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Pitch - Pitch Software
Grades
4 to 12
tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), digital storytelling (172), presentations (43), slides (39)
In the Classroom
Have students design a presentation that follows a story's setting, combining maps, images, and descriptions of key locations. They can explain how each setting influences the plot or characters, connecting geography to literature. Ask students to identify a theme in a text and create a presentation using images, brief text, and possibly embedded videos to explain how the theme develops throughout the story, and then create a slide deck analyzing a character from a class novel. Each slide can focus on traits, motivations, key events, and text evidence, helping reinforce characterization skills.Edge Features:
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Coin Flip - Toy Theater
Grades
1 to 6This site includes advertising.
tag(s): coins (7), data (208), game based learning (315), manipulatives (15), probability (131)
In the Classroom
Have students predict whether the next flip will be heads or tails, then test their prediction using the tool. After several rounds, discuss whether players can control the outcomes, and then introduce the idea of chance. As a class, have students flip multiple coins at once and record the results on a shared chart. Students tally heads and tails and discuss the patterns they notice, reinforcing counting and data-collection skills. Have students create their own word problems based on coin flips (for example, "What is the chance of getting two heads in a row?"). They can exchange problems with classmates and solve them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Coin Flip Simulator - FlipSimu
Grades
2 to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): coins (7), data (208), game based learning (315), probability (131)
In the Classroom
Use the coin flip as a decision-making tool in classroom debates or writing activities. Have students predict how many heads and tails will appear in 20 flips, then use the simulator to test their predictions. Students can run many trials (100+ flips) and analyze whether the coin appears fair. They can calculate percentages and discuss why results may not be exactly 50/50.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Women Who Inspire the World Interactive - Sherlyn Cruz
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), women (189), womenchangemaker (80)
In the Classroom
Share this interactive with students as part of a learning center activity, then ask students to select one of the women to study further. Use Canva to create a similar activity for various classroom uses that features historical figures, explorers, authors, or other people of interest. View the archive of OK2Ask: Canva Basics: Using Templates to Support Classroom Communication, reviewed here, to learn more about how to create with Canva. By creating a template of your own and using your SchoolAI account, teachers can view students' discussions within spaces, monitor engagement, track progress, and analyze conversations. SchoolAI is FERPA- and COPPA-compliant and includes built-in safety guardrails for student use.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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MiriCanvas - MIRI D.I.H.
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), posters (46), presentations (43), social media (64), worksheets (71)
In the Classroom
Students can design a presentation to explain a concept, theme, or research topic, using templates and images to support their understanding and communication skills. Use MiriCanvas to create digital book covers or character profiles that include visuals and descriptive text to demonstrate comprehension of a novel or story. Students can create visually engaging posters or infographics to summarize a story, topic, or unit, helping them organize key ideas and present information clearly.Edge Features:
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Google Data Studio - Google
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), charts and graphs (182), data (208), spreadsheets (22)
In the Classroom
Create collaborative social studies or science inquiry projects in which groups gather research data and design dashboards to explain topics such as weather patterns, population growth, or environmental changes. Teachers can build classroom management or assessment dashboards that display formative assessment trends, attendance, participation, or benchmark growth to guide small-group instruction and enrichment activities. Use Google Data Studio during math lessons to help students interpret real-world data. Students can compare statistics, analyze class averages, or track progress on fluency and goal-setting activities through visual reports.Edge Features:
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Alayna AI - Alayna
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), differentiation (102), feedback (16), Teacher Utilities (222)
In the Classroom
Create multiple versions of a passage or assignment at different reading levels. Assign to small groups, then bring students together to compare understanding and discuss how the content changes across levels. Input a sample student paragraph and generate feedback. As a class, analyze the suggestions and revise the writing together. Then have students apply the same process to their own work. Quickly generate exit tickets or short quizzes aligned to the day's objective. Use them for formative assessment or turn them into a quick team-based review game to reinforce learning.Edge Features:
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Flip Education - Flip Education
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), commoncore (62), Teacher Utilities (222)
In the Classroom
Use the free features available from Flip Education to supplement your current planning resources and provide fresh ideas for classroom instruction, or as a resource when planning for a substitute. Extend the learning activities available by using an AI tool such as Magic School, reviewed here, to differentiate instruction, create rubrics for assessing student projects, or generate original texts to accompany the materials.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cinco de Mayo for Kids: Its History + Activities and Crafts - KidsKonnect
Grades
2 to 8tag(s): cinco de mayo (28), crafts (111), cultures (290), game based learning (315), holidays (282), mexico (68)
In the Classroom
Have students imagine they are reporters in 1862 and create a newspaper headline and short article about the Battle of Puebla. Using Google My Map, reviewed here, have students label the location of the Battle of Puebla and add symbols or drawings to represent key events. Provide students with statements about Cinco de Mayo and have them sort them into fact or myth categories.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Overleaf - Overleaf
Grades
K to 12tag(s): collaboration (131), editing (95), presentations (43)
In the Classroom
Use Overleaf to support a range of K-12 classroom tasks where clear formatting, structure, and collaboration matter. Create and share assignment or note templates that students can open and edit as their own copies, helping standardize formatting and save setup time. Students can work individually or with one partner to draft reports, lab write-ups, or math-heavy documents, using the live preview to check their work as they go. Because everything runs in a browser, it works well alongside tools like Google Docs for drafting ideas first, then moving polished content into Overleaf for final formatting, or Google Sheets to track project links and submissions for simple organization.Edge Features:
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VEED - VEED
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), digital storytelling (172), editing (95)
In the Classroom
Students can create short video summaries of a story or informational text, adding captions and visuals to highlight key ideas and practice summarizing skills. Students can design a digital storytelling project where they narrate an original story or personal narrative, using video clips, images, and voiceovers to bring their writing to life. Students can record and reflect on their learning by creating video journals that explain what they learned, the challenges they faced, and their goals for improvement.Edge Features:
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Free Explainer Video Maker - Canva
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K to 12tag(s): animation (66), collaboration (131), digital storytelling (172), presentations (43), Project Based Learning (29)
In the Classroom
Have students create short videos explaining a concept they've learned (such as a math strategy, a scientific process, or a historical event). Ask students to choose a vocabulary word or key concept and create a short animated explanation. Use Canva's Explainer Video Maker to design a short video to raise awareness about a social issue, community topic, or school initiative.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mystery Activities for Kids - Twinkl Parents
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K to 6tag(s): critical thinking (187), logic (170), mysteries (28), problem solving (279), puzzles (172), thinking skills (130)
In the Classroom
Create a whodunit scenario where students analyze clues, alibis, and evidence to solve a mystery. Students can work in small teams, record evidence, and present their conclusions using reasoning and supporting details. Have students solve or create their own secret codes and ciphers. Have students write their own short mystery stories or design a mystery game for classmates. They can develop clues, characters, and solutions, reinforcing writing skills, planning, and creative thinking.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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1-Min Riddles: Puzzles & Brain Teasers - TheSoul Publishing
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3 to 8tag(s): critical thinking (187), logic (170), podcasts (169), puzzles (172), thinking skills (130)
In the Classroom
Play one short riddle at the start of class. Have students write down their answers, then share their reasoning with a partner or the class to build listening and logical thinking skills. Students can write their own riddles or brain teasers, including the answer and a short explanation. Compile them into a class riddle book using Write Reader, reviewed here. Play several riddles in a row and have students work in small groups to solve them. Groups can discuss possible solutions and must agree on an answer before sharing with the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hello, Puzzlers! - A.J. Jacobs
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4 to 12tag(s): logic (170), podcasts (169), puzzles (172), thinking skills (130)
In the Classroom
Begin class with a short puzzle from an episode. Have students listen, think independently, then share strategies with a partner. After listening to a puzzle, have students explain how they solved it or why they got stuck. After several episodes, have students design their own wordplay, logic, or lateral-thinking puzzles using Flippity, reviewed here or Scratch, reviewed here. They can write clues, answers, and explanations, then swap with classmates to solve each other's puzzles.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Digital Jigsaw Puzzles - Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
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3 to 12tag(s): artists (102), enrichment (15), puzzles (172)
In the Classroom
After completing a puzzle, students use the See-Think-Wonder strategy to record observations, inferences, and questions about the image, helping build critical thinking and visual literacy skills. Have students analyze the completed puzzle image as a primary source by identifying details, context clues, and possible perspectives. Then have them write a short paragraph explaining what the image reveals about a specific time period or topic. Have students write a narrative, diary entry, or short story inspired by the completed puzzle image.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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EduGems - Eric Curts
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), Teacher Utilities (222)
In the Classroom
Use a Gem to quickly create a fun lesson hook, such as a mystery scenario, creative prompt, or thought-provoking question, to spark student interest at the start of a lesson. Generate differentiated writing prompts for students based on ability levels or interests to help all learners engage with the content. Generate a menu of activity options for a unit and let students choose how they demonstrate their understanding, increasing ownership and engagement. Learn more about how to create and use Gems by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: Google Gems Basics: Personalized, interactive, and safe AI learning experiences, available here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Puzzle Cutter - Figma
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): game based learning (315), presentations (43), puzzles (172)
In the Classroom
Have students create a puzzle based on an important scene or a story summary. Classmates can solve the puzzle, then explain how the image connects to key themes, characters, or events. Have students create an image representing a vocabulary word or concept, then turn it into a puzzle. Peers can solve the puzzle and infer the word's meaning based on visual clues before checking the definition. In small groups, have students each design one section of a larger image (such as a map, diagram, or story sequence). After combining and cutting it into a puzzle, the groups can exchange with another team to solve and interpret the completed work.Edge Features:
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Sesame Street: Janelle Monae - Power of Yet - Sesame Street
Grades
K to 5This site includes advertising.
tag(s): emotions (73), social and emotional learning (202), thinking skills (130)
In the Classroom
Students can design a comic strip with Free Comic Maker by Adobe, reviewed here illustrating a character who overcomes a challenge by using perseverance and the power of yet, connecting to ELA storytelling skills. Students can engage in a goal-setting activity by choosing one academic or personal goal, breaking it into steps, and tracking their progress over time while using yet language to reflect on growth. Students can write a short personal reflection or journal entry describing a time they struggled with something and how they could apply the yet mindset to improve or keep trying.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Canva GIF Maker - Canva
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): animation (66), creativity (89)
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Students can create GIFs regarding historical events and post them to Padlet reviewed here. Have students create a GIF to show a character's emotions. Use GIFs for creative writing projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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