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Free Children's Historical Books - Open Culture, LLC
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2 to 12
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This article from Open Culture highlights a freely available digital archive of thousands of historical children's books spanning the 18th through the mid-20th centuries. The collection...more
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This article from Open Culture highlights a freely available digital archive of thousands of historical children's books spanning the 18th through the mid-20th centuries. The collection allows educators to browse and download full-text editions of vintage readers, fairy tales, alphabet books, moral instruction titles, and more. It offers a rich resource for exploring how children's literature reflected cultural values, educational norms, and historical contexts over time. Teachers at any grade level can use these materials to support inquiry into literary history, compare past and present classroom texts, incorporate primary-source reading into lessons, and spark discussions about how children's books shape our understanding of childhood and learning.
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tag(s): alphabet (45), book lists (163), cultures (290), literature (214), OER (53)
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Invite students to create an illustrated mini-book on paper or digitally using Write Reader, reviewed here inspired by the structure and style of a historical text. Have students select a page from a historical book and rewrite it in contemporary language. They can update dialogue, replace unfamiliar vocabulary, and modernize the setting. Choose a short historical children's book and conduct a "Then vs. Now" picture walk. Students compare book covers, illustrations, and vocabulary with those of modern titles, noticing how styles and themes have changed.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 (143), social and emotional learning (202)
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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Open Culture- Free eBooks - Open Culture, LLC
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The Free eBooks section of Open Culture provides teachers and students with access to hundreds of free digital books in multiple formats, including ePub, Kindle, and PDF. The collection...more
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The Free eBooks section of Open Culture provides teachers and students with access to hundreds of free digital books in multiple formats, including ePub, Kindle, and PDF. The collection features classic literature, historical texts, and modern works suitable for classroom use. Popular titles include To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Frankestein by Mary Shelley, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, The Odyssey by Homer, and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. This resource is ideal for supporting literature studies, independent reading, and cross-curricular projects. It is user-friendly, though teachers should preview selections to ensure appropriate reading levels and content before assigning them to students.
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Assign small groups different eBooks such as Frankenstein, Pride and Prejudice, or The Odyssey. Have each group discuss themes, character development, and the author's purpose, then share insights with the class. Students research the life and times of an author featured on the site, such as Mary Shelley or Homer, and present how their background influenced their writing with Genially, reviewed here. After reading a short story or chapter, have students write an alternate ending, a diary entry, or a scene from another character's perspective to deepen their understanding of voice and tone.
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Open Culture - Open Culture, LLC
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Open Culture is a rich, freely accessible resource that curates a wide variety of educational media, including audiobooks, e-books, films, podcasts, language lessons, and K-12 materials....more
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Open Culture is a rich, freely accessible resource that curates a wide variety of educational media, including audiobooks, e-books, films, podcasts, language lessons, and K-12 materials. Whether you're looking for classic literature in audio form, open-access university lectures, or multicultural language videos, Open Culture provides easily navigable lists and categories that make it teacher-friendly for classroom integration. While many items are downloadable or streamable, please note that some video content is hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube access, those videos will not be viewable.
tag(s): architecture (83), artists (102), authors (114), cultures (290), famous people (40), musical instruments (61), news (223), scientists (72)
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Choose a classic from Open Culture's free audiobook list and assign small groups to listen and discuss themes, characters, or historical context. Pair a historical audiobook (e.g., The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn) with a Social Studies lesson on the corresponding era. Students can create visual timelines using Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here or journal entries written from a character's point of view. After listening to a story, invite students to produce their own podcast episode with Buzzsprout, reviewed here inspired by the text, reflecting on themes, tone, or moral lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Superstructures - Teaching Lab Studios
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Superstructures is an online platform offering AI-infused, whole-class thinking routines designed to foster collaborative discussion and deepen student reasoning. Teachers pick a "structure"...more
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Superstructures is an online platform offering AI-infused, whole-class thinking routines designed to foster collaborative discussion and deepen student reasoning. Teachers pick a "structure" tailored to a thinking skill or academic standard, launch it, and let students contribute in real time while an AI assistant (Soop) helps guide the flow. The tool supports any subject and helps energize lesson hooks, formative assessments, or practice blocks. It also gives teachers real-time insights into student responses to inform discussion.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (339), collaboration (131), graphic organizers (57), mind map (31), teaching strategies (77)
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Start a new unit by launching a "See, Think, Wonder" Superstructure using an image, short video clip, or text excerpt. Have students post their observations and inferences live, then discuss patterns that emerge. Create a discussion Superstructure in which each student must respond to a prompt from a rotating viewpoint (e.g., character perspectives in a novel, perspectives on a historical issue). The AI assistant helps keep the debate balanced and on topic. Have students connect new vocabulary terms in a concept-mapping activity, using examples, synonyms, and visuals to deepen understanding.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The 39 Clues: Online Field Trip - National Museum of American History
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4 to 7
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The 39 Clues: Decoding History is an educational field trip video featuring bestselling author David Baldacci, who guides students through the National Museum of American History to...more
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The 39 Clues: Decoding History is an educational field trip video featuring bestselling author David Baldacci, who guides students through the National Museum of American History to explore history through the lens of the The 39 Clues book series. In this webcast-style experience, Baldacci connects real artifacts and historical concepts with the mysteries and themes from the series, helping students see how evidence and inquiry drive understanding of the past. The video encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and engagement with primary sources, making it a great support resource for history and literacy lessons. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
tag(s): mysteries (28), virtual field trips (142)
In the Classroom
Pair the video with a close reading of an excerpt from The 39 Clues, asking students to identify how historical facts weave into the fictional plot. Show short clips from the video and pause to have students predict how each artifact connects to historical events or clues in a mystery. Challenge students to create their own clue based on a real historical figure or artifact, including a short explanation of its significance, and create a similar video webcast-style experience using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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11 Google Doc Tips - Ivy Levine
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This Google blog post highlights 11 practical tips and features in Google Docs that help users work more efficiently and collaboratively. The tips include using smart chips and building...more
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This Google blog post highlights 11 practical tips and features in Google Docs that help users work more efficiently and collaboratively. The tips include using smart chips and building blocks to organize projects, inserting drafts and templates, comparing documents, customizing dictionaries, adding alternative text for accessibility, voice typing, and generating citations, all designed to save time and support better organization and communication in writing tasks. These features are useful for both classroom productivity and student collaboration on writing and research projects.
tag(s): Accessibility (12), blogs (82), collaboration (131), digital writing (2), text to speech (23)
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Have students co-author a shared Google Doc using comments and suggestions to brainstorm ideas, ask questions, and build a piece of writing together in real time. Encourage students to use voice typing, alt text, and formatting tools to make their work more accessible and to build awareness of inclusive design practices. Have students design their own writing or project templates in Google Docs that they can reuse for future assignments or share with classmates.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Peace Out Podcast - Chanel Tsang
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K to 5
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Peace Out Podcast is a children's Podcast of calming guided relaxation stories designed to help young listeners practice mindfulness, self-regulation, and social-emotional skills. Each...more
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Peace Out Podcast is a children's Podcast of calming guided relaxation stories designed to help young listeners practice mindfulness, self-regulation, and social-emotional skills. Each episode blends visualization and breathing exercises with gentle narration, often featuring engaging science or nature themes that foster curiosity and emotional awareness. The Podcast is a free resource ideal for classroom quiet time, brain breaks, or SEL lessons that encourage students to pause, reflect, and build coping skills for managing strong feelings.
tag(s): behavior (49), classroom management (143), podcasts (169), social and emotional learning (202), stress (8)
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Play a short episode during transition time. Afterward, students can share one word that describes how their body or mind feels before and after listening. As a class, create a chart of relaxation techniques mentioned in episodes, such as breathing, stretching, or visualization. Students can practice choosing a strategy when they feel stressed or distracted. Have students listen to a calming story and draw what they visualize. They can label their picture with one strategy they heard, such as deep breathing or imagining a peaceful place.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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SMART Goals Worksheet - Lake Superior State University
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4 to 12
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The SMART Goals Worksheet from Lake Superior State University is an easy-to-use tool that helps students set clear and realistic goals. It guides them to make goals that are Specific,...more
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The SMART Goals Worksheet from Lake Superior State University is an easy-to-use tool that helps students set clear and realistic goals. It guides them to make goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. The worksheet asks simple questions, such as the goal, progress measurement criteria, and the goal date to complete the project. It also includes a section for creating an action plan that lists steps to take, potential challenges, and helpful resources. This worksheet is useful for teaching students how to plan, stay focused, and work toward their goals in an organized way.
tag(s): thinking skills (130)
In the Classroom
Have students brainstorm personal, academic, or classroom goals (for example, reading more, improving writing, or being kinder on the playground). Then guide them through completing the SMART Goals Worksheet together to turn a simple idea into a clear, structured goal. Have students pair up to share their SMART goals and action plans. Partners can give friendly feedback by checking if the goals are specific, measurable, and realistic. Create a "Goal Wall" where students post their goals (or just the focus area, like "Reading" or "Organization"). Update the wall as students reach milestones to celebrate effort and growth.
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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 (49), classroom management (143), Teacher Utilities (223)
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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 (49), classroom management (143), Teacher Utilities (223)
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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"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 (49), classroom management (143), Teacher Utilities (223)
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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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 (49), classroom management (143), teaching strategies (77)
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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 (49), classroom management (143), teaching strategies (77)
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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 (49), classroom management (143), teaching strategies (77)
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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 (82), classroom management (143), Teacher Utilities (223)
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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 is a feedback-focused learning platform that helps teachers provide timely, actionable feedback on student work while supporting peer review and self-assessment. Students can...more
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Floop is a feedback-focused learning platform that helps teachers provide timely, actionable feedback on student work while supporting peer review and self-assessment. Students can submit assignments as images, PDFs, Google Docs, and other supported formats, allowing teachers to place comments directly on specific sections of the work. Teachers can save and reuse comments in a customizable feedback bank, streamlining the feedback process. Floop also supports guided peer feedback and student self-reflection through structured prompts that help learners develop evaluation and revision skills. The platform includes tools for tracking student progress, analyzing feedback trends, and supporting formative assessment practices. Assignments can be shared digitally, and integrations with tools such as Google Classroom help simplify classroom workflows. A free plan is available and includes access to core feedback and assignment features, while premium plans provide additional analytics, collaboration tools, and advanced reporting options. The Floop blog offers classroom resources, implementation ideas, and professional learning materials for educators.
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Students can use Floop to learn how to give each other peer feedback. Arcade, 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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TTS Reader Player - WellSource Ltd.
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The TTSReader Player is a free, web-based text-to-speech tool that lets users paste or load text, documents, or even webpages to be read aloud. One helpful feature is the option ...more
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The TTSReader Player is a free, web-based text-to-speech tool that lets users paste or load text, documents, or even webpages to be read aloud. One helpful feature is the option to switch to a free voice (non-premium). You can click on the voice selector, choose a free voice, and it will continue to work across different URLs without needing to be reset each time. When premium voices are selected, the site may prompt you to sign in with Google to unlock them, but the free voices remain usable without signing in.
tag(s): Accessibility (12), text to speech (23)
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Upload a short story, article, or poem into TTSReader and play it aloud for the class. Have students follow along with the text to build fluency and listening comprehension. Provide students with complex texts (like historical documents or scientific articles) and let them use TTSReader independently. They can pause, replay, and annotate, making it easier to engage with challenging content. Have students paste their own essays or reports into TTSReader. Hearing their writing read back helps them catch errors, improve sentence flow, and strengthen revisions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Harvest for Healthy Kids Farm to Preschool Curriculum - Mt Hood Community College Head Start
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Harvest for Healthy Kids helps young children develop healthy eating habits by providing downloadable activity kits with hands-on activities focused on fruits and vegetables. The kits...more
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Harvest for Healthy Kids helps young children develop healthy eating habits by providing downloadable activity kits with hands-on activities focused on fruits and vegetables. The kits teach math, science, and literacy using picture cards and also include activity plans, a Teacher Bites newsletter, a Family Newsletter, and recipes. Visit the Research link to download a brochure that explains the Harvest for Healthy Kids philosophy and data analysis of their research.
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Print the included activity cards to use as a learning center. Create additional cards using Canva for Education, reviewed here or the trading card creator at Big Huge Labs, Canva for Education, reviewed here. Include locally grown fruits and vegetables in your area, and incorporate these activities into lessons on community and careers. Ask students to draw pictures of their favorite fruits and vegetables and make a class book using Write Reader, reviewed here. Write Reader offers many tools for use with young students, including the ability to add students' writing and also an educator's text field to transcribe it into "proper" spelling.
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WikiTTS - WellSource Ltd
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WikiTTS is a free, web-based tool that allows users to listen to Wikipedia articles read aloud by expressive AI voices. It offers access to over 100,000 articles, making it useful ...more
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WikiTTS is a free, web-based tool that allows users to listen to Wikipedia articles read aloud by expressive AI voices. It offers access to over 100,000 articles, making it useful for students who benefit from auditory learning or who have visual or reading difficulties. The content is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, meaning it's free for educational use with proper attribution. Teachers can use WikiTTS for in-class listening exercises, flipped classroom assignments, or as a support tool for English language learners.
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Assign students a Wikipedia article on a relevant topic (such as a historical figure or scientific concept) and have them listen to it through WikiTTS. Afterward, have them write a summary in their own words. Divide the class into groups, each listening to a different article related to the unit of study (e.g., ecosystems, civil rights leaders). Have students present their findings to the class, comparing perspectives and building research synthesis skills. Have English Language Learners or struggling readers follow along in the written text while listening to the article. Then have students practice reading a short excerpt aloud themselves to improve pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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