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KnowItAll.org - South Carolina ETV Commission
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K to 12
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KnowItAll.org contains a variety of resources, including videos, lessons, audio files, photos, interactives, and documents. The site allows you to browse by grade, which includes Pre-Kindergarten...more
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KnowItAll.org contains a variety of resources, including videos, lessons, audio files, photos, interactives, and documents. The site allows you to browse by grade, which includes Pre-Kindergarten through high school, Higher Education, and Professional Development. Subjects featured are Career Education, English Language Arts, Health Education, Math, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Technology, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages. When exploring the Collections tab, you can find resources on Anchor Charts, Archaeology, Digital Literacy, Financial Literacy and Economics, Holidays, Native American Heritage, and much more. The Curriculum and Lessons Plans tab allows you to search by Keywords, Subject, Resource Type, Downloadable Content, Language (English or Spanish), and Accessibility (English or Spanish Captions, Transcript, and Audio Description). Lessons can be shared via Google Classroom, Previewed, and printed.
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Since this site has a wealth of information, students can have a Wakelet, reviewed here to host all the material. Students can view the series that are featured on the site, including Ask an Author, Character Minutes, ETV Shorts, Hobby Shop, and more. Students can share what they learned using Lino, reviewed here .You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Teach Kindness - Stand for Children Leadership Center
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K to 12
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Teach Kindness is a collaboration among education organizations guided by teachers, offering research-based, relevant student resources that make schools kinder and more welcoming for...more
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Teach Kindness is a collaboration among education organizations guided by teachers, offering research-based, relevant student resources that make schools kinder and more welcoming for students and educators. Included in the site are The Pillars of Kindness, The Promise of Kindness, and How to Join.
tag(s): classroom management (124), social and emotional learning (144)
In the Classroom
Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to showcase the kindness that they are displaying in school. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a book on ways to be kind. Students can become pen pals with schools that are already a part of the organization.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classroom Seating Planner Generator - Click School
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K to 12
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Click School offers free templates for classroom seating arrangements. In Click School, you can add first and last names, gender, and target grade. There are multiple templates to choose...more
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Click School offers free templates for classroom seating arrangements. In Click School, you can add first and last names, gender, and target grade. There are multiple templates to choose from to design your seating charts. All charts can be saved or downloaded to your computer.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124), Teacher Utilities (199)
In the Classroom
Students can help design their seating arrangements in the classroom. Adjust seating based on observed needs such as attention, participation, or social dynamics. After a week, review whether the change helped and discuss strategies for productive learning spaces.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classroom Seating Chart - Gynzy
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Gynzy's classroom seating chart lets you set up your classroom and assign seats to your students. Setting up an account is free. Once logged into the site, you can create ...more
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Gynzy's classroom seating chart lets you set up your classroom and assign seats to your students. Setting up an account is free. Once logged into the site, you can create your own furniture, add your students, change the colors of the student names, draw, add images, and more. In addition to the classroom seating chart, there are many other ways to use Gynzy, including templates and tools from its library.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124), Teacher Utilities (199)
In the Classroom
Use the seating chart to quickly rearrange students into different seating configurations such as pairs, pods, or rows. Try a new setup each day and have students reflect on how the arrangement affects focus and collaboration. Create seating charts based on instructional goals, such as pairing students for peer support, mixed-ability collaboration, or discussion partners during reading, math, or project work. Create and save multiple seating charts for different scenarios so that substitutes or co-teachers can manage the classroom smoothly without disrupting routines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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8 Great Classroom Management Resources for Teachers - HMH
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K to 12
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"8 Great Classroom Management Resources for Teachers" is a quick read that shares simple classroom management ideas. The article is divided into Classroom Design, Organization, Student...more
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"8 Great Classroom Management Resources for Teachers" is a quick read that shares simple classroom management ideas. The article is divided into Classroom Design, Organization, Student Behavior, and Managing Instructional Time. Within these four categories are websites that offer ideas for each area.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124), Teacher Utilities (199)
In the Classroom
In addition to the bell ringers link posted on the site, students can use Do Now Activity Generator, reviewed here. Students can map out their ideal classroom using Google Drawing, reviewed here. Finally, students can decide on which PBIS reward they would like by holding a classroom vote.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Ultimate List of PBIS Incentives - PBIS Rewards
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K to 12
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The Ultimate List of PBIS Incentives is a tier-1 list of ideas that educators and administrators could provide. The chart is divided into Incentive, Grade Level, Price, Category, and...more
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The Ultimate List of PBIS Incentives is a tier-1 list of ideas that educators and administrators could provide. The chart is divided into Incentive, Grade Level, Price, Category, and Value. Examples of incentives include: Family Night Bag, Afternoon Movie, Bingo, DJ Dance Party, Salt Dough Creation, Teacher Lip Sync Battle, and more. The chart allows for filtering to view incentives easily.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124), teaching strategies (67)
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Students can fill out a Google Form, reviewed here to decide as a class or school what they are working for. Students can see a visual of their progress by creating an incentive jar on either Google Drawing, reviewed here or Canva for Education, reviewed here. Finally, students can write thank-you letters if they receive any donations for their incentives.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior - TeacherVision
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TeacherVision's Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior provides teachers with a practical, ready-to-use list of positive behavior comments for report cards or progress reports. The...more
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TeacherVision's Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior provides teachers with a practical, ready-to-use list of positive behavior comments for report cards or progress reports. The resource focuses on clearly describing student behaviors such as cooperation, responsibility, effort, participation, and self-control using strengths-based language. It is especially helpful for saving time during grading periods while ensuring feedback is specific, encouraging, and professional. The comments can also be adapted for conferences, behavior notes, or goal-setting conversations with students and families.
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tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124), teaching strategies (67)
In the Classroom
Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to list examples of adjectives that they can use to describe positive behavior in their classroom. Students can create magazine covers using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here to showcase examples of positive student behavior. Finally, students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a book of positive student behavior with visuals.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Positive Behavior Strategies: A Guide for Teachers - Understood
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"Positive Behavior Strategies: A Guide for Teachers" is an informative article that explains how positive behavior strategies support student success in the classroom. The article is...more
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"Positive Behavior Strategies: A Guide for Teachers" is an informative article that explains how positive behavior strategies support student success in the classroom. The article is organized into clear sections that address why positive behavior strategies are important, what they look like in practice, how teachers can implement them in the classroom, and how families can support these strategies at home. It also includes additional resources and research for further learning. Embedded within the article is a short YouTube video, approximately three minutes long, that focuses on teaching self-regulation through modeling.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124), teaching strategies (67)
In the Classroom
Students can begin to monitor their moods by posting their feelings on a Padlet, reviewed here feelings board. Students can use brain breaks featured on GoNoodle, reviewed here. Students can use Canva for Education, reviewed here to create posters for nonverbal cues.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How to Implement the 6 Blended Learning Models - Prodigy
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Prodigy's "How to Implement the 6 Blended Learning Models" is an informative blog post that introduces educators to blended learning by first defining it and outlining its key benefits....more
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Prodigy's "How to Implement the 6 Blended Learning Models" is an informative blog post that introduces educators to blended learning by first defining it and outlining its key benefits. The article then explains six blended learning models, including Face-to-Face Driver, Rotation, Flex, Online Lab, Self Blend, and Online Driver. Each model is described in detail, with practical guidance for immediate classroom implementation and clear examples of its use in instructional settings.
tag(s): blended learning (28), blogs (71), classroom management (124), Teacher Utilities (199)
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Students can participate in various blended learning models in the classroom. In the Flex Model, students can participate in a Kahoot!, reviewed here or create their own Blooket, reviewed here. Finally, students can use Lino, reviewed here to build an online collaborative board of material that they learned from any of the examples of blended learning shared in the blog post.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Floop - Melanie Kong and Christine Witcher
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3 to 12
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Floop allows for fast teacher feedback on student work, guided peer feedback, and self-assessment. Within Teacher Feedback, teachers can select from drag-and-drop comments and place...more
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Floop allows for fast teacher feedback on student work, guided peer feedback, and self-assessment. Within Teacher Feedback, teachers can select from drag-and-drop comments and place feedback in designated areas of student work. In Guided Peer Feedback, students learn how to give and receive feedback through scaffolding prompts. Self-assessment enables customized prompts that foster student self-reflection and feedback. In the Free version, teachers can have unlimited students and assignments, add images and PDFs, upload Google Docs, use a reusable comment bank, access Growthbook with class data, and integrate rosters with Google Classroom and Clever. The Blog section of Floop contains resources and ideas for classroom integration.
tag(s): classroom management (124), Teacher Utilities (199)
In the Classroom
Students can use Floop to learn how to give each other peer feedback. Padlet TA, reviewed here will allow students to create a peer feedback rubric to grade themselves as they participate in their peer feedback. Finally, students can use Google Keep, reviewed here for notetaking as they are working on their assignments on Floop.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free EduProtocol Slide Deck Templates - EdTech Emma
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Eduprotocols offer structured frameworks to enhance and deepen student thinking and understanding through collaboration and creativity. This site offers several Google Slides templates...more
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Eduprotocols offer structured frameworks to enhance and deepen student thinking and understanding through collaboration and creativity. This site offers several Google Slides templates that you can copy and personalize for classroom use. The templates also include basic instructions for using the protocol in the slide notes. To obtain the slides, select a protocol and copy the slide when prompted. Although these slides are for use in middle- to high-school English classrooms, they are adaptable to any grade and subject area.
tag(s): critical thinking (166), teaching strategies (67), thinking skills (84), visual thinking (11)
In the Classroom
Learn more about eduprotocols by reading the book, EduProtocols by Marlena Hebern and Joe Corippo. Use these templates as part of your classroom routines that promote active learning and higher-order thinking skills. Use the templates as a guide to creating other templates for eduprotocols using Google Slides, reviewed here. Adapt the slides to fit your content and student grade level. For example, use the 8 Parts of Speech Stories by breaking the content into two or three parts, such as nouns and verbs for younger students, or use the Gallery Walk slides in a math class to create a display of different approaches to a math problem.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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25 Awesome Classroom Management Resources - Twinkl
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K to 12
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The blog post 25 Awesome Classroom Management Resources from Twinkl, reviewed here, shares an extensive collection of teacher-created tools and activities...more
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The blog post 25 Awesome Classroom Management Resources from Twinkl, reviewed here, shares an extensive collection of teacher-created tools and activities designed to help educators establish and maintain a positive, organized, and supportive learning environment. The resources are intended for general education and special education settings and include visual schedules, behavior and reward charts, posters, routine trackers, and tools for managing individual student behavior. The article emphasizes consistency, connection, and compassion as core principles of effective classroom management and offers templates and ideas to support students with varied needs, including those in SPED. It's a practical set of resources for teachers who want to build strong classroom routines, foster respectful relationships, and reduce disruptions.
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tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124), organizational skills (84), Teacher Utilities (199)
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Use the visual schedules and routine trackers shared in the blog to establish predictable daily structures, especially helpful for younger students or those needing extra support. Adapt resources for special education by using individualized behavior charts or communication tools that provide students with clear expectations and feedback. Incorporate the blog's strategies and tools to redirect energy, keep transitions smooth, and maintain focus, thereby maximizing instructional time. Implement reward charts and behavior management posters from the resources to reinforce positive choices and celebrate student successes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wheel of Names - Random Wheel Spin
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K to 12
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Random Wheel Spin's Wheel of Names is a free, fully customizable spinner designed for classroom use. Teachers and students can add images, text, and colors, or even drag and drop ...more
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Random Wheel Spin's Wheel of Names is a free, fully customizable spinner designed for classroom use. Teachers and students can add images, text, and colors, or even drag and drop Excel or CSV files directly into the wheel. A standout feature is the ability to store hidden activities or actions behind each wheel entry, perfect for embedding quiz questions, writing prompts, fun facts, or learning challenges. When the wheel lands on a student's name, a reveal button appears, allowing teachers or parents to uncover the hidden task. This surprise element keeps lessons engaging and interactive. The Wheel of Names requires no sign-up, supports multiple languages, and can be easily saved, shared, or embedded on school websites.
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tag(s): classroom management (124), Teacher Utilities (199)
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Students can use the Wheel of Names when selecting the order of students to play in a game. Students can use it when picking their favorite GoNoodle, reviewed here video. Add vocabulary words to the wheel with hidden definitions or example sentences for students to reveal and use in a sentence. Add character names or chapters to the wheel with hidden questions that test comprehension or theme analysis. Store short science, math, or history questions behind entries and have teams compete to answer correctly for points.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum - Common Sense Education
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K to 12
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Find over 140 lessons on relevant topics, including AI, cyberbullying, and screen time, for all grade levels at this comprehensive site (selecting high school takes users to a different...more
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Find over 140 lessons on relevant topics, including AI, cyberbullying, and screen time, for all grade levels at this comprehensive site (selecting high school takes users to a different site with lessons appropriate for high school students). Use filters to sort lessons by the recommended sequence, grade level, or topic to find options for lessons. Sign in to your free account to view and download all resource materials and activities, including handouts, slides, and a complete lesson plan. Some lessons include multiple parts, each taking approximately 20 minutes to complete.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (255), cyberbullying (40), digital citizenship (103), media literacy (112), mental health (59), Teacher Utilities (199)
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Add this resource to your collection of digital literacy activities that engage learners. After completing lessons, have younger students use Animate from Audio, reviewed here to create short, animated videos sharing their understanding of the content. For older students, consider creating podcasts with Adobe Podcast, reviewed here to share digital literacy and safety information with their peers. As an extension activity, have students use Trading Card Creator reviewed here to create trading cards that share information about the topics found on this site, such as healthy habits, information and media literacy, and privacy and safety.
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The EduProtocols Podcast - Rebel Teacher Alliance
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This biweekly podcast focuses on books, activities, and information based on the EduProtocol book series. Each podcast is approximately thirty minutes long and features prominent members...more
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This biweekly podcast focuses on books, activities, and information based on the EduProtocol book series. Each podcast is approximately thirty minutes long and features prominent members of the education community as part of the discussions. Listen to podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or directly on their site.
tag(s): critical thinking (166), teaching strategies (67), thinking skills (84), visual thinking (11)
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Take advantage of the podcasts on the site to learn more about EduProtocols and how to implement them in your classroom. The length is perfect for listening on your way to work or during a morning walk. Share podcasts with your peers to learn together, then share ideas on how to implement EduProtocols successfully in your classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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EduProtocol Tutorial Videos - Jacob Carr
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"Mr. Carr on the Web" shares a series of videos that explain the foundation and implementation of three eduprotocols - 8Parts, Sketch & Tell, and Iron Chef. Each video is ...more
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"Mr. Carr on the Web" shares a series of videos that explain the foundation and implementation of three eduprotocols - 8Parts, Sketch & Tell, and Iron Chef. Each video is approximately five minutes long and shares the basics of each protocol, along with ideas for how to use it over five days. If YouTube is blocked at your school, you may have to watch them at another time.
tag(s): critical thinking (166), thinking skills (84), visual thinking (11)
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Use these videos to learn about and reinforce your understanding of these three commonly used eduprotocols. Work with your peers to implement eduprotocols into your classrooms by selecting a protocol to use each month, then meet to reflect and share ideas and experiences. Create slides for eduprotocols using Google Slides, reviewed here or Canva for Education, reviewed here. Additionally, Pear Deck, reviewed here offers several ready-to-go, interactive slide decks for eduprotocol routines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Seating Charts for Classrooms - Storyboard That
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The Seating Chart tool on Storyboard That, reviewed here offers educators an easy-to-use platform to design visually appealing, fully customizable...more
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The Seating Chart tool on Storyboard That, reviewed here offers educators an easy-to-use platform to design visually appealing, fully customizable seating arrangements. With a variety of templates, from striped backgrounds and school supply themes to chalkboard styles, teachers can effortlessly copy and personalize layouts using drag-and-drop functionality, editable text, colors, and shapes. These seating charts help streamline classroom organization, support smooth transitions, assist with learning student names, provide structure for substitutes, and encourage inclusive groupings that foster peer interaction and differentiated learning.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124)
In the Classroom
Create clear and colorful seating charts to assign spots, making it easier for students to know where to sit and for teachers to take attendance quickly. Provide substitutes with a labeled seating chart that includes student names and key notes, making classroom management smoother when you are absent. Design charts that assign students to small groups for projects or rotations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classroom Management Strategies - American Federation of Teachers
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The Classroom Management Strategies collection on Share My Lesson is a rich, free resource hub offering over 100 lesson plans, activities, articles, webinars, and professional learning...more
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The Classroom Management Strategies collection on Share My Lesson is a rich, free resource hub offering over 100 lesson plans, activities, articles, webinars, and professional learning materials designed to help educators from new teachers to seasoned pros build effective, inclusive, and engaging classrooms. Whether you are establishing clear rules and routines, managing behaviors, facilitating meaningful discussions, or fostering cultural responsiveness and belonging, this collection guides you in crafting a structured, respectful, and vibrant learning environment. You will also find resources tailored to strengthen professional development, so you can grow your practice while supporting every student with confidence and creativity.
tag(s): behavior (45), blogs (71), classroom management (124), professional development (295)
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After reviewing a strategy from the collection, have students act out scenarios (e.g., transitioning quietly or resolving a conflict). Use an article or video from the collection as a starting point, then have small groups discuss what respect, responsibility, and inclusion look like in your classroom. Groups can present their ideas back to the class. Work with students to design posters that illustrate key classroom routines or behavior expectations. Display them around the room as visual reminders created by students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Learning Management - PBS LearningMedia
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The Classroom Management collection on PBS LearningMedia offers educators a curated set of professional development resources to cultivate effective learning environments. It highlights...more
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The Classroom Management collection on PBS LearningMedia offers educators a curated set of professional development resources to cultivate effective learning environments. It highlights strategies and best practices in areas such as classroom procedures, time management, student behavior, climate and culture, positive reinforcement, and support for first-year teachers. Each resource, ranging from videos and lesson plans to interactive activities, is designed to help educators create environments that foster engagement, streamline classroom operations, and support student learning. Many of the lessons are also available in Spanish, making them more accessible for diverse teaching communities.
tag(s): behavior (45), classroom management (124), professional development (295), social and emotional learning (144)
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Use short videos or case studies from the collection to have students act out classroom routines (like entering the room or transitioning between tasks). Create posters based on strategies highlighted in the lessons (e.g., steps for group work or attention signals). Students can help design them to increase ownership of classroom procedures. Have students reflect weekly on how classroom strategies (positive reinforcement, transitions, group norms) affect their learning. They can use Canva Docs, reviewed here to write their journals online.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Grahn for Lang - Leslie Grahn
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Grahn for Lang is a comprehensive resource hub for world language teachers and educational leaders. The site offers a rich collection of tools, including lesson planning guides based...more
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Grahn for Lang is a comprehensive resource hub for world language teachers and educational leaders. The site offers a rich collection of tools, including lesson planning guides based on real-world materials, resources for immersion programs, and strategies for integrating proficiency-based instruction, scaffolding, differentiated tasks, interpretive modes, and performance assessment into curriculum design. It also addresses instructional leadership, offering content on teacher leadership, coaching skills, professional learning, and well-being support. Additionally, the site offers a variety of accessible professional development resources, such as free recorded webinars (WLPD4U), workshops, keynotes, and a blog.
tag(s): assessment (135), data (199), grammar (140), grammar review (33)
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Use the performance assessment guidance to design a short project, such as students planning a pretend cultural exchange trip. They can use target-language reading, writing, listening, and speaking tasks to demonstrate proficiency across modes. Apply one of Grahn for Lang's differentiation ideas to an existing activity, such as offering students three task choices at different levels of challenge (e.g., matching vocabulary, writing simple sentences, or creating a dialogue). Choose a real-world resource (such as a menu, infographic, or short video) from the site's examples. Have students identify key vocabulary or phrases, then share with a partner how they could use them in real-life situations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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