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Mother's Day Cards - Homemade Gifts Made Easy
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K to 12
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Download free Mother's Day cards. All you need is access to a printer, and your cards are all ready for you. Card templates include birds and butterflies, lilac flowers and ...more
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Download free Mother's Day cards. All you need is access to a printer, and your cards are all ready for you. Card templates include birds and butterflies, lilac flowers and cake, an owl design, and more.
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tag(s): crafts (106), holidays (274), mothers day (29)
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Students can add a video with their card by using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here. Students can use Kami, reviewed here to add text directly to the PDF.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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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 (62), game based learning (296), preK (315), social and emotional learning (155)
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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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Coding For Kids & Teens - Create & Learn
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2 to 9
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Want to learn how to code without leaving your house? Coding For Kids & Teens offers free coding classes for students interested in learning Scratch, Python, and Roblox. The four ...more
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Want to learn how to code without leaving your house? Coding For Kids & Teens offers free coding classes for students interested in learning Scratch, Python, and Roblox. The four classes offered are: Free Intro to Scratch Coding, Free Intro to Python Coding, and Beginner Roblox Game Coding. Classes are offered at various times and dates. An account must be created in order to register.
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Students can continue learning how to code using Scratch, reviewed here or Minecraft Education Hour of Code, reviewed here. Students can create a video using Text2VoiceOver, reviewed here teaching others how to code.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Michaels Classes - Michaels
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K to 12
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The Michaels Classes page offers a wide range of creative learning opportunities for students, teachers, and hobbyists of all skill levels. The platform features live online classes...more
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The Michaels Classes page offers a wide range of creative learning opportunities for students, teachers, and hobbyists of all skill levels. The platform features live online classes led by expert instructors, as well as a large library of pre-recorded, on-demand video tutorials that allow learners to work at their own pace. Topics span numerous art and craft areas, including painting, drawing, knitting, crochet, jewelry making, baking, and seasonal DIY projects. In addition to virtual learning, the site connects users to in-store workshops, events, and kids' activities, many of which are free or low-cost. Teachers can also access project ideas, step-by-step instructions, and pattern libraries, making this a flexible resource for integrating hands-on, creative learning experiences into the classroom or for enrichment activities.
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While watching the sessions, children can take notes in Google Keep, reviewed here. Students can use Timeline Infographic Templates by Canva, reviewed here to create step-by-step instructions to complete the project. Students can showcase their projects by creating a book in Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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20 Self-Control Activities for Middle School - Pathway 2 Success
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5 to 9
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20 Self-Control Activities for Middle School features activities that students can use to help control themselves. Some of the activities include: Build Routines, Scenarios, Hit the...more
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20 Self-Control Activities for Middle School features activities that students can use to help control themselves. Some of the activities include: Build Routines, Scenarios, Hit the Pause Button, Think It-Say It, and Mindfulness 5-4-3-2-1. Each activity comes with a short description and links.
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tag(s): classroom management (125), emotions (62), game based learning (296), social and emotional learning (155)
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Students can play the various games mentioned on the site. Students can create a playlist of mindfulness videos/music using Symbaloo, reviewed here. Students can create an infographic sharing the importance of self-control using Mind Map Generator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Canva Camp - Canva
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4 to 12
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Canva Camp is a free, online creative design camp for children and teens ages 10 and up. Students complete five days of self-paced, pre-recorded video lessons using ready-made Canva...more
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Canva Camp is a free, online creative design camp for children and teens ages 10 and up. Students complete five days of self-paced, pre-recorded video lessons using ready-made Canva templates and step-by-step guidance to design projects such as magazines, bullet journals, wallpapers, posters, invitations, and more. The camp includes a private community for students and parents to share projects and ask questions. No Canva Pro account is required, but students do need a free Canva account to participate.
tag(s): creativity (84), graphic design (49), journals (22), seasonal (47), summer (49)
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Students can design templates using Canva for Education, reviewed here. Students can share their projects on a virtual bulletin board such as Lino, reviewed here. Students can create video tutorials using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here sharing the steps to making their digital design.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Homemade Gift Guide: Easy Handmade Gift Ideas for All Ages - This Pilgrim Life
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K to 8
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Homemade Gift Guide's "Easy Handmade Gift Ideas for All Ages" lists homemade gifts that can be made in 30 minutes or less. The site is divided into Gifts for Kids, ...more
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Homemade Gift Guide's "Easy Handmade Gift Ideas for All Ages" lists homemade gifts that can be made in 30 minutes or less. The site is divided into Gifts for Kids, Teens, All Adults, Women, Men, and Gifts Made by Kids. All ideas have links with directions and, if needed, items to purchase. Some featured homemade ideas are: Zippered Pouch, Bean Bag Chair, DIY Rainbow Crayons, DIY Yard Jenga Game, Spa Pedicure in a Jar, and more. The site contains lots of advertisements; therefore, be mindful of where you click.
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tag(s): crafts (106)
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Have students choose one gift idea from the site and create it in class. Set up materials in advance and allow students to follow directions independently or in small groups. Students can create a comic using Free Comic Strip Maker by Adobe, reviewed here, creating step-by-step instructions for their gift. Have students pair their handmade gift with a note or letter expressing appreciation for a family member, teacher, or community helper.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Navigate School Choice - Andrew Campanella
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K to 12
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My School Choice is a free program created by the National School Choice Awareness Foundation that helps families navigate K-12 education options nationwide. The goal is to help parents...more
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My School Choice is a free program created by the National School Choice Awareness Foundation that helps families navigate K-12 education options nationwide. The goal is to help parents find the right learning environment, whether it's public, private, charter, magnet, online, or nontraditional. When searching on the site, you can search by Your State, Types of Schools, or Opportunities. There is also a Tips section that features "A Student's Guide to Talking about School Choice," "Making the Most out of Parent Teacher Conferences," "Your Guide to SAT and ACT Online Prep Tools," and more.
tag(s): learning styles (20), Online Learning (34), parents (51)
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In the classroom, parents can use the guides offered in the Tips section to have meaningful conversations with their child's teacher. Parents can also use the guides to help their child with their progress in school making sure that he/she is reaching important milestones.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ADHD - HealthyChildren.org
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K to 12
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This HealthyChildren.org page provides reliable, expert-reviewed information about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including what ADHD is, typical symptoms, how it's...more
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This HealthyChildren.org page provides reliable, expert-reviewed information about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including what ADHD is, typical symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and standard treatment approaches. It explains the condition in clear, parent-friendly language. It offers guidance on signs to watch for, how families and professionals can work together, and resources for managing ADHD both at home and in school. This site can help educators better understand the challenges some students face and inform supportive strategies and classroom conversations.
tag(s): adhd (21), mental health (59), social and emotional learning (155)
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Use the page as a quick professional learning resource to better understand ADHD symptoms, supports, and common challenges students may face in the classroom. Apply insights from the site to adjust instruction, such as using clear routines, chunking tasks, offering movement breaks, and providing visual supports. Share the link during conferences, in newsletters, or during IEP/504 meetings, so families have access to reliable, medically reviewed information about ADHD.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Virtual Passover Activities for Kids - 18 Doors
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K to 12
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18 Doors offers a collection of Virtual Passover Activities for Kids, featuring engaging ideas families can enjoy throughout the eight nights of Passover. Each night includes links...more
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18 Doors offers a collection of Virtual Passover Activities for Kids, featuring engaging ideas families can enjoy throughout the eight nights of Passover. Each night includes links to a video or song, a hands-on craft, and a kid-friendly recipe. Video highlights include The Passover Story in 10 Scenes and The Passover Shaboom!, while featured songs include Lotsa Lotsa Matza, Chad Gadya, and Part the Water. Craft activities range from Moses Parting the Sea and Egyptian Pyramid Crafts to Matzah Holders, and recipes include options like matzah granola, chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons, and Passover s'mores. Please note that if a school district blocks YouTube, some videos may not be accessible.
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tag(s): crafts (106), cultures (289), holidays (274), jews (63)
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Each night of Passover, students can watch the video or song, complete the craft, and help with the recipe. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a recipe book. Have students use Padlet, reviewed here to post about their favorite video/song, craft, or recipe.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Passover for kids: 14 engaging ideas for the springtime holiday - Care.com
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K to 12
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The Passover celebration guide from Care.com can be used with a range of age groups and is easy to adapt for students. Younger students in grades K-2 can learn about ...more
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The Passover celebration guide from Care.com can be used with a range of age groups and is easy to adapt for students. Younger students in grades K-2 can learn about Passover through simple discussions, picture exploration, and hands-on activities. Students in grades 3-5 can write short reflections, compare traditions, and talk about the meaning behind holiday practices. With some adaptation and deeper discussion prompts, students in grades 6-8 can explore cultural background, analyze traditions, and complete longer writing or presentation work connected to the holiday.
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Families and students can participate in the activities featured on the website. Students can use Baamboozle, reviewed here to create a Passover game. Have students use Seesaw, reviewed here to write the facts that they have learned about Passover.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Passover Activities for Kids and Adults Guide - Reform Judaism.org
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K to 12
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This Passover Activities booklet is a free, downloadable resource filled with creative ideas to help students and families explore the themes and traditions of Passover, the Jewish...more
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This Passover Activities booklet is a free, downloadable resource filled with creative ideas to help students and families explore the themes and traditions of Passover, the Jewish spring festival celebrating freedom through the retelling of the Israelites' Exodus from Egypt. The PDF includes a mix of engaging crafts, recipes (such as homemade matzah and macaroons), poetry and storytelling prompts, table place-card projects, and hands-on activities that make cultural and historical learning interactive across age groups. It's designed for classroom use or family celebrations, supporting meaningful discussions on heritage, symbolism, and community.
tag(s): crafts (106), cultures (289), holidays (274), jews (63)
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Families and students can participate in the activities featured in the guide. Students can create a Book Creator book, reviewed here with their Six Word Poems. Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to list the steps that they used while creating their Matzahs. Have students learn more about Passover using Kidrex, reviewed here.
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8 Passover Activities for Your Family That Everyone Will Want to Do - Kveller
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1 to 12
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Kveller: 8 Passover Activities for Your Family That Everyone Will Want to Do begins with a brief history of why the author created the activities. The article then outlines one ...more
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Kveller: 8 Passover Activities for Your Family That Everyone Will Want to Do begins with a brief history of why the author created the activities. The article then outlines one activity per night. Some activities include Hide and Seek, Candy Questions, Play the ten plagues version of Minute to Win It!, MasterChef Junior: Haroset, Matzah topping taste test... with a twist!, Passover game night, Cross the Red Sea obstacle course!, and Recline and Dine! Each activity includes detailed instructions on how to play and how to prepare.
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Families and students can participate in the activities featured on the website. Students can use Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here to record themselves building their Red Sea Obstacle course. Students can use Kiddle, reviewed here to research questions for their Minute to Win It game. Have students use Baamboozle, reviewed here to generate the questions for their games.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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12 kid-friendly crafts for Passover - Care.com
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Care.com features 12 kid-friendly crafts for Passover. Featured crafts include: Build a Matzah House, Create a colorful cup for Elijah, Adorn a DIY afikomen bag, Color character stick...more
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Care.com features 12 kid-friendly crafts for Passover. Featured crafts include: Build a Matzah House, Create a colorful cup for Elijah, Adorn a DIY afikomen bag, Color character stick puppets, Construct a parting of the Red Sea scene, and more. All crafts include a brief description of the craft and its connection to Passover.
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Students can complete the crafts that are featured on the website. While completing the crafts, students can record themselves using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here. Students can learn more about Passover using Kiddle, reviewed here. Have students use Google Keep, reviewed here to write the steps that they took while completing the craft.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Your ATA Library: Passover - The Alberta Teachers Association
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K to 8
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Your ATA Library features Passover activities. The site features links to crafts, science experiments, activities, printables, worksheets, and more. If you click on the tab on the left...more
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Your ATA Library features Passover activities. The site features links to crafts, science experiments, activities, printables, worksheets, and more. If you click on the tab on the left side titled "Videos," you can find Passover videos for children of all ages.
tag(s): holidays (274)
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Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast Passover to another holiday. Students can create a Passover book using Book Creator, reviewed here. Have students use Kiddle, reviewed here to continue learning more about Passover.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Smartphones - NetSmartz Kids
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6 to 12
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NetSmartz Kids offers valuable resources for parents and teachers to guide children in safe, responsible smartphone and technology use. The site provides tips on starting conversations...more
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NetSmartz Kids offers valuable resources for parents and teachers to guide children in safe, responsible smartphone and technology use. The site provides tips on starting conversations with children, which questions to ask, and key safety messages to reinforce. Featured resources include A Parents' Guide to Smartphone Safety, Cyberbullying Unplugged, You Sent a Sext, Now What?, Protecting Your Kids Online 2.0, Think Before You Send, and Terrible Text. Many materials are also available in Spanish to support a wider range of families.
tag(s): digital citizenship (104), internet safety (117)
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Use Spotify for Podcasters reviewed here to create a podcast about the dos and don'ts of smartphones and technology. Students can also create an infographic using Canva Infographic Creator reviewed here or make a book for other children to learn about safe use of technology with Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Integrating the 16 Habits of Mind - edutopia
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Edutopia's "Integrating the 16 Habits of Mind" provides a quick summary of Costa and Kallick's work on the 16 Habits of Mind. The article shares the 16 Habits of the ...more
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Edutopia's "Integrating the 16 Habits of Mind" provides a quick summary of Costa and Kallick's work on the 16 Habits of Mind. The article shares the 16 Habits of the Mind, along with a tip, strategy, and/or resource to begin implementation in the classroom.
tag(s): classroom management (125), problem solving (268), social and emotional learning (155)
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Students can share how they are implementing the Habits of the Mind by posting it on Lino, reviewed here. Students can create an infographic using MindMeister, reviewed here to explain one of the habits. Students can create a comic using ToonyTool, reviewed here explaining one of the Habits of the Mind.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Second Step - Second Step
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Second Step offers both a free and a paid SEL curriculum that covers empathy, emotion management, problem-solving, and relationship skills. On the free resources link for educators...more
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Second Step offers both a free and a paid SEL curriculum that covers empathy, emotion management, problem-solving, and relationship skills. On the free resources link for educators and families, there are multiple activities broken down by grade band: pre-K, K-5, 6-8, and families. Additional resources on the site include Captain Compassion Comics and child sexual abuse information with how-to guides for different age levels.
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tag(s): empathy (43), listening (98), problem solving (268), social and emotional learning (155), thinking skills (91)
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Students can create their own Caption Compassion comics using ToonyTool, reviewed here. Students can create digital escape rooms using Online Escape Room Templates, reviewed here to teach about social emotional learning. Students can create their own "How-to Guide" for social emotional learning using Storyboard That, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Using Metacognitive Strategies to Support Student Self-Regulation and Empowerment - Victoria State Government
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Using Metacognitive Strategies to Support Student Self-Regulation and Empowerment teaches students ways to enhance their learning. The article is broken up into the following...more
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Using Metacognitive Strategies to Support Student Self-Regulation and Empowerment teaches students ways to enhance their learning. The article is broken up into the following headings: Why do Teachers use Metacognitive Strategies, Who Benefits from the use of Metacognitive Strategies, What is Metacognition and How Does it Develop, What are the Benefits of Using Metacognitive Strategies, How to Integrate Metacognitive Strategies into Your Classroom, Self Regulation through Co-Design of Learning Protocols, Empowerment of Students through Building Motivation and Disposition, and Relevant Tools and Resources.
tag(s): social and emotional learning (155), thinking skills (91)
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Students can use Aha Slides, reviewed here to explain to younger students what metacognition is. Students can use ScreenPal, reviewed here to explain strategies that they use for metacognition. Students can create a journal in Seesaw, reviewed here reflecting on their feelings about metacognition.
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Metacognition: How Thinking About Thinking Can Help Kids - Child Mind Institute
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Metacognition: How Thinking About Thinking Can Help Kids is an article that explains what metacognition is and how it supports student learning. The article is organized into...more
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Metacognition: How Thinking About Thinking Can Help Kids is an article that explains what metacognition is and how it supports student learning. The article is organized into sections such as What Is Metacognition and How Does It Work, Help for Kids with Learning Issues, Great for Self-Regulation, Quieting Negative Self-Talk, How to Encourage Metacognition, Be Patient, and Learning to Learn. Educators can share or download the article for classroom or professional use. The content is also available in Spanish.
tag(s): social and emotional learning (155), thinking skills (91)
In the Classroom
Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to share the best way that they learn. Students can use Stormboard, reviewed here to share strategies that they use when they feel overwhelmed or upset. Finally, students can create a comic explaining metacognition to younger students using Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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