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Trading Card Maker - BigHugeLabs.com
Grades
4 to 12
tag(s): book reports (26), famous people (40), images (269)
In the Classroom
Upload and tag your photo, type information, and print cards. Download the finished card to your computer. Use for book reports for literature circles, with each student in the group making a card for a different character in the book. This is also an excellent idea for special occasions for special people: mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, school nurse, school secretary, school custodian, favorite aunt, or anyone else! Be sure to print onto cover stock and laminate (if possible). What fabulous (and memorable) gifts. Check out the Big Huge Labs educator account. Easily pre-register students to avoid creating logins, view and download their creations, and view the site advertisement-free. You will find information about the Educator Account here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Be Safe Sprigeo - looking out for you! - Sprigeo
Grades
K to 12tag(s): bullying (40), cyberbullying (44), DAT device agnostic tool (132)
In the Classroom
Teachers and principals will like the written record the system generates by emailing the report to the designated contact.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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180 Tech Tips
Grades
K to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NASP Crisis Resources - NASP
Grades
K to 12tag(s): psychology (60)
In the Classroom
Share these resources with administrators and fellow teachers when the need arises.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teachable Moment - Lesson on School Safety - NASP
Grades
K to 12tag(s): bullying (40), difficult conversations (52), natural disasters (21), school violence (9)
In the Classroom
Share this with your principal and fellow teachers when you know students are in need.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Adapt-a-Strategy for ENL/ESL - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): teaching strategies (73)
In the Classroom
Share this one with your colleagues who also have ENL/ESL students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Using Humour in the Second Language Classroom - Paul-Emile Chiasson
Grades
K to 12tag(s): humor (18)
In the Classroom
Use the information on this site to look for new ideas and activities to use in your ELL classroom. Be sure to pass the article on to peers looking for ways to better connect with students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Juicy Studio: Readability Test
Grades
K to 12tag(s): readability (5)
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CRAYON: Create Your Own Newspaper - David Maher
Grades
7 to 12tag(s): news (223)
In the Classroom
A great way to get students involved with the news on an intimate basis!! Teachers can also create a classroom newspaper for parents and others to access. Check on your district policy regarding posting student work to the web. It would be a good idea to limit names to initials and to get written parent permission before setting up accounts. Then use YOUR teacher email account for safety reasons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ESL Levels - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
ELL teachers, refer this site to teachers who are new to teaching English language learners and may be unsure of how to incorporate the student in a general education classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Top Ten Tips for Working With ENL/ESL Students - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): teaching strategies (73)
In the Classroom
From TeacherFirst, this site is a helpful resource for new ENL/ESL teachers, or to pass along to general education teachers who are eager to know how to best assimilate a new ENL/ESL student into their classroom. Save the site as a favorite on your desktop to allow easy reference whenever, and pass it along to interested peers!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Peer Learning and ELLs - Colorin' Colorado!
Grades
K to 12tag(s): classroom management (142)
In the Classroom
Be sure to pass this site and information on to peers who are also working with ENL/ESL students. Continuing the strategy across the various classes a student is enrolled in can make it more effective and help ease the transition into an English-speaking school.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Newcomer Resources - Erica Hilliker
Grades
K to 12tag(s): back to school (53), learning styles (22)
In the Classroom
ENL/ESL teachers, pass this site on to teachers who are also working with new English language learners. It allows them to understand where the student may be at, and the resources they have available if they are unaware.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Blog Basics for the Classroom - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): blogs (82)
In the Classroom
You could use this step by step as the framework for a self-directed or "buddy" professional development project. Share it with your principal or professional development coordinator. USe the strategies and ideas here to start a blog for your class or for each student. Don't miss suggestions for a Teacher as Blogger so you can model blogging, too.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Workshop: Tapping Into Multiple Intelligences - ThirteenEd Online
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Make it your goal for the year to try implementing a multiple intelligences model of instruction and watch your students each find strengths and build new ones.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hurricane Preparedness - National Weather Service
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): hurricanes (36), safety (63)
In the Classroom
If your community is in an area that can be affected by tropical storms, the content in these pages can be invaluable - whether as part of a science, health, or current events class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Field Trip Advice
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): field trips (6)
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School District Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist - U.S. Health & Human Services Dept.
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Understanding Fair Use - University of Minnesota
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): copyright (42)
In the Classroom
Introduce this site to the class with a projector or whiteboard, and then replace pencil and paper notecards by having partners read this and take notes with an online tool such as Memo Notepad, reviewed here; tell students to be sure to save the URL to share their notes and questions with you and their peers. Next, at the end of your copyright and fair use unit, modify student learning by challenging them to demonstrate their learning by creating an inforgraphic using Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Earth Calendar
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): holidays (280)
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