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Welding Jobs - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
Use an online welding simulator or an interactive PBS video to introduce students to welding techniques. Have them discuss safety procedures and basic welding concepts before attempting a virtual hands-on activity. Explore the chemistry and physics of welding by conducting a simple metal conductivity or heat transfer experiment. Students can compare the reactions of different metals to heat and discuss how this applies to real-world welding. Students work in teams to design a 3D model of a welded structure (e.g., a bridge, sculpture, or vehicle frame) using materials such as cardboard, straws, or craft sticks. Students can research historical and artistic uses of welding, such as how it shaped architecture, transportation, or sculpture, and present their findings in Genially reviewed here or Sway reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Instructional Playlists - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): teaching strategies (59)
In the Classroom
Try using instructional playlists in your classroom to give students more voice, choice, and ownership over their learning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The A-Z of Self-Care for Teachers: 26 Tips to Use Today - Teacher Zone
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (56), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
Integrate short, energizing activities, such as stretching, desk yoga, or quick dance breaks, to keep both students and teachers refreshed and engaged. Create a gratitude wall or have students share something positive each day to foster a culture of appreciation and emotional well-being. Build a supportive classroom environment through team-building activities, peer check-ins, and collaborative learning promoting a sense of belonging and reducing stress. Set healthy boundaries by scheduling time for self-care and sharing the importance of balance with students, such as encouraging them to take breaks and manage their workload effectively.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Developing a Self-Care Plan - ReachOut
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (56), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
Foster peer connections through kindness challenges, team-building exercises, or gratitude activities that promote a supportive and caring classroom culture. Have students create their own simple self-care plans, identifying activities that help them manage stress and stay balanced, reinforcing the importance of well-being. Build in structured breaks, such as mindfulness moments, stretching, or quiet time, to help maintain a calm and focused learning environment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Why Self-Care? - Cynthia James
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (56)
In the Classroom
Incorporate journaling using ePubEditor, reviewed here or discussion prompts that encourage students to reflect on their emotions, goals, and personal growth, reinforcing the importance of self-awareness. Model healthy work-life balance by setting clear expectations for grading turnaround times, email responses, and student workload to prevent burnout. Foster an environment of encouragement and mutual respect by celebrating small wins, practicing kindness, and incorporating affirmations into daily routines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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50 Self-Care Ideas for Teachers - Vanessa
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (56), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
Set up a designated space where students (and you) can take short breaks to reset with stress-relief tools such as fidget items, mindfulness coloring sheets, or breathing exercises. Create a weekly or monthly challenge where you and your students set self-care goals, including drinking enough water, practicing gratitude, or taking mindful movement breaks. Integrate short movement activities, stretching, or guided breathing exercises throughout the day to help reduce stress and improve focus for both you and your students. Dedicate a few minutes each week to self-reflection, where students (and you) write about accomplishments, gratitude, or personal growth, reinforcing the importance of mental well-being. Create a book online using Book Creator, reviewed here or ePubEditor, reviewed here for this activity. Encourage self-care and emotional well-being by displaying uplifting quotes, student-created affirmations, or "kindness shoutouts" to create a supportive classroom environment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Three R's for Teacher Self-Care: Reflect. Release. Recharge - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (56), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
Incorporate creative outlets such as drawing, writing, or music breaks to help students (and yourself) release tension and refocus. Allow students to choose comfortable seating or movement-friendly options to promote a stress-free and adaptable learning environment. Regularly share positive moments, shoutouts, or gratitude statements as a class to build a supportive and uplifting environment. Set aside a few minutes for quiet reading, mindfulness, or deep breathing exercises to help everyone reset and regain energy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Complete Guide to Self-Care for Educators - Purdue Global
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (56), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
Start or end the day with a brief mindfulness exercise, such as deep breathing, guided meditation, or a gratitude reflection, to help both you and your students reset and focus. Incorporate short physical activity breaks, such as stretching, chair yoga, or quick energizers, to boost mood and reduce stress for both you and your students. Create a classroom culture that values self-care by celebrating small wins, using positive affirmations, and fostering an atmosphere of kindness and support.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Burned-In Teacher - Dr. Chris Jones
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): mental health (56), podcasts (134), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
Encourage students (and yourself) to keep a journal where they reflect on challenges, successes, and growth opportunities, fostering a mindset of resilience and continuous improvement. Create the journals online with Book Creator, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. Empower students by giving them leadership roles in the classroom, allowing them to take ownership of projects, problem-solving, and peer mentoring. Work with students to set personal and academic goals, reinforcing the idea that growth stems from intentional reflection and action, rather than success or failure. Integrate conversations about perseverance, leadership, and personal development into classroom discussions, helping students see challenges as opportunities for growth.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Resilient Teacher Podcast - Brittany Blackwell
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (56), podcasts (134), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
Implement strategies from the podcast to create a supportive and inclusive classroom, emphasizing growth mindset, positive affirmations, and student-led discussions on well-being. Set clear expectations for work-life balance by managing grading time, limiting after-hours emails, and modeling self-care practices for students. Create a PLC that listens to the podcast and holds discussions (such as a book club) regularly to support one another. Use podcast insights on managing stress cycles to help students recognize their emotions and develop effective coping strategies, such as journaling or taking movement breaks. Use reflection prompts from the podcast to assess teaching practices, set personal growth goals, and collaborate with colleagues on sustainable strategies to reduce burnout.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What is Teacher Self-Care, and How Do You Practice It? - Waterford.org
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (56), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
Start or end the day with a short mindfulness exercise, such as deep breathing, guided meditation, or a gratitude reflection. This benefits both students and teachers by creating a calm, focused learning environment. Encourage a culture of gratitude by having students contribute to a gratitude wall or keep individual gratitude journals. Participating alongside students can help teachers cultivate positivity in their daily routines. Create the journals digitally by individual Book Creator stories reviewed here or a class journal in Google Slides reviewed here. Incorporate quick check-ins at the start of class where students and teachers can share how they're feeling using a mood scale, emojis, or reflective prompts. This fosters a supportive environment and reminds teachers to be aware of their own well-being. Schedule short movement breaks, stretching, or relaxation activities throughout the day. These moments help reduce stress and keep both students and teachers refreshed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Self-Care Tips For Teachers That You've Never Heard Before - Everything AJA
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): mental health (56), podcasts (134), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
Play soft instrumental music during independent work time to create a soothing environment that enhances focus and reduces stress for both students and teachers. Assign students responsibilities like passing out papers, organizing materials, or updating the classroom calendar to reduce your workload and build student ownership. Choose one day per week to stay late for grading, lesson planning, or preparing materials, so the rest of the week remains manageable without constant overtime. Arrive a little earlier to set up the day's materials, adjust the classroom environment, and mentally prepare, helping to reduce the feeling of being rushed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Use, Understand & Engage: A Digital Media Literacy Framework for Canadian Schools - MediaSmarts
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K to 12tag(s): critical thinking (146), digital citizenship (94), digital literacy (24), media literacy (105)
In the Classroom
Students can analyze online news articles, images, or social media posts and determine if they are real or fake. In groups, students can brainstorm responsible online behaviors and create a classroom "Digital Citizenship Agreement." Show students different online ads, influencer sponsorships, or product placements and have them analyze how advertising techniques, persuasive language, and media bias influence consumer behavior. Students can create a PSA podcast using Spotify for Podcasters (formerly Anchor) reviewed here or video using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here on topics like online safety, media bias, misinformation, or ethical social media use.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Self-Care for Educators - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (56), social and emotional learning (127)
In the Classroom
Save these sites for when you need more motivation. Find ways to nurture yourself with self-care. Share these resources with your colleagues, perhaps during staff meetings or in-service training.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TLS Inquiry Writing - Yourway Learning
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2 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (218), inquiry (29), Teacher Utilities (175), writing (302)
In the Classroom
This tool provides a short response. After the initial response, use the chat feature to ask specific questions to build a more robust and fully developed activity. Ideas to include in your chat are the names of current novels students are reading, integration of other content areas, inclusion of specific writing frameworks, and creation of an assessment rubric. Engage students in writing activities by assigning activities and games available at Groovelit, reviewed here to develop vocabulary, narrative, and argumentative writing skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Culturally Mindful Connection Assessment - Yourway Learning
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K to 12tag(s): african american (117), artificial intelligence (218), cross cultural understanding (175), multilingual (73), student-centered (6), Teacher Utilities (175)
In the Classroom
Although this tool provides feedback to support Black students in the classroom, it is also valuable to generate specific ideas for implementing an action plan to support and include students of all cultures within the school community. Extend this tool's ideas using the request changes feature to ask for more specific information. For example, if the suggestion includes establishing structured peer support networks, ask for specific ideas and examples on how to do this for your grade level. Share the ideas with your administrators and grade-level peers as you consider ways to implement your plans. Consider using an organizational tool such as Milanote reviewed here to collaborate, save, and share your ideas and resources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Culturally Responsive Teaching - Yourway Learning
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (218), cross cultural understanding (175), racism (78), Teacher Utilities (175), teaching strategies (59)
In the Classroom
Use this AI generator to find inclusive teaching ideas for any lesson in just seconds. Ask for ideas to incorporate a student's culture into activities or integrate cultural learning activities across all subject areas. For example, when learning about European countries, find activities to include with science, math, and writing assignments. Make a new student feel at home by integrating ideas from their culture into reading and writing projects. Develop critical thinking skills by incorporating inquiry thinking and suggested activities into your current lessons. As a final project, ask student groups to create digital books using Book Creator reviewed here using images and descriptions that reflect a multicultural understanding of their learning activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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5 Must-Have Health & Wellness Tools for Teacher Self-Care - Alludo
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K to 12tag(s): blogs (63), mental health (56), professional development (281)
In the Classroom
Create a weekly self-care challenge where students (and you) commit to small acts of well-being, such as drinking more water, practicing gratitude, or taking deep breaths. Set up a quiet space with fidget tools, coloring pages, or reflection prompts where students can take a moment to self-regulate when feeling overwhelmed. Start the day with positive affirmations or have students write their own encouraging statements to build confidence and a supportive classroom culture. Incorporate a few minutes of self-reflection through writing prompts or gratitude journaling to help students develop emotional awareness while also benefiting your own well-being.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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School Pages - School Pages
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1 to 10tag(s): artificial intelligence (218), Teacher Utilities (175)
In the Classroom
Teachers can use this as a way to search for lessons and ideas. Teachers can use the AI features to enhance their lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Blended Learning Planner - Yourway Learning
Grades
K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (218), blended learning (27), flipped learning (4), Teacher Utilities (175)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this site to use at any time to create blended learning activities throughout the year. Use the request change feature to integrate different blended learning activities. For example, ask to include flipped learning and station rotations in your lesson. Modify the activity and request additional details. If the activity consists of a learning game that requires questions or real-world problems, ask this tool to create those items and include them in the outline. Continue asking for modifications and support materials as needed until satisfied. Find additional resources for blended learning at TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Blended Learning Resources, reviewed here.Edge Features:
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