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Free Printable Worksheets for Teachers - Wayground (formerly Quizzizz)
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K to 12
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Wayground (formerly Quizizz) provides a wide collection of free printable worksheets and interactive activities for students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. After creating...more
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Wayground (formerly Quizizz) provides a wide collection of free printable worksheets and interactive activities for students in grades Kindergarten through twelfth. After creating a free account, teachers can access materials across subjects such as math, science, social studies, social emotional learning, fine arts, world languages, reading and writing, and typing. Resources can be downloaded as printable worksheets or launched as interactive quizzes. When using quizzes, teachers can preview, assign, or run live sessions with options for student-led or teacher-led modes. Assignment features allow customization of settings such as timing, attempts, accommodations, question order, answer visibility, and game elements like power-ups and leaderboards. Educators can also create their own content, including assessments, lessons, interactive videos, or passages, with flexible question types and privacy settings for classroom or school use.
tag(s): charts and graphs (193), critical thinking (163), data (199), equations (132), game based learning (284), grammar (140), grammar review (33), matter (50), sign language (16), social and emotional learning (144)
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Students can either complete the worksheet or the quiz on Wayground. When completing a worksheet, students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to show their thinking/understanding of the concept. Students can create their own problems for a quiz on Wayground.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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10 Classroom-Ready Computational Thinking Resources for K-12 - Getting Smart
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K to 12
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Getting Smart's 10 Classroom-Ready Computational Thinking Resources for K-12 is a free article that shares online resources for computational thinking. Some of the resources featured...more
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Getting Smart's 10 Classroom-Ready Computational Thinking Resources for K-12 is a free article that shares online resources for computational thinking. Some of the resources featured include: Computer Science Unplugged: Sorting Algorithm Activities, Google for Education: Exploring Computational Thinking, Poll Everywhere, Thingiverse, and more. After each resource heading, there is a link to the site and a brief description.
tag(s): computational thinking (43), social and emotional learning (144)
In the Classroom
Students can play the computational thinking games that are featured on the site. Students can create their own coding game using Scratch, reviewed here. Students can compare and contrast sites using the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by Read Write Think, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Comic Strip Maker - Lywi.com
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5 to 12
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Want to make a comic strip from scratch? Comic Strip Maker is your answer. Comic Strip Maker allows you to open a photo, create a new image, or choose from ...more
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Want to make a comic strip from scratch? Comic Strip Maker is your answer. Comic Strip Maker allows you to open a photo, create a new image, or choose from the samples. Once you have selected what you would like for your comic, you can add stickers, bubbles, text, draw, and add shapes. Comic Strip Maker also allows you to change the color, shadow, texture, and opacity of the images. After completing your comics, press Save in the left corner, and your image will be saved as a PNG.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (61)
In the Classroom
Students can create comics about themselves to share at the beginning of the year. Students can make historical figures or events into comics, explaining the person's importance or the event. Finally, engage in Comic Strip Maker by creating a 'show what you know' after a science lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gathering Information and Evaluating Resources - Britannica Education
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3 to 5
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This Teach Britannica Lesson Mini: Gathering Information and Evaluating Sources is a ready-to-use research skills lesson for elementary students that helps them learn how to find information...more
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This Teach Britannica Lesson Mini: Gathering Information and Evaluating Sources is a ready-to-use research skills lesson for elementary students that helps them learn how to find information and evaluate sources for trustworthiness. The lesson teaches students to identify primary and secondary sources, understand the difference between digital and non-digital resources, and use effective search strategies. It includes vocabulary, discussion prompts, sorting activities, and real-world research tasks that build digital literacy, critical thinking, and responsible information use. The lesson can be used in literacy, science, social studies, or library/media classes and works well for centers, intervention, or enrichment.
tag(s): evaluating sources (36)
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Have students pretend to be detectives investigating information. Give each group a short article or webpage. They can look for clues that show if the source is strong or weak. As a class, build a checklist of what makes a source trustworthy (author, facts, date, evidence, etc.). Give students a mix of books, articles, websites, and images. Have them sort the sources into categories such as primary/secondary, reliable/unreliable, or digital/print.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Evaluating & Choosing Sources - TeacherTube
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4 to 7
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Introduce your students to the basics of selecting reliable research sources with this engaging video. The video explains different types of sources and shows how to determine whether...more
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Introduce your students to the basics of selecting reliable research sources with this engaging video. The video explains different types of sources and shows how to determine whether information is trustworthy by evaluating factors such as accuracy, relevance, and author credibility. Because the video is designed for elementary learners, it can be used by teachers to introduce research skills, information literacy, and responsible internet use in a simple and easy-to-understand way. This makes it a helpful resource for lessons on research projects, writing assignments, or digital literacy.
tag(s): evaluating sources (36)
In the Classroom
Give students a short, fake, or weak source with problems (no author, no date, opinions, incorrect facts). Have students work in groups to improve the source by adding details that would make it more reliable. Give students a simple research question, have them find two sources, and use the ideas from the video to decide which source is better. Show students screenshots of websites or articles. Students can give a thumbs-up or thumbs-down to show whether the source looks trustworthy, then explain why by checking the author, date, and facts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Evaluate Sources - University of South Carolina
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6 to 12
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Discover clear guidance and lesson ideas to help students learn to assess the reliability and quality of information they find online. The site explains how to check an author's credibility,...more
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Discover clear guidance and lesson ideas to help students learn to assess the reliability and quality of information they find online. The site explains how to check an author's credibility, identify bias, verify facts, and decide whether a source is appropriate for research or classroom use. It is designed as a teaching resource, with examples and strategies to introduce information literacy skills, research skills, and responsible use of digital sources across a variety of subjects.
tag(s): bias (30), evaluating sources (36)
In the Classroom
Give students several websites about the same topic, including one reliable source and one questionable source. Have students use the evaluation guidelines (author, date, bias, evidence, purpose) to decide which source is most trustworthy. Prepare cards with short descriptions of sources (blog post, news article, encyclopedia entry, advertisement, social media post, academic article). Have students sort the cards into categories such as reliable, questionable, or not appropriate for research and justify their choices using the evaluation checklist. Show students an article or website with clear bias and have them highlight words or phrases that show opinion, exaggeration, or one-sided information.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Insta-Lesson - Insta-Lesson
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K to 12
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Create lesson plans quickly using Insta-Lesson--no registration required. Although any educator can use this tool, the creators designed it to help create substitute plans, complete...more
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Create lesson plans quickly using Insta-Lesson--no registration required. Although any educator can use this tool, the creators designed it to help create substitute plans, complete makeup work, and develop enrichment or remediation activities. Start by adding a lesson topic to begin planning, then select a grade level, and optionally include details such as the learning standard and lesson length. Choose from two options to generate your lesson. The first option builds a lesson through guided steps, while the second option quickly generates a lesson using the information you have already added. When finished, Insta-Lesson sends the completed lesson, teacher guide, and slide presentation to your email.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (254), substitutes (25), Teacher Utilities (199)
In the Classroom
Use this tool to create lesson plans for substitutes or remediation, including detailed instructions and standards-aligned activities. After generating the lesson, use the editing tools to modify the plan as needed to match your professional needs and standards. Share the slide presentation with students and add an exit ticket slide to review upon your return. If needed, clarify directions or provide additional instructions for students or your substitute for your lesson by creating a short recording using Awesome Screenshot, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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BingWow - BingWow
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K to 12
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BingWow is a free online tool that lets teachers quickly create custom bingo games using AI, making it a fast way to generate ready-to-use activities. Enter a title, choose a ...more
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BingWow is a free online tool that lets teachers quickly create custom bingo games using AI, making it a fast way to generate ready-to-use activities. Enter a title, choose a card size (small, medium, or large), and select a tone (playful, balanced, or realistic); the AI then generates the bingo content based on your input. You can choose between a standard clue set, where all players have the same clues in different positions, or a wildcard option that creates some unique clues on each board to vary gameplay. After generating a set, each square is editable, allowing you to add images and refine the content before use. The site also includes premade bingo sets organized into categories such as education, holidays, and kids, available directly at the bottom of the homepage. No sign-in is required, and there are no ads, which makes access quick and simple. Users may still need to review and adjust AI-generated clues for accuracy or alignment with learning goals, and customization is limited to editing individual squares rather than changing broader game settings.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (254), game based learning (284), printables (35), worksheets (71)
In the Classroom
BingWow makes it easy to turn any topic into an engaging review game that involves little or no prep time, is free, and has no two cards alike. Start with the basics: enter weekly vocabulary words to generate bingo cards, then call out definitions instead of the words so students must recall the meanings before marking their cards. Create cards with multiplication facts, fractions, or decimals, call out a problem, and have students find the correct answer. Enhance learning by using BingWow during read-alouds or video lessons by loading cards with terms students are likely to encounter, and turn passive viewing into active listening. Extend learning by challenging students to design their own bingo sets tied to a research project, current unit, or independent reading book. Students curate the clues, which requires them to identify key concepts and think critically about what matters most. They can then generate cards through BingWow and lead the class in a live review game.Edge Features:
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Google Labs - Google
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4 to 12
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Google Labs is your home for finding the latest experiments from Google. Scroll down the page to find resources that encourage creativity, learning, and play. Read a summary of the...more
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Google Labs is your home for finding the latest experiments from Google. Scroll down the page to find resources that encourage creativity, learning, and play. Read a summary of the experiment, then choose the "try it now" link to access and explore the resource. Experiments are added frequently; some examples include a tool that creates and plays chess using AI-generated chess pieces, an experiment that generates images with prompts for storytelling, and an experimental career-dreaming tool.
tag(s): animation (61), artificial intelligence (254), careers (196), french (69), images (262), spanish (108), vocabulary development (100)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save Google Labs as a resource to find new and unique learning tools. For example, use Whisk to generate animated images for creative writing projects, or explore words with TestFX to enhance vocabulary and add interest to any writing project. Visit Talking Tours with students to tour cultural institutions, landmarks, or highlighted areas of nature or architecture. If sharing this site with older students, ask them to create a screen recording using a tool like Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here that provides a tutorial for how to use the experiment and shares examples.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wondercraft AI Podcasting - Wondercraft AI
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6 to 12
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Wondercraft AI Podcasting is an online audio-creation platform that allows teachers and students to create podcasts, voice recordings, and narrated projects using artificial intelligence....more
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Wondercraft AI Podcasting is an online audio-creation platform that allows teachers and students to create podcasts, voice recordings, and narrated projects using artificial intelligence. You can type a script, paste text, or upload notes, and the site generates realistic voices, music, and sound effects without needing recording equipment or editing experience. The tool also allows collaboration, sharing by link, and exporting finished audio, making it useful for digital storytelling, presentations, and media projects. Because it requires an account and uses AI voice generation, the site is best suited for older students or teacher-managed classroom projects.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (254), digital storytelling (157), podcasts (150)
In the Classroom
Have students write a short story, myth, or personal narrative, then use Wondercraft to turn the text into a narrated audio story with AI voices and sound effects. They can choose different voices for characters and add background music. Students can research a famous historical figure and write a speech that person might have given. They then use Wondercraft to generate the speech as an audio recording using an AI voice. Students can write simple sentences or conversations in a foreign language and use the AI voice generator to hear correct pronunciation. They can compare the generated voice with their own reading.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Descript - Descript
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6 to 12
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Descript Podcasting is an online tool that allows teachers and students to record, edit, and publish podcasts using simple, text-based editing and AI tools. The site lets you record...more
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Descript Podcasting is an online tool that allows teachers and students to record, edit, and publish podcasts using simple, text-based editing and AI tools. The site lets you record audio or video, automatically transcribe it, and then edit the recording by changing the text, making podcast production easier for beginners. Built-in features include removing filler words, improving sound quality, adding captions, collaborating with others, and publishing finished projects directly online. Because everything can be done in one program, Descript is useful for classroom podcasting, presentations, digital storytelling, and media projects.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (254), digital storytelling (157), podcasts (150)
In the Classroom
Have students pretend to be a character from a story and record a podcast interview. One student plays the host and the other answers questions in character. Students can record a podcast where they act as reporters traveling back in time to interview a historical figure. Students can create a weekly class podcast where they explain vocabulary words in their own words and use them in sentences or short stories.Edge Features:
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Waveroom - Waveroom
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4 to 12
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Waveroom is an online recording studio that lets you record audio and video directly in a web browser without installing any software. The platform can be used to create podcasts, ...more
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Waveroom is an online recording studio that lets you record audio and video directly in a web browser without installing any software. The platform can be used to create podcasts, interviews, lessons, or presentations, and it supports multiple participants recording together with separate audio tracks for easy editing. Because sessions can be shared by link and recordings can be downloaded in high quality, the site works well for student podcast projects, interviews, storytelling, or multimedia reports. Teachers should preview the site and guide students when using it, since an account is required to create recording rooms, and content can be shared online.
tag(s): digital storytelling (157), podcasts (150)
In the Classroom
Have students perform a script, poem, or scene from a story and record it using different voices and expressions. Have students record a debate on a classroom topic or current event. Each student should present an argument and respond to another speaker, helping practice speaking, listening, and reasoning skills. Students can record a short lesson explaining a science concept, such as ecosystems, weather, or space.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dashboard - RSS.com
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4 to 12
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Dashboard is an online podcast hosting platform that lets you create, manage, and publish podcasts through a simple web-based dashboard. Teachers and students can record audio, upload...more
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Dashboard is an online podcast hosting platform that lets you create, manage, and publish podcasts through a simple web-based dashboard. Teachers and students can record audio, upload episodes, and automatically distribute their podcasts to popular listening platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music without needing advanced technical skills. The site includes tools for organizing episodes, tracking analytics, and sharing podcasts through links or embedded players, making it useful for classroom projects involving storytelling, interviews, book talks, or student-created reports. Because accounts are required to create and publish content, teachers should preview the site and guide students when using it for school projects.
tag(s): digital storytelling (157), podcasts (150)
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Have students record a short podcast episode recommending a book they have read. They should include a summary, a favorite part, and reasons others should read it. Students can create a podcast where they pretend to interview a historical figure. They must research the person, write questions, and answer in character using facts from their research. Have students work in small groups to create a weekly news podcast summarizing important events. Have them include at least one school event, one national story, and one world topic.Edge Features:
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Lesson plan: Teaching 9/11 through Comics - PBS NewsHour
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6 to 12
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This PBS NewsHour Classroom lesson plan provides teachers with a structured activity to explore the events of September 11, 2001, using comic books and graphic novels. The lesson encourages...more
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This PBS NewsHour Classroom lesson plan provides teachers with a structured activity to explore the events of September 11, 2001, using comic books and graphic novels. The lesson encourages students to analyze images, discuss emotional reactions, and think critically about how historical events are represented in popular culture, helping them connect history, literacy, and media analysis. The resource is designed for secondary students and focuses on discussion, reflection, and interpretation, but the topic is emotionally heavy and should be carefully previewed by the teacher before use to ensure it is appropriate for the class's age and maturity level.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (61), sept11 (19)
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Show one panel from a comic used in the lesson and have students write what they notice, what they think is happening, and what questions they have. Have students write a short reflection on why remembering historical events is important and how people help one another during difficult times. After learning about the event in an age-appropriate way, have students create a short comic strip using Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here that explains an important idea, such as helping others, bravery, or community.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Medieval Meme/Storyboard Generator - ClassTools
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3 to 12
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The ClassTools Meme Generator allows teachers and students to quickly create custom medieval-themed memes or comics by adding text to images using an easy drag-and-drop editor. The...more
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The ClassTools Meme Generator allows teachers and students to quickly create custom medieval-themed memes or comics by adding text to images using an easy drag-and-drop editor. The tool is part of the ClassTools website, which offers free interactive templates to help teachers create engaging classroom activities without installing software or creating an account. Students can design humorous or creative memes using knights, castles, kings, and other medieval characters to summarize learning, show understanding of a topic, or present ideas in a fun and memorable way. Finished memes can be saved as images and shared digitally or printed for classroom use.
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tag(s): comics and cartoons (61), digital storytelling (157), medieval (38), stories and storytelling (71)
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After reading a chapter or short story, have students create a medieval-themed meme that shows the main event, problem, or theme. Students must write a caption that clearly explains what happened using complete sentences or key vocabulary from the lesson. Students choose a character from a story or a historical figure and create a meme that shows one important trait. At the end of a unit, have students create a meme that shows the theme, lesson, or big idea learned. Have them include a short written explanation describing how the meme connects to the topic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free AI Comic Generator - Canva
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K to 12
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Use your imagination to quickly create comics from a prompt using Magic Media tools from Canva. Follow the "create" link to begin your creation, then scroll past the sample images ...more
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Use your imagination to quickly create comics from a prompt using Magic Media tools from Canva. Follow the "create" link to begin your creation, then scroll past the sample images to find the message box and add your description. Before generating your image, you can choose from the available style and layout options, if desired. Once created, download the images, share a link, or use the image in one of Canva's many options.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (254), comics and cartoons (61), digital storytelling (157), images (262)
In the Classroom
Bring history or literature to life by having students create AI-powered graphic memoirs of historical figures or protagonists from a class novel. Students can use specific text prompts to generate consistent characters that represent their chosen figure, focusing on capturing emotion and setting through descriptive language. To turn these comics into a collaborative class gallery, have students post their final panels to Padlet, reviewed here, where peers can leave comments and feedback on the narrative choices. For a more immersive experience, students can take their finished comic narratives and use them as scripts to record a dramatic reading using Soundtrap, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Make Comics - Book Creator
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K to 8
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The comics feature in Book Creator allows students to design their own comic books using built-in panel layouts, speech bubbles, stickers, captions, and customizable backgrounds. Students...more
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The comics feature in Book Creator allows students to design their own comic books using built-in panel layouts, speech bubbles, stickers, captions, and customizable backgrounds. Students can add images, drawings, text, audio, and video to create interactive comic stories, making the tool useful for writing projects, storytelling, and content explanations in any subject area. The feature is part of the Book Creator platform, which is designed for classroom use across grade levels and subjects, allowing teachers to have students create digital books, comics, journals, and projects in one easy-to-use tool. This makes it especially helpful for engaging reluctant writers and encouraging creativity while still demonstrating understanding of academic content.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (61), digital storytelling (157)
In the Classroom
Students can create a comic showing an important historical event or a famous person. Each panel can depict a single moment in the event, with dialogue explaining what is happening. Have students create a comic in which a character solves a math problem step by step. Each panel shows part of the thinking process and explains how the answer was found. Students can create comics showing situations involving empathy, flexible thinking, persistence, or problem-solving. One panel can show the problem, and another can show a better choice.Edge Features:
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Free Comic Book Maker - Brush Ninja
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K to 12
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This online comic creator from Brush Ninja allows students to design simple comic books that can be printed and folded into small booklets using a single sheet of paper. The ...more
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This online comic creator from Brush Ninja allows students to design simple comic books that can be printed and folded into small booklets using a single sheet of paper. The tool lets you create or upload up to 8 images and arrange them into pages that form a mini comic, magazine, or booklet, making it easy to turn drawings or digital art into a finished product. Because the program runs in the browser, no download is required, and it can be used on most devices, making it a good option for classroom projects, storytelling activities, or creative writing extensions. The site is part of the Brush Ninja collection of free creative tools designed to be simple, safe, and accessible for learners of all ages.
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tag(s): comics and cartoons (61), creative writing (126), stories and storytelling (71)
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After reading a story or chapter, have students create a short comic showing the beginning, middle, and end of the text. Have students illustrate a scientific concept or process, such as the water cycle, the life cycle, or experimental steps. Students can create a comic where a character must solve a math problem. Each panel can show one step of the solution with explanations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Treks: Inside Out & Back Again - TeachersFirst
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4 to 7
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Experience history, migration, and resilience through this Reading Trek inspired by Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai. This virtual field trip uses an integrated map created...more
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Experience history, migration, and resilience through this Reading Trek inspired by Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai. This virtual field trip uses an integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here, along with an accompanying Teachers' Guide that includes lesson activities, map extensions, and discussion prompts to support deeper understanding. Told in free verse, the novel follows Ha, a young girl forced to flee Vietnam during the fall of Saigon, as she resettles in the United States and navigates loss, culture shock, and the challenge of finding her voice in a new world. Blending geography, history, and powerful literary craft, the story highlights themes of identity, perseverance, empathy, and belonging. Teachers' Guide activities connect to the Common Core ELA Standards and Social Studies practices, encouraging students to analyze figurative language and point of view, trace global movements, and build compassion through close reading and reflective discussion.
tag(s): empathy (42), identity (36), migration (46), vietnam (40)
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Bring Ha's moving refugee journey to life with reflective, creative activities that deepen understanding of place, identity, and resilience in Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai. Begin by introducing the story with the Reading Trek map displayed on an interactive whiteboard, guiding students through its layers to preview key locations and discuss how movement shapes Ha's experiences. Next, have students create a visual storyboard of Ha's journey using Google Slides, reviewed here, with each slide representing a mapped location and including images, meaningful quotes, and student-written captions that show how Ha's identity evolves over time. Extend learning by inviting students to record short first-person refugee vlogs from Ha's perspective using Padlet, reviewed here capturing her emotions, challenges, and discoveries at major stops such as Saigon, the South China Sea, and Alabama, helping students build empathy while connecting geography, history, and voice.
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Reading Treks: Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip - TeachersFirst
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Explore travel, flexibility, and positive thinking through this Reading Trek inspired by Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip by James Dean and Kimberly Dean. Use the integrated map...more
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Explore travel, flexibility, and positive thinking through this Reading Trek inspired by Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip by James Dean and Kimberly Dean. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here, along with the accompanying Teachers' Guide that includes lesson activities, map extensions, and discussion ideas to support early learners. This fun, relatable story follows Pete the Cat and his family as they set off on a road trip filled with unexpected detours, new places, and memorable moments, all while Pete keeps his cool and stays positive. Blending early literacy skills with geography, social-emotional learning, and real-world connections, the Teachers' Guide activities connect to Common Core ELA Standards and Social Studies practices, encouraging students to build map awareness, practice sequencing and retelling, explore emotions and flexibility, and connect stories to their own travel experiences.
tag(s): emotions (55), flexibility (7), sequencing (18), social and emotional learning (144)
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Turn a familiar family road trip into an engaging learning journey with creative activities that highlight flexibility, sequencing, and positive thinking in Pete the Cat's Family Road Trip. Begin by having students help Pete plan his journey by creating a simple class road-trip map using Google My Maps, reviewed here, adding picture icons for stops along the way, and discussing what families might see or do at each location. Next, invite students to create a short "Pete's Road Trip Journal" using Book Creator, reviewed here, where each page shows a stop from the trip, a short sentence, and an illustration that captures Pete's feelings when plans change. Extend learning by having students make a quick road-trip reflection video or drawing post on Padlet, reviewed here, sharing how Pete stays calm and positive during challenges, and connecting those moments to times when they had to be flexible on trips or in everyday life.
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