3975 language-arts results | sort by:
return to subject listing
Boardous - Boardous
Grades
K to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Boardous is an all-in-one online teaching space for virtual learning activities. The free version gives you a persistent, infinite whiteboard for real-time collaboration, plus built-in...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Boardous is an all-in-one online teaching space for virtual learning activities. The free version gives you a persistent, infinite whiteboard for real-time collaboration, plus built-in video and audio chat. You can create reusable lesson templates, schedule sessions on the built-in calendar, and import PDFs to annotate directly on the board with your students; everything saves automatically to the cloud, so your boards are always available to use right where you finished using them. Invite students by sharing an invitation code; they don't need to create a Boardous account.
tag(s): differentiation (105), Whiteboard (11)
In the Classroom
Use Boardous for small-group work or to assist individual students. If you provide virtual office hours, Boardous is a helpful tool for conducting online learning sessions via video chat and for using the included tools to support learning. Send an invitation code to absent students to review an annotated board created during a lesson, or to meet live and review information they missed. Boardous is also helpful for virtual parent-teacher conferences and for sharing information as you discuss your student's progress.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Word Garden - FunBrain
Grades
2 to 8
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Word Garden is a vocabulary game similar to Wordle that gives players six chances to guess a five-letter word. Choose Play to begin, then pick a level of difficulty from ...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Word Garden is a vocabulary game similar to Wordle that gives players six chances to guess a five-letter word. Choose Play to begin, then pick a level of difficulty from easy, medium, and hard. Type or tap letters to make the first word choice and enter. If a letter is highlighted in pink, it is in the right spot; yellow means the letter is in the word but in the wrong spot; and brown means the chosen letter is not in the word. Players can also use hints if needed.
This site includes advertising.
This site includes advertising.
tag(s): game based learning (294), spelling (96), vocabulary (260)
In the Classroom
Include Word Garden with computer station activities or on choice boards to give students practice studying parts of words. For example, ask students why they choose certain letter combinations or how they eliminate choices based on the position of correct letters in their words. Use My Wordle, reviewed here, to create personalized Wordle activities that include vocabulary words for any subject as an engaging way to introduce and practice vocabulary.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
The Art of Storytelling: Plains Indian Perspectives - Montana Historical Society
Grades
K to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
The Art of Storytelling: Plains Indian Perspectives is a Montana Historical Society curriculum that introduces students to Plains Indian history, culture, and artistic traditions through...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
The Art of Storytelling: Plains Indian Perspectives is a Montana Historical Society curriculum that introduces students to Plains Indian history, culture, and artistic traditions through pictographic art. Lessons explore winter counts, oral storytelling traditions, narrative art, and ledger art while helping students examine how Native people have recorded experiences, shared stories, and expressed cultural perspectives. Each lesson includes objectives, essential questions, standards, preparation guidance, procedures, materials, and assessment ideas. Supporting resources, including student handouts and presentation materials, are also provided for classroom use.
tag(s): stories and storytelling (82), native americans (172), montana (34), art history (109), primary sources (184)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the lessons shared on the website. Students can continue to learn about oral traditions by sharing their own tradition via ScreenPal, reviewed here and explaining how it is the same or different from the Plain Indians. Have students showcase their art in a virtual gallery using Padlet reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Batter Up! 20 Grand Slam Baseball Activities and Crafts for Kids - We Are Teachers
Grades
K to 4
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Batter Up! 20 Grand Slam Baseball Activities and Crafts for Kids features simple math, ELA, and writing activities for your students. Activities include reading and writing about Jackie...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Batter Up! 20 Grand Slam Baseball Activities and Crafts for Kids features simple math, ELA, and writing activities for your students. Activities include reading and writing about Jackie Robinson, solving equations on baseballs, practicing math facts with a baseball diamond, and reading a baseball book.
tag(s): printables (36), game based learning (294), crafts (110), civil rights (230), spelling (96), phonics (57), sports (108), baseball (36)
In the Classroom
Create your own baseball escape room using Online Escape Room Templates, reviewed here. Have students create a baseball game with math facts using Gimkit, reviewed here. Students can create a comic using Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here, sharing fun facts about a famous baseball player.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Free Video Downloader Online - Geekersoft
Grades
K to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Convert and download YouTube videos to any device using the Free Video Downloader Online. First, find and copy the video link on the URL of your web browser (this is ...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Convert and download YouTube videos to any device using the Free Video Downloader Online. First, find and copy the video link on the URL of your web browser (this is different than copying the link to share - you want to see the word "watch" in the link you copy). Next, click download to begin saving to your device, then choose from many different options for the type and size of the file to download. Additional download options include saving as an MP3, JPG thumbnail, or caption. For the final step, a preview will appear after selecting an option for download; pick the three dots in the video preview and choose the option to download. Then, view the download videos on your current media player, such as QuickTime.
tag(s): movies (51), multimedia (69)
In the Classroom
Many schools and districts block YouTube; use this resource to download videos for classroom viewing. Share videos on classroom devices for students to view anytime, even when Internet access is unavailable. Use this tool to download and save videos you wish to show students, especially if they are blocked at school. Save video conversions to a USB stick for easy viewing on many devices.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Elicit - Andreas Stuhlmuller and Jungwon Byun
Grades
8 to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Elicit offers tools to analyze research papers, summarize data, and synthesize research findings. Create an account to begin, then select from three tabs to find and analyze information....more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Elicit offers tools to analyze research papers, summarize data, and synthesize research findings. Create an account to begin, then select from three tabs to find and analyze information. Choose "find papers" to ask a research question and receive results that include a summary and links to supporting facts. Select "Extract data from PDFs" to upload a document from your device, then select the document(s) to view a summary. The final tab allows you to search papers to find a list of concepts, such as solutions to damage to the rainforest from climate change. Free plans offer members 5,000 one-time credits. Elicit uses artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its information-gathering process; be sure to verify the results for accuracy.
tag(s): Research (95), artificial intelligence (372), summarizing (30)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a starting point for more extensive research projects or as a tool for summarizing large documents. For example, if students are studying climate change, use the final tab to find a list of concepts related to climate change solutions, then ask students to choose one concept to develop into a research project. After selecting an idea to explore, ask students to use Mind Map Generator, reviewed here to create an interactive mind map with additional topics to consider. Have students use Canva Docs, reviewed here to share their findings, then use the convert to presentation option to automatically convert the document to a slide presentation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Litmaps - Litmaps Ltd
Grades
9 to 12
1 Favorites
0 Comments
Litmaps offers tools to search and discover relevant academic papers and visualization of the results using literature maps. The literature seed maps display relationships between articles...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Litmaps offers tools to search and discover relevant academic papers and visualization of the results using literature maps. The literature seed maps display relationships between articles in the visualization and trace cited materials. Choose any cited article to view the author(s) and abstract. Free accounts allow for up to 20 search inputs and include 1 Litmap visualization with a maximum of 100 articles.
tag(s): professional development (317), Research (95)
In the Classroom
Use Litmaps as a professional tool for researching current teaching frameworks and strategies. For example, if you are investigating the Science of Reading, search for that term to learn more about the academic research done on this topic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Mackaroy Uncovered - ABC Audio Studios and ABC Children's.
Grades
3 to 6
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Mackaroy Uncovered is a mystery-adventure podcast performed by kids and is a part of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). The podcast is designed for a younger audience and...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Mackaroy Uncovered is a mystery-adventure podcast performed by kids and is a part of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). The podcast is designed for a younger audience and is available for free listening on the ABC website. It follows the story of two 14-year-old best friends, Tang and Mitch, who host an online show investigating conspiracies in their quiet Australian town of Mackaroy. The plot involves the disappearance of the school's principal, Internet outages, and mysterious surveillance, leading Tang and Mitch on a thrilling investigation to uncover the truth.
tag(s): mysteries (30), digital storytelling (178), podcasts (191), listening (120)
In the Classroom
Mackaroy Uncovered provides an excellent opportunity for students to engage in oral storytelling and learn valuable storytelling skills. Students can listen to episodes, analyze narrative techniques, and then create their own stories or podcasts by choosing one of the podcast creators on this page. This process fosters creativity and strengthens communication and presentation skills. Additionally, students can collaborate on storytelling projects, share their work with peers, and provide feedback, creating a dynamic, interactive learning environment centered on storytelling.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Gigafact - Gigafact - Contributors
Grades
6 to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Gigafact's fact briefs offer rich opportunities for classroom engagement and digital citizenship development. Students can analyze the structured format of the fact briefs, including...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Gigafact's fact briefs offer rich opportunities for classroom engagement and digital citizenship development. Students can analyze the structured format of the fact briefs, including the question-and-answer breakdown and linked social media posts, to understand how information is presented and verified. Topics include Democracy and Elections, Economy, Justice, Education, Immigration, and more. These briefs can serve as case studies in media literacy lessons, prompting discussions on critical thinking, source evaluation, and responsible sharing online. Classroom debates and collaborative discussions based on fact briefs encourage students to engage in respectful discourse while honing their fact-checking skills. By integrating Gigafact's resources, educators can empower students to become informed digital citizens who critically evaluate information, engage in civil online conversations, and promote responsible sharing practices.
tag(s): media literacy (140)
In the Classroom
Introduce your class to Gigafact on your interactive whiteboard or with a projector by showing them the listings under one of the "hot" topics from the top menu bar. At the time of this review, Democracy and Elections and Immigration are "hot" topics. Have small groups use RumorGuard, reviewed here to double-check the facts presented by Gigafacts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Stylar - Stylar
Grades
K to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Stylar is an image and design tool incorporating AI to enhance and edit images. It allows members to transform photos using any of the included filters, combine images using AI, ...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Stylar is an image and design tool incorporating AI to enhance and edit images. It allows members to transform photos using any of the included filters, combine images using AI, easily remove objects, and more. Begin by creating an account using your email or logging in with a Google account. Edit images by uploading a photo from your device and choosing from the many editing tools and filters provided. Select "Create a new project" to create images from text, insert objects, and alter images using the provided tools. When finished, images are available in your history and can be downloaded. The free plan offers 30 credits/day (reset daily), 3 auto prompts per day, and 5 text-to-image and image-to-image features per day.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (372), editing (97), images (274)
In the Classroom
Stylar is perfect for many classroom uses and an excellent resource for you and your students. Use the image tools to remove unwanted objects from classroom photos, create profile images of students for student projects, or create AI images for creative writing projects. Include images when creating websites using free tools such as Site123, reviewed here or to add interest with slide presentations designed using Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Connected Papers - ConnectedPapers.com
Grades
K to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Connected Papers generates visual graphs of connected and similar papers based on your search queries. Begin with a search for a topic or use the name of a paper to ...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Connected Papers generates visual graphs of connected and similar papers based on your search queries. Begin with a search for a topic or use the name of a paper to find academic research papers, select a title that fits your criteria, and then select a paper to build your graph. Create a graph with links to scholarly papers relating to your topic and clickable links to view the documents. Free accounts allow members to create five monthly graphs.
tag(s): professional development (317), Research (95)
In the Classroom
Share this site with high school students to find academic papers related to their current research projects or use this tool as a professional aid to research current teaching practices. If citing research found when using Connecting Papers, use MyBib, reviewed here to create citations in many different formats.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Match Game - EquIPHQ
Grades
6 to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
EquIPHQ's card Match Game is an interactive activity designed to test and sharpen your understanding of trademarks, patents, and copyrights. By matching terms with their definitions,...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
EquIPHQ's card Match Game is an interactive activity designed to test and sharpen your understanding of trademarks, patents, and copyrights. By matching terms with their definitions, you'll engage in a fast-paced challenge that reinforces key concepts. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned learner, this game offers an educational and entertaining experience.
tag(s): inventors and inventions (87), matching (9), game based learning (294)
In the Classroom
Have students search for examples of trademarks, patents, or copyrights in their environment (online or in stores) for an IP Scavenger Hunt and match them to the appropriate term or definition from the game. Students can invent their own product or artwork, design a mock trademark, or apply for a patent, integrating the terms and concepts learned. Ask students to simulate roles such as inventors or lawyers in IP cases, discussing how to protect their creations through patents or copyrights. Have cooperative learning groups create a podcast explaining what they learned using a tool like Podbean, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
100 Days of School - PBS
Grades
K to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
PBS's 100 Days of Learning is a treasure trove of engaging, standards-aligned resources designed to enrich the learning journey from preschool to high school. Teachers will find lesson...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
PBS's 100 Days of Learning is a treasure trove of engaging, standards-aligned resources designed to enrich the learning journey from preschool to high school. Teachers will find lesson plans, videos, and activities that span subjects like science, math, social studies, and language arts- all conveniently categorized for every grade level. Whether you want to spark curiosity or deepen understanding, this collection provides flexible, creative tools to keep students engaged and excited about learning for 100 days and beyond.
tag(s): 100thday (8)
In the Classroom
Use one of the science videos to introduce a hands-on experiment, like creating a simple circuit or observing plant growth. Introduce a math concept with one of the interactive math activities, like solving real-world problems or pattern recognition. Provide students with puzzle challenges to apply the idea, working individually or in groups to solve complex problems.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Little Stories for Tiny People - Rhea Pector
Grades
K to 4
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Little Stories for Tiny People is a website offering delightful, original audio stories and podcasts for young children. Each story is crafted to inspire imagination and curiosity while...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Little Stories for Tiny People is a website offering delightful, original audio stories and podcasts for young children. Each story is crafted to inspire imagination and curiosity while teaching valuable life lessons in a fun and engaging way. The content is family-friendly and perfect for bedtime or quiet time, allowing children to enjoy storytelling in a screen-free format. In addition to free stories, the website offers a premium subscription option that unlocks ad-free listening, exclusive bonus episodes, and early access to new content.
This site includes advertising.
This site includes advertising.
tag(s): listening (120), stories and storytelling (82), audio books (40), podcasts (191), preK (354)
In the Classroom
After listening to a story, have students retell it in their own words. They can create a comic strip using a resource such as Toony Tool reviewed here to write it. Select a character from one of the stories and have students explore their traits, motivations, and challenges. Encourage students to write short stories inspired by a theme or character from an episode. Set up listening stations around the classroom where students can listen to different stories from the website. Each station can include related activities, such as drawing their favorite scene, discussing the story's moral, or acting out a part of the story with peers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Text FX - Google
Grades
5 to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
The TextFX by Google website is a powerful AI-driven tool designed to support creative writing and language exploration in the classroom. It includes features such as an alliteration...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
The TextFX by Google website is a powerful AI-driven tool designed to support creative writing and language exploration in the classroom. It includes features such as an alliteration generator to craft phrases with repeated initial sounds, an acronym creator to develop memorable and creative abbreviations, and a simile maker to enhance writing with vivid comparisons using "like" or "as." Additionally, it offers a rhyme finder for poetry and songwriting, a synonym suggestion tool to expand vocabulary, and a text remixing function to inspire new ideas and interpretations. These features make TextFX a versatile resource for engaging students in writing activities, enriching their language skills, and inspiring creativity through fun, interactive tasks.
tag(s): creative writing (121), descriptive writing (40), figurative language (19), artificial intelligence (372)
In the Classroom
Have your students input sentences or paragraphs into the Synonym Suggestion or Text Remixing tools and compare how the word choices change tone or meaning. Students can use the Rhyme Finder to create lyrics for a song or a rap about a classroom theme or subject. Encourage them to experiment with rhythm, wordplay, and rhyming patterns. Students can use the Simile Maker to generate creative comparisons for assigned objects or emotions and incorporate them into descriptive stories or paragraphs. Give students a topic and have them use the Acronym Creator to design acronyms that align with their topic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
ZipCaptions - GitHub
Grades
K to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
ZipCaptions is a tool that generates accurate captions and subtitles for videos, making multimedia content more accessible for students. Teachers can use ZipCaptions to enhance comprehension,...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
ZipCaptions is a tool that generates accurate captions and subtitles for videos, making multimedia content more accessible for students. Teachers can use ZipCaptions to enhance comprehension, support multilingual learners, and provide accessibility for students with hearing impairments. The tool can also aid in literacy development by allowing students to follow along with spoken content. Teachers can use this tool to caption instructional videos, student presentations, or even storytelling projects. This resource is especially useful for flipped classrooms, video-based assignments, or enhancing engagement with digital content.
tag(s): Accessibility (13), hearing impaired (8)
In the Classroom
Have students watch an educational video with ZipCaptions enabled and take notes on key points, unfamiliar vocabulary, and main ideas. In pairs, they can discuss how captions helped them better understand the content. Students can create a short educational video using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here on a topic such as explaining a concept in science, history, or literature. Have the teacher play a video with ZipCaptions, and students can complete a scavenger hunt worksheet looking for items such as a word with a prefix or suffix, identifying a simile or metaphor, or listing three key facts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Drag and Complete the Text - Genially
Grades
2 to 8
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Elevate your classroom activities with Genially's Drag and Complete the Text template--an interactive tool that transforms traditional fill-in-the-blank exercises into engaging drag-and-drop...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Elevate your classroom activities with Genially's Drag and Complete the Text template--an interactive tool that transforms traditional fill-in-the-blank exercises into engaging drag-and-drop experiences. This customizable template allows educators to create dynamic activities where students actively drag words or concepts into the correct spots within a text, reinforcing their understanding through interactive learning. Ideal for subjects like language arts, science, and social studies, the template supports multimedia integration, enabling the addition of audio, video, and animations to enrich the learning experience.
This site includes advertising.
This site includes advertising.
tag(s): study aid (171), vocabulary (260), parts of speech (38)
In the Classroom
Create a passage with missing verbs, punctuation, or parts of speech, and have students drag the correct options into the blanks. Create a brief historical narrative (e.g., the American Revolution, Ancient Egypt) with missing facts or names. Students can complete the story by dragging in accurate terms, helping reinforce comprehension and sequencing. Have students write their own short texts with blanks and correct word options. They can then challenge classmates to complete them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Branching Scenario - Genially
Grades
4 to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Step into the world of interactive storytelling with Genially's Branching Scenario template, where every decision leads to a new path of discovery. This customizable tool empowers educators...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Step into the world of interactive storytelling with Genially's Branching Scenario template, where every decision leads to a new path of discovery. This customizable tool empowers educators to create immersive, choose-your-own-adventure experiences that simulate real-life situations and decision-making processes. By integrating multimedia elements such as audio, video, and animations, teachers can craft engaging narratives that challenge students to think critically and explore various outcomes based on their choices.
tag(s): graphic organizers (64), digital storytelling (178), Teacher Utilities (234), study aid (171)
In the Classroom
Let students explore key character choices from a novel or short story. Each decision in the branching scenario leads to different consequences, helping students analyze character motivation and plot development. Develop a branching timeline and assign students to explore alternate historical outcomes (e.g., "What if the colonies didn't declare independence?"). For SEL or health education, create branching stories about peer interactions, bullying, or decision-making under peer pressure. Students can see the impact of different choices in a safe, guided format.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
AI Fluency: Framework and Foundations - Anthropic
Grades
K to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Learn how to use AI systems effectively, ethically, and safely by completing this free course from Anthropic. The course comprises 12 lessons and is estimated to take 3 to 4 ...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Learn how to use AI systems effectively, ethically, and safely by completing this free course from Anthropic. The course comprises 12 lessons and is estimated to take 3 to 4 hours to complete. Each lesson includes videos, practice exercises, and downloadable reference guides. Complete the final assessment and answer 8 out of 10 questions correctly to receive an official certificate of completion. Participants can retake the quiz multiple times, and certificates are delivered via email. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): STEM (393), artificial intelligence (372), professional development (317)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of this free course to become familiar with AI and how to use it effectively. In addition to providing a background understanding of AI, this course includes information on effective prompting techniques, a crucial skill for anyone who is using AI tools and resources. For additional prompt suggestions for educational use, visit the GenAI Chatbot Prompt Library for Educators, reviewed here to find specific prompt suggestions for many classroom needs, including lesson planning, communication, and assessments. If you work with older students, choose videos from the course to share with students as needed to help them understand how to use AI effectively and safely.
This resource requires PDF reader software like Adobe Acrobat.
Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Online Notepad - Online Notepad
Grades
3 to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Online Notepad is a free, browser-based editor for journaling, brainstorming, quick reflections, and drafting assignments. Create and rename separate notes without an account. Use headings...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Online Notepad is a free, browser-based editor for journaling, brainstorming, quick reflections, and drafting assignments. Create and rename separate notes without an account. Use headings and lists to organize ideas, add images, links, or tables as needed, and check your progress with the built-in word counter. Notes are saved in the browser on the device you use. Print a note or save it as a PDF when you need a copy to keep or share.
This site includes advertising.
This site includes advertising.
tag(s): note taking (35), organizational skills (93), study aid (171)
In the Classroom
At the start of class, have students open their notepads to respond to a journal prompt, warm-up question, or reflection, encouraging a daily writing habit in a distraction-free space. Students can use the notepad to brainstorm essay ideas, story concepts, or project plans. They can freely jot down ideas without worrying about formatting, then copy their work into a more formal document later. Younger students can use the notepad to type spelling lists or practice new vocabulary by writing sentences. Teachers can quickly check by having students print or take a screenshot of their work.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Close comment form