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21 Meaningful Memorial Day Activities for Kids - We Are Teachers
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K to 7tag(s): crafts (114), holidays (293), memorial day (27), veterans (37)
In the Classroom
Select a picture book or short text about Memorial Day and read it aloud. Pause for discussion using questions about the theme, purpose, and how people honor those who served. Have students create a simple timeline using MyLens, reviewed here of the history of Memorial Day, including its origins after the Civil War and how it is observed today. Teach the meaning behind the red poppy symbol. Have students create a poppy art project and write a short paragraph explaining its significance.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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21 Must-Read Books - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - Amer. Indian Lib. Assn & the Asian/Pacific American Lib. Assn.
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K to 12tag(s): asia (138), book lists (166), chinese (38), cross cultural understanding (176), hawaii (9), independent reading (84), japanese (53), korea (21), vietnam (41)
In the Classroom
Refer your class to this list for multicultural reading and reports. If you have any ESL/ELL students from these areas, they may enjoy reading literature from (or about) their homeland. Challenge students to read one of the books on this list and research the location. Have cooperative learning groups create a mash-up map using one of the many TeachersFirst Edge Tools reviewed here. Some tool suggestions are (click on the tool name to access the review): Google My Maps, Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, StoryMap JS, Renderforest, and Genially.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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21 Things 4 Educators - Macomb ISD, Shiawassee RESD, & MI Region IV Assistive Tech
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K to 8tag(s): professional development (298)
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Bookmark and save this site as a professional development resource both personally and when learning with peers. The learning modules are beneficial even after receiving other learning opportunities to refresh and understand content in a new way. The learning modules also offer correlations to several different technology frameworks, including SAMR, TPack, and TripleE. Take advantage of these opportunities to learn more about using and incorporating frameworks to guide instruction. Learn more about the different frameworks at this TeachersFirst Infusing Technology Blog.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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217+ Infographics PowerPoint Templates & Slides for Presentations - SlidesModel
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5 to 12tag(s): infographics (73)
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Students can download one infographic to customize for classroom assignments. Students can use Canva Edu, reviewed here to create their own infographics. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post their infographics.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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23 Crafts and Activities for the Fourth of July - We Are Teachers
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K to 8tag(s): circuits (19), crafts (114), experiments (68), july 4th (19), reading lists (79)
In the Classroom
Whether teaching in person in a classroom, using flipped learning, or remote learning (distance learning), you are sure to find the perfect Fourth of July activity to engage your students in any subject. If you are teaching in a classroom, you may want to set up stations for students to rotate through, learn from, and enjoy several activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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230+ Accessibility Improvements Added to Book Creator - Book Creator/Dan Kemp
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K to 12tag(s): Accessibility (12), differentiation (100), ebooks (49), professional development (298), Special Needs (45)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this article to support your use of Book Creator in your classroom and develop your understanding of how to use this resource to differentiate learning for all students. Learn how to use Book Creator in your classroom by visiting Supporting Language Learners with Book Creator, reviewed here and completing the Book Creator Certified Author course, Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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25 Moments That Changed America - Time Magazine
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6 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): 1900s (86), 20th century (171), civil rights (223), presidents (151), womens suffrage (64)
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Use this site to introduce any lesson or unit on 20th century America with an interactive whiteboard or projector. At the end of a 20th century unit, have students create their own list individually or as a group before sharing this site. This site contains many events that may be unfamiliar to most younger Americans, use it as an opportunity to explore these events further. Have students create an annotated image including text boxes and related links using a tool such as Google Drawings, reviewed here, to share information from different events. Google Drawings allows you to annotate an image with links to videos, text, websites, and more.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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29 Free Mother's Day Label Templates That Show Your Infinite Appreciation - Online Labels
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K to 8tag(s): mothers day (29)
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Students can choose a template from OnlineLabels.com to design and personalize the labels with messages, decorations, and artwork. Set up a labeling station where students can print out their personalized labels and use them to decorate gift bags, cards, or small gifts. Students can use the Mother's Day label templates to create a complete gift set for a mom or guardian. This could include labels for a jar of homemade cookies, a small plant, or a personalized photo frame.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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2Bee or Nottoobee - Funbrain
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2 to 4tag(s): vocabulary (252)
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3 Important Graphics to Help Parents Teach Their Kids - ForTheTeachersBlog.org
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K to 6This site includes advertising.
tag(s): back to school (56), literacy (123), parent conferences (20), spelling (92)
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Post during conferences. Post in the parent pick-up area of your school lobby. Provide a link from your class web page or print and send home. Share posters with your PTO/PTA for use in planning parent education activities. These posters are an excellent back to school resource. Be sure to share with parents, teachers, and volunteers for ideas when helping students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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3 Printable Veterans Day Activities - Scholastic Inc.
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K to 5This site includes advertising.
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Have students write heartfelt letters or create cards for local veterans or military members. Assign students to interview a family member or community member who has served in the military. Students can create a large collage or poster that honors veterans. They can include images, quotes, and symbols related to the military, veterans' contributions, and patriotic themes using a free resource such as Photo Joiner Collage Maker reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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3 Ways AI Can Help with Lesson Planning and Differentiation - Kristen Moore
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (347), differentiation (100), podcasts (173)
In the Classroom
Use AI-generated prompts to create independent research, creative writing, or problem-solving projects connected to classroom topics. Students can explore areas of personal interest while applying what they have learned, extending understanding beyond the core lesson. After a lesson, have students use AI to help create review materials such as summaries, vocabulary lists, practice questions, and flashcards. Students can evaluate and improve the AI-generated content, strengthening both content knowledge and critical thinking skills. Use AI to create three versions of a task -- support, on-level, and enrichment. Have students work on activities that provide the right level of challenge, then share their learning with peers. This approach helps all learners access grade-level content while extending understanding.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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3 Ways to Promote Empathy in the Classroom - Edutopia
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K to 6This site includes advertising.
tag(s): empathy (71), listening (119), problem solving (285), social and emotional learning (203)
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Students can create a podcast sharing stories about themselves using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here. Students can brainstorm problems in their classroom, school, and community and figure out how they can help solve them. Students can share ways to showcase empathy using Stickies.io, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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30 Juneteenth Crafts and Activities That Kids Will Love - Crafting A Fun Life
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K to 5tag(s): african american (132), crafts (114), holidays (293), Juneteenth (34), preK (328)
In the Classroom
Read a picture book about Juneteenth and have students complete one of the themed crafts from the website, such as bracelets, flags, or watercolor art, to connect history with creative expression. Create a Juneteenth Freedom Mosaic using construction paper or tissue paper while discussing the meaning of freedom, community, and celebration. Students can write words or phrases representing freedom around their artwork. Set up Juneteenth activity stations that include coloring pages, sensory bins, and collaborative art projects. Students can rotate through stations while learning important historical facts and symbols connected to the holiday.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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30 Science of Reading Resources - Erica Suarez
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K to 6tag(s): literacy (123), parents (52), phonics (53), preK (328), professional development (298), reading strategies (87), science of reading (36), writing (309)
In the Classroom
This site shares many valuable resources for those new to researching the Science of Reading and those looking to enhance their current knowledge. Organize and save useful resources using a bookmarking tool such as Raindrop.io, reviewed here. Raindrop.io makes it easy to create collections, tags, and filters then store information in an easy-to-find manner. Add collaborators to your collection to share resources with peers for further professional development. As you browse through the many resources shared on this list, take advantage of the features of Webnotes, reviewed here, to add a digital sticky note to any webpage as a reminder of important information found on the site or to add questions for further exploration.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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30 Thought-Provoking Math Puzzles for Middle Schoolers - We Are Teachers
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5 to 8This site includes advertising.
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As students are completing the puzzles, they can write notes on Google Keep, reviewed here. Students can share their thinking on a virtual bulletin board such as Lino, reviewed here. Have students create their own puzzles using templates from Canva for Education, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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360Cities - 360 Cities s.r.o.
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): images (273), landforms (37), landmarks (19), virtual field trips (148)
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The 360Cities panoramic pictures provide a vivid visual experience to enhance any lesson. Students can search and view the panoramic setting of a reading passage or novel. Need to paint a picture for students about a historical topic? View the image on 360Cities. Activate schema with these vivid images. Bring Science to life as you explore the many natural wonders of our world and even space. Explore these exciting worlds through the panoramic pictures. Visit businesses and famous landmarks around the world for a free virtual tour. Looking for creative writing prompts? Use the images for poems or story starters. Teaching geometry? Have students locate geometric figures in the pictures. Provide students an image and challenge them to create a virtual tour as they explore the image. Use web 2.0 tools or the students' artistic talents to create travel brochures for the panoramic pictures. You or students can also create your own guided tours. Learn how to embed a tour on your blog. Record the tours as a screencast or present orally. Use the "how-to" section to have your students create their own panoramic pictures. Take a panoramic shot of your classroom to post on your website or blog. Use DSLR cameras or cell phones to create your panoramic pictures.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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37 Awesome Mother's Day Crafts and Activities - We Are Teachers
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K to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): crafts (114), mothers day (29)
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Students can complete a printable questionnaire with prompts about their mothers (or motherly figures), capturing heartfelt and humorous responses. Have the students use forks and paint to create tulip prints on paper, resulting in vibrant floral artwork. Students can also cut and manipulate strips of construction paper to design unique 3D collages. Challenge your students to trace and cut out their handprints, folding down specific fingers to represent the American Sign Language sign for "I love you." Although these crafts were created for moms, they could be given to any loved one.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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3Cs Classroom - Starts With Us
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8 to 12tag(s): communication (125), inquiry (38), professional development (298), social and emotional learning (203), Teacher Utilities (222)
In the Classroom
The Cs curriculum is an excellent approach to your subject matter all year. Start with this program and expand on what students have learned through all your units. You don't have to include all 3Cs with every unit. Have students work in pairs or small groups to create a podcast using Pinecast, reviewed here about something they want to know more about in your curriculum. Creating a podcast about something they want to know more about fosters inquiry. Working in small groups encourages communication, and through both, students should begin to feel courage about their research skills and interacting with others.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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3x3 Links - Federico Elles
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K to 12In the Classroom
3x3 Links is an excellent tool for efficiently managing online resources in your classroom. For younger students, use this site as the home page on classroom computers. Add direct links to sites for student use or create folders for each subject. This site allows the creation of multiple grids, create a grid for each content unit or semester. Use the embed code to add the grid to your class webpage. For older students, this site is perfect for organizing and sharing resources for study or research projects. As an example, if your students are doing a research report on a state, ask them to create a grid to include folders linking to different topics including famous people, population information, geography, and history. Although there is an option to create up to 9 cubes in your grid, it isn't necessary so the number of cubes can be suited to fit your needs.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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