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What is Empathy? - Sesame Workshop
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K to 2
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What is Empathy? features Sesame Street character Murray and Mark Ruffalo explaining empathy in this short video. In addition to the video, the site also shows how to build empathy...more
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What is Empathy? features Sesame Street character Murray and Mark Ruffalo explaining empathy in this short video. In addition to the video, the site also shows how to build empathy in babies, toddlers, and preschool students.
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Students can share ways to show empathy. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to record themselves sharing how they are empathy. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to create an emotions journal.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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What is Retrieval Practice? - Unleash Learning, LLC
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K to 12
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The Retrieval Practice website explains why actively recalling information enhances student learning and retention. It delves into the cognitive science behind retrieval practice, demonstrating...more
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The Retrieval Practice website explains why actively recalling information enhances student learning and retention. It delves into the cognitive science behind retrieval practice, demonstrating how this method strengthens memory and improves long-term understanding. The site provides research-based insights, practical examples, and classroom strategies for implementing retrieval activities, such as low-stakes quizzes or reflective questions.
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tag(s): teaching strategies (85)
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Start class with a quick retrieval activity, such as a "Brain Dump," where students write down everything they remember about a previously learned topic. Use low-stakes quizzes or exit tickets to reinforce key concepts. Incorporate "Successive Relearning," where students revisit and recall material repeatedly over weeks.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What is Writers' Workshop? - We Are Teachers
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1 to 6
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Here's a great explanation of all aspects of Writer's Workshop. Activities from 'Mini-lessons' to 'Sharing' (and all steps in-between) leading up to the crucial role of sharing student...more
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Here's a great explanation of all aspects of Writer's Workshop. Activities from 'Mini-lessons' to 'Sharing' (and all steps in-between) leading up to the crucial role of sharing student writing in group reading sessions are each discussed on this web page. Be sure to click "5 Editing Strategies That Actually Work For Student Writers." Once students understand how to edit someone elses work, their writing improves. This is a wealth of usable information for a teacher new to Writer's Workshop.
tag(s): editing (96), writers workshop (30), writing (309)
In the Classroom
Include this site with your other resources for practicing and teaching writing as you challenge students to improve feedback scores. Ask students to analyze their writing before getting the feedback from their peers as a self-reflection tool. As students improve writing, use a digital portfolio tool like Seesaw, reviewed here, and upload all revisions. Also, use Seesaw for students to share their thoughts on their writing and individual progress.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What Jane Saw - The University of Texas at Austin/Janine Barchas
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6 to 12
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What Jane Saw is a digital recreation of London art gallery exhibitions from 1796 and 1813. Visit the galleries to view exhibits as the famous British author, Jane Austen, saw ...more
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What Jane Saw is a digital recreation of London art gallery exhibitions from 1796 and 1813. Visit the galleries to view exhibits as the famous British author, Jane Austen, saw them. After entering each exhibit, click on the paintings to learn more about the artist and the canvas. Be sure to click the About WJS section in each display to learn more about the creation of each gallery.
tag(s): art history (105), artists (102), authors (114), great britain (14), shakespeare (99)
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Use this site to compare and contrast the exhibits from different times - in 1796 as a Shakespeare exhibit, and in 1813 as a display to promote local artists. Consider opening this site in two different browser tabs making it easier to go back and forth to see differences in displays and artwork. Have students explore on their own to gain an understanding of art in the late 1700's and early 1800's. Include this site when reading works by Jane Austen to consider the influence of art and Shakespeare on her writings. Have students create online posters individually or together as a class using a tool such as Poster My Wall, reviewed here, or Marq (formerly Lucid Press), reviewed here to compare artwork from the different displays.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What Makes A Compound Word? - Education Development Center
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5 to 8
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This interactive tutorial introduces compound words and strategies for revealing their meanings. Includes an instructive slide show followed by some completion, click-and-drag, and...more
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This interactive tutorial introduces compound words and strategies for revealing their meanings. Includes an instructive slide show followed by some completion, click-and-drag, and reading comprehension activities. Preview content and difficulty level before turning your students loose on this one.
tag(s): word study (58)
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What Should I Read Next? - Thoughtplay Ltd.
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K to 12
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Not sure what to read next? Enter a book title you have enjoyed and view a generated list of similar titles. With a free registration, you can save a list ...more
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Not sure what to read next? Enter a book title you have enjoyed and view a generated list of similar titles. With a free registration, you can save a list of favorite books. When you view the list of similar books, you will notice a tab to click which leads to the listings on Amazon.com. Although a commercial site, there is a summary of the books and often, a few pages are available to preview the internal contents to see if you may like a book.
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tag(s): book lists (166), reading lists (79)
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Refer students to this site when they are enthusiastic about any particular book. They will be delighted to find an extensive list of similar books. If your school policies allow students to register at sites, they can keep a list of favorites. Or, use a class email to register and keep a list of favorite titles your class has read. Provide this link on your class website for students (and parents) to access at home and find some "new reads."Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What So Proudly We Hail: Making American Citizens Through Literature - Amy and Leon Kass
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5 to 12
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Be inspired to love American History! Development citizenship and awareness by using this ten-part curriculum of short stories, speeches, and songs. The curriculum consists of three...more
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Be inspired to love American History! Development citizenship and awareness by using this ten-part curriculum of short stories, speeches, and songs. The curriculum consists of three categories. The Meaning of America explores the American character and identity through the "close reading" of classical short stories such as "To Build a Fire" and "Man Without a Country." The American Calendar examines the purpose of the American holiday, proposing the celebrations help to unite us and attach us to our country. Songs for Free Men and Women scrutinizes national songs for meaning and how they emotionally attach us to our nation. All of this curriculum is inquiry based. It also offers suggested discussion questions, study guides, author biographies, and video discussions to model how higher-level-thinking conversations about each text should sound. What So Proudly We Hail uses primary texts, has rigor, is inquiry based, and has many essay topics and writing prompts aligned to the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies. A few of the blog entries include helpful information about the Common Core standards.
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tag(s): democracy (29), guided reading (32), holidays (293), literacy (123), literature (215)
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This comprehensive program can be a bit overwhelming at first look. You might want to pick just one, high interest short story lesson, perhaps Jack London's "To Build a Fire." This lesson and many others lends itself to small group discussion and work. The introduction makes observations and asks questions to encourage active reading and deep discussions that you may want to use as a class. Whether you and your students complete the lesson as a class or in small groups, you may want to use a program like Answer Garden reviewed here to enable all students to have a voice. A teaching team could make this site the focus of a year-long effort with so much material available. Upper elementary teachers and higher can make holidays and patriotic songs far more meaningful through close reading and class discussionsAdd your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What Teachers Should Know About the Science of Reading - Education Week
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K to 6
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This recording of a Facebook Live conversation provides viewers with a discussion on what the reading research says, why there is an ongoing debate on teaching reading, and what teachers...more
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This recording of a Facebook Live conversation provides viewers with a discussion on what the reading research says, why there is an ongoing debate on teaching reading, and what teachers learn as part of their training in reading instruction. In addition to the informative 30-minute video, links in the comments guide viewers to more resources for learning about reading instruction.
tag(s): literacy (123), preK (328), professional development (298), reading comprehension (146), reading strategies (87), Research (91), science of reading (36)
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Include this video with your other professional development resources as you learn about best practices for literacy instruction. Use a video commenting tool such as playposit, reviewed here, as part of your ongoing discussions to highlight important information and share individual thoughts about the content.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What the Science Says About How Kids Learn to Read - Education Week
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K to 6
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Education Week reporter Sara Schwartz provides an overview of significant research findings on teaching systemic phonics for early reading success in this YouTube video. The video is...more
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Education Week reporter Sara Schwartz provides an overview of significant research findings on teaching systemic phonics for early reading success in this YouTube video. The video is just under four minutes long, making it an excellent choice for use to begin discussions on teaching phonics and literacy.
tag(s): phonics (53), preK (328), reading strategies (87), Research (91), science of reading (36)
In the Classroom
Share this video with your peers during professional development activities to encourage conversation about literacy instruction in your setting. Include this video with additional resources on literacy research. Consider using Wakelet, reviewed here, to curate and share resources with peers. Include videos, articles, and other relevant information in your Wakelet collection.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What was Ancient Mesopotamia Like? - CBC Kids
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4 to 7
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The CBC Kids article "What Was Ancient Mesopotamia Like?" introduces young readers to the fascinating civilization of Mesopotamia. The article covers key aspects such as Mesopotamian...more
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The CBC Kids article "What Was Ancient Mesopotamia Like?" introduces young readers to the fascinating civilization of Mesopotamia. The article covers key aspects such as Mesopotamian society, agriculture, inventions, religion, and daily life. The article simplifies historical concepts, making it ideal for younger students exploring ancient history. Use this resource to spark discussions or inspire projects about the Fertile Crescent.
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tag(s): asia (138), mesopotamia (31)
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Students can write a journal entry as a Mesopotamian child using a tool such as Book Creator, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. They could describe a typical day, including farming with irrigation, attending school, or helping in the family trade. Using building blocks or recycled materials, let students design and build a miniature city inspired by Mesopotamian cities. They can work in groups to construct city features like temples, walls, irrigation canals, and markets. Challenge students to brainstorm how they might adapt or invent something new based on the ancient tools invented in Mesopotamia (ex.: wheel, plow, cuneiform). Using tablets made out of clay, students can write using cuneiform.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What's a Thesaurus? - Education Development Center
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5 to 12
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This short video creates a situation where it is necessary to choose synonyms to avoid using the same word repeated times. It goes on to explain how to use a ...more
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This short video creates a situation where it is necessary to choose synonyms to avoid using the same word repeated times. It goes on to explain how to use a conventional thesaurus. It uses the overly repeated word from the first situation to examine a thesaurus entry, and it explains how to know which group of thesaurus words to choose from. Although tv411 was originally created for English language learners (mainly adults), much of the content would be useful with secondary students. Preview the video before you share with your class.
tag(s): dictionaries (49), thesaurus (21)
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Use as an introduction to the thesaurus when teaching dictionary skills. Click on a related, non-video lesson on "Finding New Ways to Say Something" for more ideas about how to teach thesaurus skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What's Behind Game - Genially
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2 to 8
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The Genially Hidden Picture Game template is an engaging, interactive tool designed to captivate students' curiosity by challenging them to uncover a concealed image through a series...more
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The Genially Hidden Picture Game template is an engaging, interactive tool designed to captivate students' curiosity by challenging them to uncover a concealed image through a series of questions. A portion of the hidden picture reveals itself as students answer questions correctly, providing immediate feedback and motivation to continue. This gamified approach not only reinforces subject matter comprehension but also adds an element of fun to the learning process. Fully customizable, the content can be tailored by educators to align with various subjects and grade levels, making it a versatile addition to any classroom setting. The template supports the integration of multimedia elements such as audio, video, and animations, enhancing the overall interactive experience. Additionally, it offers flexible sharing options, including online presentation, embedding, and downloading in formats like PDF and MP4.
tag(s): game based learning (322), gamification (89), multimedia (70)
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After reading a story or article, have students answer comprehension questions using the game. Each correct response uncovers part of an image related to the text's theme or setting. Have students create their own versions of the game as a final project. They write questions based on their research or learning, choose an image to hide, and then share their games with classmates for peer learning. Create a game using unit questions (e.g., life cycles, weather, or historical events). As students answer correctly, the picture underneath reveals something connected to the topic (like a habitat, invention, or landmark).Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What's So Cool About Manufacturing? - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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Making Manufacturing Cool! The "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" lesson plan on PBS LearningMedia, provided by WQED, helps students explore careers in the manufacturing industry...more
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Making Manufacturing Cool! The "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" lesson plan on PBS LearningMedia, provided by WQED, helps students explore careers in the manufacturing industry while building English literacy skills. This resource includes videos, discussion prompts, and activities highlighting the importance of manufacturing jobs, the required skills, and how these careers impact everyday life. It's a great way for teachers to connect career exploration with reading, writing, and critical thinking, making manufacturing an exciting and accessible topic for students.
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Students can role-play manufacturing jobs such as an engineer, a machine operator, or a quality control inspector. They can complete a hands-on assembly challenge, like building a simple paper product or organizing a production line. Students can investigate local manufacturing companies and the products they create and present what they learned using Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. Students can choose a manufacturing career from the lesson and research key job details, including skills, education, and salary. Students can prepare mock interview questions to learn the answers.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What's the Time Mr. Wolf? - CGP Books
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1 to 3
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The play What Time Is It, Mr Wolf? page on the Scouts website provides detailed instructions for this classic children's game, suitable for various age groups. The game involves...more
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The play What Time Is It, Mr Wolf? page on the Scouts website provides detailed instructions for this classic children's game, suitable for various age groups. The game involves one player acting as the 'Wolf' while others approach by asking, "What time is it, Mr. Wolf?" and moving forward based on the Wolf's response. The objective is to avoid being caught when the Wolf declares, "Dinner time!" This activity promotes physical movement, listening skills, and strategic thinking. The page includes setup guidelines, safety considerations, and variations to adapt the game for different settings and group sizes. The video is hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then it may not be viewable.
tag(s): time (98)
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Play the original version of What Time Is It, Mr. Wolf? as a movement-based warm-up or brain break. Play the game using numbers and phrases in world languages such as Spanish or French. Students can brainstorm and create their own version of the game using a new animal or theme. Read a wolf-themed book (ex.: The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs), then play the game. Have students retell the story or write their own wolf adventure.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What's Wrong With These Pictures? - NIEHS Kids
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K to 4
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This interactive, online difference game uses shapes, colors, and animal images for a "one of these things is not like the others" game. ...more
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This interactive, online difference game uses shapes, colors, and animal images for a "one of these things is not like the others" game.
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Include this as a link for children to try at home or use it on an interactive whiteboard with your children. It would also make a good center activity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What's Your Reading History - NY Times
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6 to 12
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This lesson plan assists students to reflect on what kind of reader they are by going through their own reading histories until they find one that shaped the kind of ...more
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This lesson plan assists students to reflect on what kind of reader they are by going through their own reading histories until they find one that shaped the kind of readers and persons they are today. Students close their eyes and listen to a guided journey through their reading pasts; they then respond to it in a journal. Options include reading the words of a published author who realized she was illiterate and discussing or writing about what she said. A teacher's pdf is included to help students format their writings. McREL standards are included (for grades 6-12).
tag(s): digital reading (18)
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Use this activity both at the beginning and ending of a school year to impress upon the students the importance reading plays in their self-concepts. Use this site as an anticipatory set or "activator" to introduce the idea of regular journal keeping. After students complete their writing segment, have them do a media project that reflects their reading "identities."Have students create online posters on paper or do it together as a class using a tool such as Web Poster Wizard, reviewed here, or PicLits, reviewed here. Use an online poster creator, such as Padlet, reviewed here. Share the results of their writing and posters at open house nights or --even better- embedded in your class wiki or web page. Ask students to find what other celebrities and authors say about how reading has influenced their lives. Collect quotes from famous people about writers and list them on posters in your classroom.
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Wheel Decide - wheeldecide.com
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K to 12
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Wheel Decide helps make decisions interesting and fair. Choose from ready-made wheels with choices such as games or food. Create your own wheels. Scroll down below the wheel and choose...more
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Wheel Decide helps make decisions interesting and fair. Choose from ready-made wheels with choices such as games or food. Create your own wheels. Scroll down below the wheel and choose "Make/Modify Wheel" to customize your wheel for any purpose. Add up to 100 choices and a title. Advanced options allow you to remove a choice after landing on it, choose from color options, adjust the length of spin, and more. Cancel the "click" sound if it is distracting. At the time of this review saving a wheel required signing in with your Facebook account or bookmarking/copying the URL.
tag(s): classroom management (147), gamification (89), probability (133)
In the Classroom
Use Wheel Decide to select a student to do an activity or to answer a question. Allow students to use the name generator to choose which classmate comes next. Create your class name wheel and SAVE it to use throughout the year. Use Wheel Decide as part of a probability unit to chart how often names or items appear with random spins (be sure not to remove them from the list as they appear). Create custom wheels throughout the year to help with decisions such as students' choice activities, options for games at indoor recess, or subjects for reports.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wheel of Life Online Template - Class Tools
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3 to 12
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Use the Wheel of Life to create a visual image for evaluating historical and literary characters. The wheel offers up to eight categories to edit and use in evaluations. Begin ...more
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Use the Wheel of Life to create a visual image for evaluating historical and literary characters. The wheel offers up to eight categories to edit and use in evaluations. Begin with the included examples, such as citizenship, health, and joy, or click on any category titles to change them to fit your needs. After identifying categories, use the slider bars to rate your character in each category using a scale of 1 to 10. As ratings are assigned, the display on the wheel adjusts to reflect the rating and matches the color on the slider bar. Next, use the text boxes on the right side of the screen to give your wheel a title and explain each of the choices made. When finished, save or print your Wheel of Life.
tag(s): biographies (97), characterization (17), charts and graphs (184)
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The Wheel of Life template is an interesting addition to current classroom resources for evaluating literary or historical characters. Ask students to share their thoughts on the essential characteristics to include when assessing characters and ask them to justify their inclusions. For example, when discussing Abraham Lincoln, is it important to include wealth, or is there a better trait to include that defines his impact on society? Ask groups of students to create a Wheel of Life based upon characters, then compare and contrast what they included and found necessary to include as character traits. Use student-created templates to highlight important information to include when writing biographies or when creating presentations. Share completed reports using a one-page website creator such as About.me, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Wheel of Names - Martin Omander and Google
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K to 12
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Do you need to make random selections of names, items, places, or other items? This tool is for you! Customize the slices on the wheel to include names and/or images. ...more
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Do you need to make random selections of names, items, places, or other items? This tool is for you! Customize the slices on the wheel to include names and/or images. Because Google hosts this wheel, it allows you to save customized wheels onto Google Drive for easy access anywhere. Another handy option offers you the ability to import names from a spreadsheet. Although the Wheel of Names allows you to add as many names as you like, the maximum number of names showing at any time will be 48. If there are more, the names change each second until starting to spin the wheel.
tag(s): classroom management (147), preK (328), Teacher Utilities (223)
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Use the Wheel of Names to randomly call students during class discussions. Add images instead of names to make the wheel more interesting. In addition to the obvious use for calling names, use this random wheel in a variety of different ways. Add dates onto the wheel when reviewing events in history, review vocabulary, instead of student names add character names from novels for students to discuss, add books to determine the next read-aloud, the list goes on and on! Be sure to save the wheel with the names of class members so that it is ready to go at any time.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 (147), Teacher Utilities (223)
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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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