance instructional materials. 2. Create differentiated learning resources using AI-assisted features while maintaining instructional integrity. 3. Develop practical strategies for incorporating AI-enhanced Canva projects into existing lesson plans and assignments. 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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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 (32), perspective (25), podcasts (149), puzzles (158), summarizing (25), teaching strategies (67), thinking routines (29), thinking skills (84)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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 (340)
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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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