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Ready-to-Use Classroom Resources - BrainPOP
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K to 8tag(s): digital citizenship (104), posters (44), Teacher Utilities (205), thinking skills (91)
In the Classroom
Give students BrainPOP bookmarks and have them add new vocabulary words from a lesson or unit. They can draw a symbol, write a definition, use the term in a sentence, and then share it with a partner. Use the printable posters and flags to build a rotating What We Learned This Week board. Students can use the certificates to recognize a classmate for academic or social achievements, such as teamwork, creative thinking, or perseverance.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Mindfulness - Class Dojo
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K to 5tag(s): emotions (62), social and emotional learning (155), thinking skills (91)
In the Classroom
Begin class with a one-minute mindful breathing exercise from ClassDojo. Afterward, have students share one word that describes how their body feels. This helps them transition into learning with calm and focus. After each mindfulness lesson, have students write a quick journal entry in Book Creator, reviewed here describing what strategy they learned and when they might use it. Encourage students to make connections to school, home, recess, or sports. Assign rotating student "Mindfulness Leaders" who choose a mindfulness activity for the class to do at the beginning or end of the day.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Empathy - ClassDojo
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K to 4tag(s): empathy (43), listening (98), social and emotional learning (155)
In the Classroom
Students can watch the videos and participate in the discussion guide questions. Students can create a podcast interviewing people who show empathy using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here. Students can create a book cover using Book Cover Creator reviewed here featuring character traits of empathy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Games and Challenges - Genially
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3 to 12tag(s): collaboration (110), digital escapes (29), game based learning (296), Teacher Utilities (205)
In the Classroom
Customize a Genially escape room (like Education Escape Room or Mystery Breakout) with questions and puzzles that review key concepts from your current unit--perfect as a fun pre-test or review session. Divide students into small groups and assign each group a different puzzle or task within the escape game. This activity encourages teamwork, communication, and shared problem-solving as they work toward a common goal. Challenge students to create their digital escape rooms using Genially's templates. They must design puzzles, write clues, and embed subject content, transforming them from game players into game designers. Use a breakout template to reinforce vocabulary. Each "lock" can be opened only by correctly defining or using academic terms in context, making it ideal for ELA, science, or history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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StoryJumper - Peter Weck and John Yen
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K to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): digital storytelling (160), stories and storytelling (72)
In the Classroom
Have students write and publish a personal narrative or memoir, adding illustrations and narration. Have students create informational books in science or social studies (for example, life cycles, ecosystems, or historical events). Work together to create a class book where each student contributes one page or chapter.Edge Features:
Includes an education-only area for teachers and students
Parent permission advised before posting student work created using this tool
Includes Interaction w general public/ public galleries with unmoderated content
Includes social features, such as "friends," comments, ratings by others
Requires registration/log-in (WITH email)
Requires registration/log in (NO email)
Premium version (not free) includes additional features or storage
Products can be embedded
Products can be shared by URL
Multiple users can collaborate on the same project
Includes teacher tools for registering and/or monitoring students
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Discover Summer - National Summer Learning Academy
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K to 12In the Classroom
Have students explore the website to find a summer program that interests them. Have students design their own "dream" summer camp based on ideas from the site. They can include a schedule, activities, and subjects covered, integrating writing, creativity, and planning skills. Students can choose two programs from the site and compare them using a graphic organizer using the 2 and 3 Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here. They can analyze cost, subjects, activities, and target age groups, building critical thinking skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Today is Cinco de Mayo - ReadWriteThink
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3 to 8tag(s): cinco de mayo (29), crafts (106), cultures (289), holidays (274), mexico (70)
In the Classroom
Have students contribute facts, visuals, and short explanations to a class display that teaches others about Cinco de Mayo. Have students write a short paragraph explaining the significance of Cinco de Mayo, including key facts and details gathered from their research. Students can create a quick visual (poster, slide, or drawing) using Canva for Education, reviewed here to present what they learned about their topic, practicing speaking and listening skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cinco de Mayo | All About the Holidays - PBS LearningMedia
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3 to 8tag(s): cinco de mayo (29), cultures (289), holidays (274), mexico (70)
In the Classroom
After viewing, have students create a simple timeline of the Battle of Puebla using the Timeline Tool by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here, sequencing key events and explaining why the victory was important. Have students identify causes (the French invasion, Mexican resistance) and effects (the victory at Puebla, cultural celebrations) to deepen their comprehension of historical relationships. Facilitate a class discussion comparing how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico and the United States, encouraging students to consider cultural perspectives and avoid stereotypes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Learn More About Cinco de Mayo! - Gale
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4 to 12tag(s): cinco de mayo (29), cultures (289), holidays (274), mexico (70)
In the Classroom
Have students explore the Battle of Puebla using age-appropriate texts or database articles, then answer guiding questions about who was involved, what happened, and why the event is still remembered today. Create a Kahoot, reviewed here to review what they have learned. Provide students with a mix of short excerpts or images and have them sort them into primary and secondary sources. Discuss how each type helps us understand history and why reliable sources matter. After learning about the Battle of Puebla, students can write a reflection connecting the theme of resilience to their own lives or another historical event.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Digital Choice Board Maker - Genially
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K to 12tag(s): differentiation (86), multimedia (57), presentations (28), student-centered (9)
In the Classroom
Genially, reviewed here offers many other templates for creating playlists and interactive activities to differentiate instruction and offer student choice in learning. Learn more about creating and using choice boards and other tools to tailor instruction by completing the TeachersFirst: Differentiated Instruction Learning Module, reviewed here. This on-demand archive of OK2Ask: Teach Made EZ with Genially, reviewed here provides tips on getting started using Genially to gamify lessons and create engaging interactive content.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Metacognition--The Missing Link in Reading Instruction - Benchmark Education
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): podcasts (155), thinking skills (91)
In the Classroom
Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here as a journal to take notes during reading of a text. Students can create a comic after reading a text using Witty Comics, reviewed here. Students can create their own podcast using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cinco de Mayo for kids - Care.com
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K to 5tag(s): cinco de mayo (29), crafts (106), cultures (289), game based learning (296), holidays (274), mexico (70), preK (315)
In the Classroom
Have students explore traditional Mexican foods by reading simple recipes or watching a demonstration, then create a class recipe book using Bookemon, reviewed here to connect food with culture. Introduce traditional Mexican music and allow students to respond through movement, rhythm activities, or descriptive writing about how the music reflects celebration and culture. Have students work in groups to design a respectful Cinco de Mayo celebration plan that includes food, decorations, music, and historical facts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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20 Festive Cinco de Mayo Activities for Your Classroom - We Are Teachers
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K to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): cinco de mayo (29), crafts (106), cultures (289), holidays (274), mexico (70)
In the Classroom
Students can explore the history of Cinco de Mayo by reading a short article or watching a video, then create a simple timeline or storyboard with MyLens, reviewed here explaining the key events and why the victory was significant. Have students create colorful papel picado banners while learning about their cultural significance in Mexican celebrations. Have students compare Cinco de Mayo with another holiday using a Venn diagram using the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teaching How-to: Chapter 4.1: Metacognition - Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning
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K to 12tag(s): collaboration (110), critical thinking (168), thinking skills (91)
In the Classroom
Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here for weekly journal entries. Students can use Google Forms, reviewed here for Mid-Semester Check-Ins. Students can use Lino, reviewed here to share challenges faced during an assignment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Metacognition - The Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning
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K to 12tag(s): thinking skills (91)
In the Classroom
Students can use Stormboard, reviewed here when completing the Minute Reflections or Question of the Day Exercise. Students can use Google Sheets as a template for their Learning or Reading Log. Finally, students can use Plickers, reviewed here while conducting a Visible Classroom Opinion Poll.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Summer Reading Resources: Journals, Author Studies, and More - Kami
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3 to 8tag(s): authors (113), digital storytelling (160), journals (21), literacy (124), summer (49)
In the Classroom
Copy and complete the book templates from Book Creator, reviewed here. Use Kami, reviewed here to write on the PDFs Summer Reading Logs. Learn more about the authors featured using Kiddle, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Happy Mother's Day Cards - Peace Lutheran Church and School
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K to 4tag(s): mothers day (29), preK (315)
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Pick an activity from the many from the PDFs for students to complete. Have students create their own coupons using Canva for Education, reviewed here. Create Mother's Day videos using Vmaker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mother's Day Gift Ideas - ChildCareland.com
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K to 3tag(s): mothers day (29), preK (315)
In the Classroom
Pick an activity from the many in the PDF guide for students to complete for Mother's Day. Have students vote on which Mother's Day activity they would like to complete using Mentimeter, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Printable Mother's Day Activities - Mess for Less
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K to 2tag(s): mothers day (29), preK (315)
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Students can color the activities from the website. Students can record Mother's Day messages with ScreenPal, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Be-LEAF-me - The Crazy Outdoor Mama
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K to 5tag(s): mothers day (29), preK (315)
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Students can color the leaf. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to take a picture of themselves, upload their picture, and share a message. Students can decorate their cards with leaves or other natural materials.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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