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Monsha AI - Monsha, Inc.
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K to 12
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Monsha is an AI-powered teaching assistant designed to help educators streamline lesson planning, curriculum design, and classroom resource creation. The platform allows teachers to...more
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Monsha is an AI-powered teaching assistant designed to help educators streamline lesson planning, curriculum design, and classroom resource creation. The platform allows teachers to generate standards-aligned lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, presentations, and differentiated materials in minutes, all of which are customizable by grade level, subject, and student needs. Built with privacy protections and alignment to major educational standards, Monsha supports teachers in reducing prep time while improving instructional quality, making it a practical tool for K-12 and higher education classrooms looking to integrate AI into everyday planning and instruction.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (273), differentiation (87), presentations (31), Teacher Utilities (205)
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Use Monsha to quickly create a high-interest lesson hook, such as a scenario, short story, or essential question, tied to your current reading unit. Have students respond with a quick write or turn-and-talk to activate prior knowledge and spark curiosity. After using Monsha to model strong comprehension or test-style questions, have students create their own questions on paper using the same format. Generate exit tickets or short review questions aligned to the day's objective. Use them for quick formative assessment, or turn them into a team-based review game to reinforce key skills in a fun, low-prep way.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Memorial Day Lessons - Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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K to 12
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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society Memorial Day Lessons page provides teachers with a collection of ready-to-use lesson plans and activities designed to help students understand...more
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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society Memorial Day Lessons page provides teachers with a collection of ready-to-use lesson plans and activities designed to help students understand the meaning of Memorial Day and the concept of sacrifice. The site organizes resources by grade level, offering elementary lessons on topics like the symbolism of the "White Table," the history of the American flag, and the significance of poppies, as well as secondary lessons that explore real stories of Medal of Honor recipients and themes of courage, memory, and service. Additional materials include videos, webinars, and suggested activities such as participating in the National Moment of Remembrance, making it a meaningful resource for integrating history, character education, and civic responsibility into classroom instruction.
tag(s): holidays (283), memorial day (26), veterans (37)
In the Classroom
Have students watch a short video about a Medal of Honor recipient included in the lesson. Pause at key moments and ask students to jot down traits like courage, sacrifice, and perseverance. Follow with a class discussion or turn-and-talk to build comprehension and empathy. Have students learn about the National Moment of Remembrance and plan a simple class observance. Assign small groups to explore symbols of Memorial Day (poppies, flags, the White Table). Students can create a mini-poster or digital slide using Canva Edu reviewed here explaining the meaning and historical significance, then present them to the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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21 Meaningful Memorial Day Activities for Kids - We Are Teachers
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K to 7
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This article offers a comprehensive collection of 20+ meaningful Memorial Day activities to help students understand the holiday's purpose and history. The resource emphasizes that...more
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This article offers a comprehensive collection of 20+ meaningful Memorial Day activities to help students understand the holiday's purpose and history. The resource emphasizes that Memorial Day is more than a long weekend and encourages teachers to guide students in honoring those who died in military service through thoughtful, age-appropriate activities. Suggestions include read-aloud books, short educational videos, reflective writing prompts, patriotic songs, art projects such as poppy crafts, and opportunities to connect with veterans. Overall, the site provides a well-rounded mix of literacy, social studies, and creative activities that promote reflection, gratitude, and deeper historical understanding while remaining engaging and easy to implement in the classroom. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): crafts (109), holidays (283), memorial day (26), veterans (37)
In the Classroom
Select a picture book or short text about Memorial Day and read it aloud. Pause for discussion using questions about the theme, purpose, and how people honor those who served. Have students create a simple timeline using MyLens, reviewed here of the history of Memorial Day, including its origins after the Civil War and how it is observed today. Teach the meaning behind the red poppy symbol. Have students create a poppy art project and write a short paragraph explaining its significance.
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Memorial Day Activities That Take Ten Minutes or Less - Literacy in Focus
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4 to 8
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View this collection of quick, low-prep Memorial Day activities designed specifically for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. The resource is especially helpful for teachers...more
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View this collection of quick, low-prep Memorial Day activities designed specifically for upper elementary and middle school classrooms. The resource is especially helpful for teachers during the busy end-of-year period, offering short activities that can be completed in about ten minutes while still teaching the meaning and history of Memorial Day. Ideas include watching a brief informational video with guiding questions, analyzing poetry such as "In Flanders Fields," completing close-reading tasks, exploring symbolism through art, comparing Memorial Day and Veterans Day, analyzing quotes, and responding to writing prompts. Overall, the site emphasizes meaningful, engaging ways to build students' understanding of remembrance, gratitude, and the holiday's significance without requiring extensive planning or class time.
tag(s): holidays (283), memorial day (26), poetry (195), veterans (37)
In the Classroom
Introduce students to the poem In Flanders Fields by John McCrae. Students can identify imagery, tone, and theme, then discuss how the poem connects to the purpose of Memorial Day. Have students create a Venn diagram using the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here comparing Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Provide students with a short informational passage about Memorial Day. Have them annotate for key ideas, unfamiliar vocabulary, and important details.
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Reading Trek: The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis & Clark Tribe - TeachersFirst
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5 to 8
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This Reading Trek brings The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis & Clark Tribe to life through the eyes of Lewis's Newfoundland pup, Seaman. Students explore the Lewis and...more
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This Reading Trek brings The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis & Clark Tribe to life through the eyes of Lewis's Newfoundland pup, Seaman. Students explore the Lewis and Clark expedition using a Google My Maps journey, engaging in activities such as creating illustrated travel journals, producing short "postcards from the past" videos, and designing timelines that track the expedition's progress. Collaborative and creative extensions, including podcast storytelling, comic strip recreations, and structured discussions on leadership and perseverance, encourage students to think deeply about perspective and historical events. By combining hands-on projects, technology integration, and cross-curricular connections, this plan helps students build empathy, strengthen comprehension, and develop a richer understanding of exploration and discovery.
tag(s): explorers (65), lewis and clark (14)
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Have students design a visual timeline (digital with MyLens, reviewed here or paper) that connects major expedition events to specific locations, including dates, images, and brief explanations. In small groups, students can record short podcast episodes with Buzzsprout, reviewed here from the perspective of expedition members (Lewis, Clark, Seaman, or Sacagawea), sharing discoveries, challenges, and emotions. Have students create a hand-drawn or digital journal with Sway, reviewed here from Seaman's perspective, including maps, sketches, and diary-style entries that describe each stop along the expedition.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Reading Trek: They Called Us Enemy - TeachersFirst
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7 to 12
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon George Takei's graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here,...more
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon George Takei's graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here, along with the accompanying Teachers' Guide that includes lesson activities, map extensions, and more. This powerful memoir shares Takei's childhood experience during World War II as his family is forcibly removed from their home and placed in Japanese American internment camps, highlighting both the injustices they faced and their resilience. The story blends personal narrative with historical context, making it ideal for grades 7-12. Activities in the Teachers' Guide connect to the Common Core ELA Standards, Social Studies standards, and Social Justice Standards, encouraging students to analyze historical events, explore themes of identity and justice, and reflect on the impact of prejudice and civil rights in American history
tag(s): 1940s (70), immigrants (50), japan (62), world war 2 (169)
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Have students design an infographic using Infographic Presentation Templates, reviewed here that raises awareness about Japanese American incarceration. They can include quotes, historical facts, and a message about justice and the importance of remembering history. Have students script and record a podcast episode with Podomatic, reviewed here as if interviewing George Takei or another person from the camps. Encourage connections to modern-day issues of civil rights and identity. Using comic templates from the Free Comic Maker by Adobe, reviewed here, students can recreate or extend scenes from camp life.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pause, Plan, Proceed - Solution Design Group
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K to 12
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"Pause, Plan, Proceed" is a blog post that explains how to pause, plan, and proceed. Each of the three elements is explained in greater detail. When "pausing", we can have ...more
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"Pause, Plan, Proceed" is a blog post that explains how to pause, plan, and proceed. Each of the three elements is explained in greater detail. When "pausing", we can have time to process our emotions, internalize what is said, and produce a more thoughtful response. "Planning" entails Know Your Wake, Now or Later, Embrace Empathy, Be Consistent, Ask for Input, and Be Ready to Share. "Proceed" allows you to execute your plan with focus and mindfulness.
tag(s): classroom management (125), emotions (63), social and emotional learning (166)
In the Classroom
Teachers can begin to explore how to pause, plan, and proceed in the classroom. They can create a reflective journal. They can also use Google Keep, reviewed here to help with planning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Self Control's Stop-Think-Act Workbook - Psychological Mobile
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3 to 8
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Self Control's Stop-Think-Act Workbook is a PDF containing scenarios for students. Scenarios include Cooperating with Others, Ignoring Rules, Following Rules, Daydreaming, Not Fidgeting,...more
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Self Control's Stop-Think-Act Workbook is a PDF containing scenarios for students. Scenarios include Cooperating with Others, Ignoring Rules, Following Rules, Daydreaming, Not Fidgeting, Calming Down, and many more. Each scenario consists of: Instructing Yourself, Crediting Yourself, Complimenting Yourself, and Applications. There is also a pre- and post-test in the PDF workbook.
tag(s): classroom management (125), emotions (63), social and emotional learning (166)
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Students can use Kami reviewed here to annotate directly on the workbook. Students can create resources of their own scenarios in Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can create a digital escape room using Online Escape Room Templates, reviewed here to teach/reinforce self control.
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12 Games to Practice Self-Control - Pathway 2 Success
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K to 12
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12 Games to Practice Self-Control features games to help with self-control. The article begins by explaining both self-control and the role of games in teaching self-control. It then...more
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12 Games to Practice Self-Control features games to help with self-control. The article begins by explaining both self-control and the role of games in teaching self-control. It then provides a short blurb for each of the 12 games, with links to templates. The games include: Jenga, Self-Control Speedway, Blurt, Guard Duty, Freeze, Simon Says, Social Problem Solving Board Game, Wait Five, Role Play, Self-Control Task Cards, Orchestra, and Stoplight.
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tag(s): classroom management (125), emotions (63), game based learning (299), preK (318), social and emotional learning (166)
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Students can play the various games mentioned on the site. Students can share on Stormboard, reviewed here which was their favorite game to play. Students can compare and contrast the games using the Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wikidot - Wikidot Inc.
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K to 12
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Wikidot is a site for hosting and building wiki-based websites. Free plans include unlimited pages, unlimited revisions, custom CSS themes, backups, and unlimited members for public...more
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Wikidot is a site for hosting and building wiki-based websites. Free plans include unlimited pages, unlimited revisions, custom CSS themes, backups, and unlimited members for public wikis. It supports up to 5 private users and provides 300 MB of storage. The free plan also lets you host up to 5 wikis. Begin by registering for a free account, then click the link to create a new account. In the sidebar, there's typically an "Add a New Page" box, type the name of the page you want, and press the "New Page" button. You'll see a message saying the page doesn't exist yet; click "create page" and the editor will open. Enter your content and press Save. You can also create a new page by typing its name directly into the browser's address bar after your wiki's URL, then pressing Enter. Use the site's built-in themes or choose from additional themes available on Wikidot. Share your wiki using your custom URL.
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tag(s): collaboration (110), social networking (56), wikis (15)
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If you have not tried a wiki yet, visit the TeachersFirst Wiki Walk-Through for a detailed, step-by-step explanation and starter help, including dozens of ideas for ways to use a wiki in your classroom. Create wikis for any number of classroom purposes, for example, publish a wiki with study guides that students build together before exams, or to document project-based learning portfolios.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Miraheze Wiki Hosting - WikiTide Foundation
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K to 12
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Miraheze is an ad-free wiki hosting service that allows users several customization options, including custom domains. Begin by creating an account; users must be thirteen or older....more
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Miraheze is an ad-free wiki hosting service that allows users several customization options, including custom domains. Begin by creating an account; users must be thirteen or older. Before starting a wiki, users must request approval by submitting the desired subdomain, a description of the wiki's purpose and content, and the wiki's language. After approval, create and edit your wiki using the visual editor, which includes options to edit text, add tables, use templates, and customize the wiki's look.
tag(s): collaboration (110), social media (61), wikis (15)
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If you have not tried a wiki yet, visit the TeachersFirst Wiki Walk-Through for a detailed, step-by-step explanation and starter help, including dozens of ideas for ways to use a wiki in your classroom. Before implementing this site in your classroom, take some time to teach students how to edit and add information. Create and use a wiki to collaborate and compile information on any classroom research projects. For example, have your class work together to add resources and web links when researching the causes of the Civil War, plants and animals found in different habitats, or to share math problem-solving ideas and links. Use your wiki for small-group projects and ask students to share a synopsis of group meetings, along with a compilation of websites and videos used in their research.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ready-to-Use Classroom Resources - BrainPOP
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K to 8
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The Classroom Resources section on BrainPOP provides a variety of free, ready-to-use printables and classroom tools designed to help teachers save time and support learning. The collection...more
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The Classroom Resources section on BrainPOP provides a variety of free, ready-to-use printables and classroom tools designed to help teachers save time and support learning. The collection includes weekly planners, motivational posters, bulletin board flags, internet research checklists, certificates, bookmarks, and digital citizenship activities that help build routines and engage students.
tag(s): digital citizenship (104), posters (44), Teacher Utilities (205), thinking skills (101)
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Give students BrainPOP bookmarks and have them add new vocabulary words from a lesson or unit. They can draw a symbol, write a definition, use the term in a sentence, and then share it with a partner. Use the printable posters and flags to build a rotating What We Learned This Week board. Students can use the certificates to recognize a classmate for academic or social achievements, such as teamwork, creative thinking, or perseverance.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Knowt - Knowt
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5 to 12
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Knowt is a free, teacher-friendly study platform that serves as an alternative to flashcard tools like Quizlet, with a strong emphasis on no-cost features for students and classrooms....more
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Knowt is a free, teacher-friendly study platform that serves as an alternative to flashcard tools like Quizlet, with a strong emphasis on no-cost features for students and classrooms. Teachers and students can create unlimited flashcards and notes, access multiple free study modes, including learn mode, matching, practice tests, and spaced repetition, and explore millions of ready-made flashcard sets and study guides shared by other users. The platform also includes basic AI tools at no cost, allowing users to turn notes, PDFs, or videos into flashcards and summaries, helping save preparation time. For classroom use, Knowt offers a free teacher plan with tools to generate quizzes, interactive activities, and differentiated materials, making it a practical option for formative assessment and review without a paid subscription. While advanced AI features are limited in the free version, it provides a robust set of study and review tools suitable for everyday classroom use.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (273), assessment (139), DAT device agnostic tool (127), quizzes (88)
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Share Knowt with students as a resource for practicing for upcoming quizzes and tests. Consider this option as an alternative to flashcards or other review methods. As students become familiar with Knowt, use this tool as a starting point on lessons sharing how to find and understand important information within any piece of writing. Create a quiz together and share it on your interactive whiteboard. Ask students to analyze the questions that Knowt creates and discuss why they are included in the quiz. Once students understand how to create an effective quiz, ask them to create their own quizzes for personal study or to share with peers. Gimkit, reviewed here, offers a free quiz-creation tool for use in a variety of educational settings.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Games and Challenges - Genially
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3 to 12
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Genially's escape room templates are designed to be adaptable for a wide range of grade levels. The platform offers a variety of themes and levels of complexity, allowing educators...more
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Genially's escape room templates are designed to be adaptable for a wide range of grade levels. The platform offers a variety of themes and levels of complexity, allowing educators to tailor the content to their students' ages and learning objectives. For example, simpler games like Candyland or Children's Game templates are well-suited for younger students, while more intricate scenarios, such as the Artificial Intelligence Escape Room or Time Machine Escape, are ideal for older students seeking a challenge. Educators can customize these templates to align with their curriculum, making them versatile tools for engaging students across different educational stages.
tag(s): collaboration (110), digital escapes (29), game based learning (299), Teacher Utilities (205)
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Customize a Genially escape room (like Education Escape Room or Mystery Breakout) with questions and puzzles that review key concepts from your current unit--perfect as a fun pre-test or review session. Divide students into small groups and assign each group a different puzzle or task within the escape game. This activity encourages teamwork, communication, and shared problem-solving as they work toward a common goal. Challenge students to create their digital escape rooms using Genially's templates. They must design puzzles, write clues, and embed subject content, transforming them from game players into game designers. Use a breakout template to reinforce vocabulary. Each "lock" can be opened only by correctly defining or using academic terms in context, making it ideal for ELA, science, or history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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StoryJumper - Peter Weck and John Yen
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K to 8
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Students can create, illustrate, narrate, and publish their own storybooks, making this an excellent resource for supporting writing and creativity in the classroom. Students can design...more
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Students can create, illustrate, narrate, and publish their own storybooks, making this an excellent resource for supporting writing and creativity in the classroom. Students can design books using templates or from scratch, add images and characters, and even collaborate with others or share their work with a wider audience. A major benefit for teachers is that the platform is free to use online, allowing students to create and share digital books and read stories from a global library at no cost. While optional paid features include printing hardcover or paperback books or downloading digital versions, the core storytelling and publishing tools remain completely free, making it a valuable resource for integrating writing, technology, and creativity into classroom instruction.
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tag(s): digital storytelling (163), stories and storytelling (72)
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Have students write and publish a personal narrative or memoir, adding illustrations and narration. Have students create informational books in science or social studies (for example, life cycles, ecosystems, or historical events). Work together to create a class book where each student contributes one page or chapter.Edge Features:
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Discover Summer - National Summer Learning Academy
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K to 12
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The National Summer Learning Association's Discover Summer website is a helpful hub connecting families and educators to summer learning opportunities and resources. It allows you to...more
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The National Summer Learning Association's Discover Summer website is a helpful hub connecting families and educators to summer learning opportunities and resources. It allows you to search a large database of local and virtual programs by age, interest, and location, making it easy to find camps, enrichment activities, and academic experiences for students. In addition to the program directory, the site offers free resources, including activity ideas, planning guides, and access to select online learning platforms that support reading, STEM, and creative exploration. While many of the listed summer programs vary in cost, the site itself and its curated digital resources provide valuable no-cost tools teachers can share with families to help prevent summer learning loss.
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Have students explore the website to find a summer program that interests them. Have students design their own "dream" summer camp based on ideas from the site. They can include a schedule, activities, and subjects covered, integrating writing, creativity, and planning skills. Students can choose two programs from the site and compare them using a graphic organizer using the 2 and 3 Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here. They can analyze cost, subjects, activities, and target age groups, building critical thinking skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Today is Cinco de Mayo - ReadWriteThink
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3 to 8
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This calendar activity from ReadWriteThink, reviewed here, provides a quick, classroom-ready introduction to Cinco de Mayo that blends historical...more
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This calendar activity from ReadWriteThink, reviewed here, provides a quick, classroom-ready introduction to Cinco de Mayo that blends historical context with an inquiry-based learning task. It explains the significance of the holiday, including the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla, and highlights how it is celebrated, particularly in the United States. The resource encourages students to move beyond stereotypes by researching meaningful aspects of Mexican culture, such as art, music, dance, food, or history, and then presenting their findings to the class. Designed as a short, flexible activity, it works well as a discussion starter or mini-lesson that promotes cultural understanding and critical thinking.
tag(s): cinco de mayo (29), crafts (109), cultures (290), holidays (283), mexico (70)
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Have students contribute facts, visuals, and short explanations to a class display that teaches others about Cinco de Mayo. Have students write a short paragraph explaining the significance of Cinco de Mayo, including key facts and details gathered from their research. Students can create a quick visual (poster, slide, or drawing) using Canva for Education, reviewed here to present what they learned about their topic, practicing speaking and listening skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cinco de Mayo | All About the Holidays - PBS LearningMedia
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This resource from PBS LearningMedia provides a short, student-friendly video and supporting materials that introduce the history and significance of Cinco de Mayo as part of the "All...more
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This resource from PBS LearningMedia provides a short, student-friendly video and supporting materials that introduce the history and significance of Cinco de Mayo as part of the "All About the Holidays" series. It explains the holiday's origins, including the Battle of Puebla, and highlights how it is celebrated and why it is important in both Mexico and the United States. Designed for classroom use, the resource combines visual storytelling with accessible explanations to help students build background knowledge and cultural understanding. Teachers can easily integrate it into social studies or ELA lessons as a quick introduction or discussion starter, making it a useful multimedia tool for engaging learners.
tag(s): cinco de mayo (29), cultures (290), holidays (283), mexico (70)
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After viewing, have students create a simple timeline of the Battle of Puebla using the Timeline Tool by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here, sequencing key events and explaining why the victory was important. Have students identify causes (the French invasion, Mexican resistance) and effects (the victory at Puebla, cultural celebrations) to deepen their comprehension of historical relationships. Facilitate a class discussion comparing how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico and the United States, encouraging students to consider cultural perspectives and avoid stereotypes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Learn More About Cinco de Mayo! - Gale
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4 to 12
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This blog post provides a clear and informative overview of the historical and cultural significance of Cinco de Mayo while connecting the topic to reliable research tools for students....more
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This blog post provides a clear and informative overview of the historical and cultural significance of Cinco de Mayo while connecting the topic to reliable research tools for students. It explains that the holiday commemorates the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 and highlights the theme of perseverance and resilience that can be explored across subject areas. The article also encourages teachers to use inquiry-based learning by examining U.S.-Mexico relationships and historical context, while promoting the use of Gale's student-friendly databases for elementary, middle, and high school learners to support research and deeper understanding.
tag(s): cinco de mayo (29), cultures (290), holidays (283), mexico (70)
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Have students explore the Battle of Puebla using age-appropriate texts or database articles, then answer guiding questions about who was involved, what happened, and why the event is still remembered today. Create a Kahoot, reviewed here to review what they have learned. Provide students with a mix of short excerpts or images and have them sort them into primary and secondary sources. Discuss how each type helps us understand history and why reliable sources matter. After learning about the Battle of Puebla, students can write a reflection connecting the theme of resilience to their own lives or another historical event.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Brain Raider Notebooks - Brain Raider, LLC
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6 to 12
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Brain Raider is a digital notebook designed to create and share interactive student activities. With Brain Raider, you can easily create (and grade) text entry, multiple choice, drag...more
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Brain Raider is a digital notebook designed to create and share interactive student activities. With Brain Raider, you can easily create (and grade) text entry, multiple choice, drag and drop, and drawing inputs. Teachers can monitor student work in real time to track progress and intervene as needed. Add other teachers as editors or viewers to work on the same shared notebook. After creating an account, follow the steps to create a notebook by entering a name, then add sections and a new page. Drag the header onto your new page and double-click to access elements from the menu bar, such as text, drawing, drag and drop, and more. Share completed notebooks from the settings and sharing tab, and click the small icon on the right side of the name of your notebook. Students can access a notebook via the QR code or URL. Free accounts include unlimited notebooks, students, and sections, as well as full grade-book access and the quick grading tool. Other free features offer limited image generation and the ability to input all content types supported by Brain Raider.
tag(s): blended learning (29), flipped learning (9), note taking (34), personalized learning (13), Teacher Utilities (205)
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Visit the Brain Raiders YouTube channel to find helpful videos that explain how to get started with notebooks and tutorials for the different features, including creating drag-and-drop activities. Create and share notebooks that include materials for any teaching unit, to be used as a practice tool and a study guide upon completion of the unit. This resource can also be a helpful tool to supplement classroom learning for multiple language learners or students with IEPs. Consider sharing this tool with parents or older students to use as an at-home support to classroom instruction.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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