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Assemblr EDU - Assemblr
Grades
K to 12
tag(s): augmented reality (7), DAT device agnostic tool (133)
In the Classroom
Share 3D models from Assemblr EDU with students to visualize complex concepts such as anatomy, physics, or geography. Share Assemblr EDU with tech-savvy students and ask them to use the editor to create 3D objects to share with the classroom, or to create tutorials on using the editor to build models. Use Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here to record and share tutorials.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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TriviaMaker - Redwood Pro Media, LLC
Grades
K to 12tag(s): assessment (140), Formative Assessment (42), gamification (89), quiz (59), trivia (18)
In the Classroom
Create and play trivia games in a variety of ways. Introduce a new unit by playing a game as a schema activator and as an informal assessment tool to assess students' prior knowledge. Use the single-player activity as a tool for personalized learning. Begin using games from TriviaMaker's Teacher's Channel, then create games to fit the individual needs of your students. If devices are unavailable, use the print option to print the quiz questions, then use this option for students to play individually or compete in teams. Enhance learning by asking students to select a question they got wrong or one they would like to research further, then share additional facts and information by creating a short animated video using Animate from Audio, reviewed here.Edge Features:
Includes Interaction w general public/ public galleries with unmoderated content
Requires registration/log-in (WITH email)
Premium version (not free) includes additional features or storage
Products can be embedded
Products can be shared by URL
Includes teacher tools for registering and/or monitoring students
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The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel - Season 1 - Benjamin Strouse Co-creator / Writer / Executive Producer
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): listening (119), mysteries (27), podcasts (172), stories and storytelling (80)
In the Classroom
Use The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel to create engaging listening sessions. Play episodes during class, and as an option, have students follow along with the transcripts. Listening to this podcast is also an excellent opportunity for students to analyze the episodes' plot, characters, and themes. Encourage students to write their own mystery stories inspired by Mars Patel, integrating elements of plot development and character arcs.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Olympic Games Paris 2024 - Paris 2024
Grades
K to 12tag(s): countries (69), france (38), olympics (49), sports (89)
In the Classroom
Share this site with students and encourage them to learn more about the Olympics by reading informative articles and playing Olympic trivia games. Curate and share articles using Symbaloo, reviewed here or 3X3 Links, reviewed here. Ask students to research and share information about their favorite athletes or teams, then share it using one of the many tools found at Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here, such as posters, videos, resumes, and more. Integrate learning about the Olympics with your studies of countries worldwide as you learn about athletes and the country they represent.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TeachersFirst: Differentiated Instruction Professional Learning Module - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12tag(s): differentiation (100), professional development (296)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many instructional ideas and resources to support differentiation in your classroom. Visit TeachersFirst to find many other resources for classroom differentiation, such as the archives of online professional learning sessions, OK2Ask: Playlists to Personalize Learning, reviewed here and OK2Ask: Engage & Inspire: Choice Boards for Differentiation Pt. 2, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Power of Great Apps and Google - Google for Education
Grades
K to 12tag(s): Teacher Utilities (222)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many apps available for integration with Google to enhance current tech tools used in your classroom. Use the provided filters to find "just right" resources for your grade level and content and to provide support for multilingual learners.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Father's Day May Not Be Easy For Some Students - Share My Lesson
Grades
K to 12tag(s): fathers day (17), holidays (292), professional development (296)
In the Classroom
Share this resource or the PDF with fellow teachers, staff, and your administrators. You must be logged in and then click the download arrow on the right under Resources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Father's Day Activities - Share My Lesson
Grades
K to 12tag(s): fathers day (17), holidays (292)
In the Classroom
Choose an age-appropriate activity for your class and introduce it on your whiteboard. Include the activity on your webpage so parents can help students with ideas for the project.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Father's Day - History
Grades
K to 5tag(s): fathers day (17), holidays (292)
In the Classroom
First, create a reading guide for your younger students and weaker readers using eMargin, reviewed here. Next, introduce this article to the class on your whiteboard. Engage students by reading the title Father's Day: Controversy and Commercialism. Then, pair stronger readers with a weaker reader to read both articles and create a timeline using one of Canva's Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here. For older students, you could also have them create an AI timeline using MyLens, reviewed hereto compare their timeline to the MyLens timeline.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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5 Father's Day Ideas for Elementary Students - HMH
Grades
K to 8tag(s): fathers day (17), holidays (292), summer (53)
In the Classroom
Before school concludes, introduce this site to the class and let them know the link will be on your class website to share with their families after school is out. Try suggesting something interactive for the students to create besides the paper craft. For example, have students create online books about their fathers using Bookemon, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Humy - Humy.ai
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): american revolution (96), art history (105), artificial intelligence (346), authors (114), black history (132), chat (41), civil rights (223), civil war (145), environment (250), great depression (32), greeks (45), presidents (151), religions (120), renaissance (36), space (252), Teacher Utilities (222), women (191), world war 1 (87), world war 2 (168)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free account provided by Humy to generate conversations on your interactive whiteboard with historical figures to introduce new lessons and units and engage students in upcoming activities. For example, before reading The Giver by Lois Lowry, select her name from the Humies to have a conversation to learn about her inspiration for writing the book and allow students to ask questions about her writing style and how she developed her storytelling skills. Use the chat conversations as a starting point for research projects on historical figures or periods. Ask students to share their projects by creating websites with Google Sites, reviewed here or by using Google My Maps, reviewed here to create an interactive story based on locations on the map.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Once Upon a Picture - Sam Daunt
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): critical thinking (189), thinking skills (136), visual thinking (16), writing prompts (55)
In the Classroom
Incorporating Once Upon A Picture into classroom activities can amplify any lesson! Utilize Quizlet, reviewed here for vocabulary-building exercises. Teachers can create vocabulary sets based on themes or elements in the Once Upon A Picture images. Try Book Creator, reviewed here for digital storybook creation. Students can draw inspiration from Once Upon A Picture's visuals to craft engaging narratives combining text, images, audio, and video to share with the broader classroom community!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Crayola Education Sustainability Resources - Crayola
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): conservation (109), environment (250), simulations (46), sustainability (55), virtual field trips (147)
In the Classroom
Elevate your STEM lessons by incorporating Crayola's comprehensive lesson plans and resources. This connection strengthens the understanding of concepts related to sustainability in science and technology. Immersive Experiences: Take learning to the next level with interactive simulations or virtual field trips. These engaging tools provide opportunities for students to explore environmental concepts more immersively. Want to extend this beyond the classroom walls? Organize eco-friendly art exhibitions or community projects that showcase the sustainability themes explored through Crayola's resources. If you have the bandwidth and resources, consider partnering with local environmental organizations to involve caregivers and the broader community.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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iGradePlus Online Gradebook - iGradePlus
Grades
K to 12tag(s): classroom management (143), Teacher Utilities (222)
In the Classroom
If your school doesn't provide a required gradebook, consider using iGradePlus. This resource is also helpful for sharing feedback for after-school programs or with tutors to share information on student progress. Modify class information as needed to adjust grade weights to fulfill requirements for special needs and gifted students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teacher's Buddy - Teacher's Buddy
Grades
K to 12tag(s): adhd (21), artificial intelligence (346), neurodiversity (15), Special Needs (45), Teacher Utilities (222)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free resources Teacher's Buddy shares to save time and increase productivity. Generate lesson plans based on your curriculum, teaching standards, and documents you use in your classroom, then edit the contents to adapt to your teaching style and students' learning preferences. Use the neurodiversity adaptation tool to generate ideas for adaptations for students on IEPs, with ADHD, or with autism.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gibbly - Gibbly
Grades
K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), gamification (89), preK (330), quizzes (83), Teacher Utilities (222)
In the Classroom
Use Gibbly to generate lessons and formative assessments that engage students in learning. Assign solo quizzes for students to review classroom information and easily differentiate learning by adjusting the reading level and content of the questions. Host a live quiz before starting a new unit to guide lesson planning based on students' prior knowledge. Use the lesson generator to build lessons, then share the link with students to review after your presentation.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Remy's Life...Interrupted - GZM Shows
Grades
K to 6This site includes advertising.
tag(s): digital storytelling (179), listening (119), literacy (123), plot (14), podcasts (172)
In the Classroom
Add this podcast to your collection to share with students. Podcasts are an excellent way to teach comprehension and listening skills using age-appropriate, engaging content. Use Diffit, reviewed here to create supplemental learning materials for any episode using the episode's link. Choose from various tools, including multiple choice and short response questions and other free options. After Diffit creates the learning activity, share it with students by printing worksheets or exporting it to Google Forms or Google Docs. Use Remy's podcast as a model for students to create podcasts sharing their adventures using a simple podcast creation tool such as Red Circle, reviewed here. Record episodes using Vocaroo, reviewed here and download to your computer to upload as episodes in your podcast.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Julie's Library - Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton
Grades
K to 5tag(s): authors (114), book lists (165), listening (119), podcasts (172), preK (330)
In the Classroom
Include these podcasts and others as part of listening centers to engage students in reading and model how to read with expression. Find additional podcasts for students at TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Educational Podcasts for Students, reviewed here. Encourage students to practice reading using Animate Characters from Adobe Express reviewed here that lets students choose an animated character and create a recording. For example, ask students to select a favorite part of a book, choose a character, and personalize a background before creating a recording to share with others as a way to practice reading in an engaging manner. Share students' recordings on your class website or learning management system to celebrate their reading accomplishments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Emily Arrow Playlist - Emily Arrow
Grades
K to 2tag(s): interactive stories (23), musical instruments (63), poetry (197), social and emotional learning (204), stories and storytelling (80)
In the Classroom
Inspired by Emily's use of the ukulele, students can build simple instruments from recycled materials and then play along with her videos. This engages students in hands-on creation, enhances their understanding of sound and music, and extends to environmental awareness. Have students pick a song from Emily's YouTube channel, write a short story or poem inspired by the song, and share it in class. Use Emily's videos for sing-along sessions. Students can learn the songs, discuss the lyrics, and explore themes. Use the videos during the day to offer brain breaks to your students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Tumble Podcast - Lindsay Patterson and Marshall Escamilla
Grades
K to 8tag(s): animals (283), bacteria (19), birds (47), dinosaurs (48), insects (65), listening (119), molecules (44), oceans (143), planets (125), plants (145), podcasts (172), stars (80), sun (87)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this site to find informative podcasts. Podcasts can be an engaging way to promote interest in science topics as part of a listening center rotation or to enhance your current lessons. Enhance learning by downloading the transcript and creating a set of questions using an AI resource such as MagicSchool, reviewed here. Visit MagicSchool, select the Text Dependent Questions generator, add the requested information, and upload the PDF transcript to generate a set of comprehension questions based on the information in the podcast. Extend learning by asking students to create an infographic using free templates found in Adobe Infographic Creator, reviewed here or Canva Education Templates, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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