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Drag and Complete the Text - Genially
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2 to 8
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Elevate your classroom activities with Genially's Drag and Complete the Text template--an interactive tool that transforms traditional fill-in-the-blank exercises into engaging drag-and-drop...more
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Elevate your classroom activities with Genially's Drag and Complete the Text template--an interactive tool that transforms traditional fill-in-the-blank exercises into engaging drag-and-drop experiences. This customizable template allows educators to create dynamic activities where students actively drag words or concepts into the correct spots within a text, reinforcing their understanding through interactive learning. Ideal for subjects like language arts, science, and social studies, the template supports multimedia integration, enabling the addition of audio, video, and animations to enrich the learning experience.
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tag(s): game based learning (284), gamification (95), parts of speech (39), vocabulary (249)
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Create a passage with missing verbs, punctuation, or parts of speech, and have students drag the correct options into the blanks. Create a brief historical narrative (e.g., the American Revolution, Ancient Egypt) with missing facts or names. Students can complete the story by dragging in accurate terms, helping reinforce comprehension and sequencing. Have students write their own short texts with blanks and correct word options. They can then challenge classmates to complete them.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Dragon's Dungeon Breakout - Genially
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4 to 12
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The Genially Dragon's Dungeon Breakout template offers an immersive, fantasy-themed escape room experience designed to enhance student engagement and learning. In this interactive game,...more
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The Genially Dragon's Dungeon Breakout template offers an immersive, fantasy-themed escape room experience designed to enhance student engagement and learning. In this interactive game, students embark on a quest to collect four elemental gems--Earth, Air, Water, and Fire--by completing subject-specific challenges, such as quizzes and puzzles. Successfully gathering all gems empowers them to defeat a dragon, providing a compelling narrative that motivates participation. Fully customizable, the template enables educators to tailor content to various subjects and grade levels, integrating multimedia elements such as audio, video, and animations. Accessible online, making it a versatile tool for reinforcing concepts, promoting critical thinking, and fostering collaboration among students.
tag(s): collaboration (105), digital escapes (29), game based learning (284), Teacher Utilities (199)
In the Classroom
Play the game as a class on the smartboard, having teams take turns answering questions and making decisions. Use it as an exciting review day or end-of-unit celebration. Customize the escape room puzzles with questions from your current unit (math problems, vocabulary definitions, science facts, etc.). Students must correctly solve each one to earn a gem and move closer to defeating the dragon. As students progress through the dungeon, have them keep a digital journal using Book Creator, reviewed here or a paper journal reflecting on their team's strategies, what worked, and how they solved each puzzle.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Moon Phases and Eclipses - Harvard University
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6 to 8
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Harvard University: Moon Phases and Eclipses is a free three-day unit for grades six through eight that contains interactive videos, hands-on activities, lesson plans, and student worksheets....more
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Harvard University: Moon Phases and Eclipses is a free three-day unit for grades six through eight that contains interactive videos, hands-on activities, lesson plans, and student worksheets. Included on the site are a Moon Phase Curriculum Guide, an Eclipses Curriculum Guide, Instructional Media, Activity Sheets, and Digital Resources. In order to download the Digital Resources, you must download the WorldWide Telescope. The lesson is aligned to the Next Generation Standards for middle school students.
tag(s): moon (85)
In the Classroom
Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a phases of the moon book. Students can use Kiddle reviewed here to continue learning about eclipses and when the next one in their area will be. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post questions that they still have about the moon and eclipses.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Snakes and Ladders - Genially
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4 to 12
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Turn a classic game into a dynamic learning experience with Genially's Snakes and Ladders template, where every roll of the dice brings students closer to mastering new concepts. This...more
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Turn a classic game into a dynamic learning experience with Genially's Snakes and Ladders template, where every roll of the dice brings students closer to mastering new concepts. This free, interactive template allows educators to customize the traditional board game with subject-specific questions, multimedia elements, and engaging animations. Ideal for reviewing content, assessing knowledge, or introducing new material, the game promotes active participation and reinforces learning through play. With its user-friendly interface, teachers can easily adapt the game for various subjects and grade levels, making it a versatile tool for both in-person and remote classrooms. Accessible online, the Snakes and Ladders template offers a fun and effective way to enhance student engagement and understanding.
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tag(s): collaboration (105), game based learning (284), gamification (95), Teacher Utilities (199)
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Divide the class into teams and play as a whole group. Each team answers a timed question; if the answer is correct, they roll and move their piece. A perfect activity for end-of-week content wrap-ups. Create historical or geographical questions tied to a unit. Each correct answer helps students move forward, reinforcing key facts while making the learning process enjoyable. Have students design their own board based on what they've learned in a unit. They can write questions, create a key for Snakes and Ladders, and then play each other's games.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Paleolithic Era - Happy Learning English
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3 to 6
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The YouTube video "The Paleolithic Era | Learn History" by Happy Learning offers a clear and engaging overview of the Old Stone Age, ideal for introducing elementary and middle school...more
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The YouTube video "The Paleolithic Era | Learn History" by Happy Learning offers a clear and engaging overview of the Old Stone Age, ideal for introducing elementary and middle school students to early human history. It explores how early humans developed stone tools, harnessed fire, adapted to harsh climates, and survived as hunter-gatherers. The video also highlights the emergence of art, ritual, and symbolic thought, including cave paintings and burial customs, especially during the Upper Paleolithic period. Through colorful visuals and simple explanations, students gain insight into how technological innovation, cooperation, and environmental adaptation shaped human evolution.
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tag(s): evolution (88), inventors and inventions (87)
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Students can use Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here to create a timeline of events during the Paleolithic Era. Students can use Figma reviewed here to compare and contrast the Paleolithic era with another era. Students can use Google Keep reviewed here to take notes as they watch the video.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Evolution of Human Beings - Happy Learning English
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3 to 5
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The video "The Evolution of Human Beings" is part of Fizzics Education's engaging educational media designed for younger learners. It visually illustrates the major stages of human...more
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The video "The Evolution of Human Beings" is part of Fizzics Education's engaging educational media designed for younger learners. It visually illustrates the major stages of human evolution from early primate ancestors to modern Homo sapiens, using clear narration, vivid animations, and relatable storytelling aimed to foster curiosity and understanding of evolutionary biology. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): evolution (88)
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Students can use MyLens reviewed here to create timelines on evolution. Students can use Figma reviewed here to compare different species. Finally, students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to take notes as they watch the video.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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8 Science Articles on Evolution - Science Journal for Kids and Teens
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6 to 12
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Science Journal for Kids and Teens: 8 Science Articles on Evolution offers a curated collection of engaging, student-friendly research articles that highlight real-world examples of...more
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Science Journal for Kids and Teens: 8 Science Articles on Evolution offers a curated collection of engaging, student-friendly research articles that highlight real-world examples of evolution in action. Topics include: the impact of radiation on tree frogs in Chernobyl, shrinking voles, dragonflies adapting to climate change, fossil clues about the evolution of the nervous system, the origin of flying reptiles, how monkeys survive in high altitudes, non-breeding clownfish, and sleeping patterns in sharks. Each article features an abstract, key terms, scientific figures, methods, and recommended grade levels. Select articles also include YouTube video links for extended learning.
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Students can use NotebookLM, reviewed here to take notes on the documents that go with the articles. Students will work in small groups to explore one article from the collection, then create a visual summary using Genially reviewed here highlighting the evolutionary question, evidence, and methods used. They will present their findings in a classroom gallery walk to compare examples of evolution in action. Finally, students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to visit the different parts of Ethiopia where Geladas live.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teaching Activities on Evolution & Natural Selection - Science Journal for Kids and Teens
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8 to 12
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Discover evolution in action with engaging, hands-on activities that bring science to life for students. The "Teaching Activities on Evolution & Natural Selection" page from Science...more
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Discover evolution in action with engaging, hands-on activities that bring science to life for students. The "Teaching Activities on Evolution & Natural Selection" page from Science Journal for Kids offers a dynamic collection of lessons that help middle and high school learners explore how traits change in populations over time. Activities include a Peppered Moth Game, a Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab, and a Bacteria Simulation. Each is designed to reinforce core concepts like adaptation, variation, and survival of the fittest. These interactive, student-centered resources are free and ideal for making evolution and natural selection more accessible and meaningful in the classroom.
tag(s): darwin (14), evolution (88), game based learning (284)
In the Classroom
Students can use Netboard reviewed here to post questions after completing an activity. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here as a notebook to write information that they learn during the lesson. Students can use Sutori reviewed here to create a timeline of the history of evolution of a lizard.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Introduction to Evolution: How Did We Get Here? - PBS Learning Media
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6 to 8
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PBS's Introduction to Evolution: How Did We Get Here? is a free lesson that explores Darwin's theory of evolution and its connection to human development throughout Earth's history....more
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PBS's Introduction to Evolution: How Did We Get Here? is a free lesson that explores Darwin's theory of evolution and its connection to human development throughout Earth's history. Centered around a video from The Human Spark, the lesson includes an Overview, Objectives, Suggested Time, Media Resources, Related Websites, an Introductory Activity, a Learning Activity, and a Culminating Activity. Designed for students in grades 6-8, the lesson can be shared via Google Classroom, a direct link, or used as a foundation for extended learning.
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Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to compare and contrast Darwin's theory of evolution to other theories of evolution. Students can use Sutori reviewed here to create a timeline of life on Earth. Additionally, students can use Lino reviewed here to create sticky notes with questions that they still have after the lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Clouds Outside My Window - National Weather Service
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4 to 8
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Invite your students to explore the sky with The Clouds Outside My Window, a beautifully illustrated PDF from the National Weather Service. Written by meteorologist John Jensenius with...more
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Invite your students to explore the sky with The Clouds Outside My Window, a beautifully illustrated PDF from the National Weather Service. Written by meteorologist John Jensenius with help from Owlie Skywarn, this resource introduces learners to cloud science through real photographs and engaging explanations. It covers how clouds form, how they are named, and how to identify various cloud types -- from low-level stratus to towering cumulonimbus. The guide also delves into atmospheric phenomena such as rainbows, sundogs, and iridescence, making it ideal for upper elementary through middle school students. Teachers can use this resource to support science standards related to weather, the water cycle, and observation skills. It even encourages students to create their own cloud journals, fostering curiosity and hands-on learning.
tag(s): atmosphere (22), sun (83), weather (169)
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Have students keep a daily cloud observation journal using Google Slides reviewed here or Book Creator reviewed here for a week. They draw the clouds they see, label the cloud types, and describe the weather conditions, using the guide's real photo examples. Take students outside or use cloud photos from the PDF and challenge them to identify different cloud types (cirrus, stratus, cumulus, etc.) using visual clues and classification tips from the guide. Google Slides and Book Creator can also be used to have students research one type of cloud featured in the PDF and create a mini-booklet with facts, drawings, and fun weather facts, reinforcing content comprehension and creativity.
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Storms and Other Weather Events - UCAR Learning Zone
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6 to 12
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Step into the eye of the storm with UCAR's Learning Zone--an engaging, student-friendly resource that brings the science of extreme weather to life. Designed for middle and high school...more
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Step into the eye of the storm with UCAR's Learning Zone--an engaging, student-friendly resource that brings the science of extreme weather to life. Designed for middle and high school learners, this interactive site covers a wide range of storm types, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, monsoons, and winter storms. Each topic is presented through accessible explanations, vivid diagrams, and real-world examples that help students understand the atmospheric conditions leading to severe weather events. Educators will find a wealth of classroom-ready materials, such as simulations, animations, and activities, to support inquiry-based learning and align with science standards. Whether you're teaching about the formation of lightning or the impact of storm surges, the Learning Zone offers a comprehensive toolkit to make storm science both understandable and exciting.
tag(s): animation (61), hurricanes (36), inquiry (32), simulations (45), tornadoes (17), weather (169)
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After reviewing the main types of storms on the website, have students complete a sorting activity where they match storm characteristics (e.g., high winds, low pressure) to the correct storm type using cards. Assign students to track a current storm (hurricane, tornado outbreak, etc.) using online weather maps and news reports. They log daily changes and connect observations to storm formation concepts learned on the site using Book Creator reviewed here or Google Slides reviewed here. Using storm diagrams from the site (e.g., hurricane anatomy), students label parts of the storm and explain what's happening in each section, reinforcing their understanding of storm structures.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Globe Weather - UCAR Center for Science Education
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6 to 8
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The GLOBE Weather curriculum, developed by the UCAR Center for Science Education and supported by NASA, is a free, five-week instructional unit designed to help middle school students...more
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The GLOBE Weather curriculum, developed by the UCAR Center for Science Education and supported by NASA, is a free, five-week instructional unit designed to help middle school students (grades 6-8) understand weather phenomena at local, regional, and global scales. Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the curriculum employs a storyline approach and the BSCS 5E instructional model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) to guide students through three learning sequences: investigating isolated storms, exploring air mass collisions at fronts, and examining global storm patterns. Students engage in hands-on activities, analyze real-world data, and develop models to deepen their understanding of atmospheric processes. The curriculum includes comprehensive resources, including teacher guides, student activity sheets, assessments, PowerPoint presentations, and links to videos and simulations, to support instruction.
tag(s): air (27), atmosphere (22), data (199), matter (50), water (101), water cycle (25), weather (169)
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Have students record daily weather observations using GLOBE's data sheets. They can track temperature, cloud cover, and precipitation to identify local weather patterns. Assign students to analyze real storm data from the GLOBE Weather curriculum (e.g., radar maps, satellite images) to investigate causes and effects of severe weather events. Assign students different regions of the world to track and compare weather conditions, helping them explore global patterns and how storms travel. Using interactive models or simple classroom experiments, students can simulate how cold and warm air masses collide to form different weather fronts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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6 Ways to Use Snapchat in the Classroom - Mud and Ink Teaching
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6 to 12
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Looking for a way to meet students where they are? The Mud and Ink Teaching article, "6 Ways to Use Snapchat in the Classroom," offers creative and engaging ideas to ...more
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Looking for a way to meet students where they are? The Mud and Ink Teaching article, "6 Ways to Use Snapchat in the Classroom," offers creative and engaging ideas to bring this popular app into your lessons -- plus, there's a short video explaining each suggestion. From "BookSnaps," which lets students annotate texts visually, to Snapchat-style book talks and real-time learning documentation, the site shows how teachers can turn a social media favorite into a powerful educational tool. These strategies are especially effective for middle and high school classrooms seeking to integrate technology with literacy and reflection. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
tag(s): reading strategies (92), social media (60), teaching strategies (67)
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Have students take a photo of a quote or page from their independent reading book and use Snapchat (or a similar app) to annotate it with emojis, drawings, and commentary. After reading a short story or chapter, assign students to use a series of Snapchat-style images and captions to retell the key plot points, with a focus on narrative structure and tone. Have students choose a recurring theme or symbol from a text and create a series of annotated snaps that illustrate how it develops across the story, using quotes and images.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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7 Interesting Ways to Use Instagram in Classroom - eLearning Infographics
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4 to 12
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The infographic "7 Interesting Ways To Use Instagram In Classroom" from eLearning Infographics presents creative strategies for integrating Instagram into educational settings to enhance...more
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The infographic "7 Interesting Ways To Use Instagram In Classroom" from eLearning Infographics presents creative strategies for integrating Instagram into educational settings to enhance student engagement and learning. It suggests creating a private school community account to share student work, allowing students to post subject-related photos (such as mathematical concepts or favorite literary characters), and using images as prompts for impromptu essays or stories. Additionally, it recommends recognizing student achievements by featuring their work monthly, tracking performance over time through shared activities, assigning projects that document scientific processes (like chemical reactions or plant growth), and organizing fun events where students portray comic characters and share related photos.
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tag(s): digital citizenship (102), digital storytelling (157), infographics (67), social media (60)
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Students take or find images that represent classroom topics (e.g., examples of symmetry, weather patterns, character traits) and submit them to the teacher for posting. Each week, feature one student's artwork, writing, or project on a classroom slideshow or private feed to encourage pride in work and peer recognition. During a science experiment or multi-step project, students can document each stage with photos and captions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tik Tok Teaching Hacks for Middle School Classrooms - Education World
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The article "TikTok Teaching Hacks for Middle School Classrooms" from Education World explores innovative ways educators can integrate TikTok into their teaching strategies to enhance...more
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The article "TikTok Teaching Hacks for Middle School Classrooms" from Education World explores innovative ways educators can integrate TikTok into their teaching strategies to enhance student engagement. It discusses how short, focused videos can serve as supplementary instructional tools, accommodating students' shorter attention spans and enabling revisiting for deeper understanding. The piece also highlights TikTok's potential to foster creativity and collaboration among students through content creation and interactive projects. Additionally, it addresses the concept of leveraging student influencers to motivate peers and improve classroom dynamics. The article emphasizes the importance of adhering to privacy guidelines and implementing appropriate safeguards when using social media platforms in educational settings.
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tag(s): collaboration (105), creativity (82), digital citizenship (102), social media (60), teaching strategies (67)
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Teachers can create short, focused TikTok-style videos that explain key concepts--such as grammar rules, math formulas, or historical facts. These can be replayed by students as study tools or warm-up activities. Students work individually or in small groups to create their own TikTok videos summarizing a lesson, acting out a vocabulary word, or demonstrating a science experiment. These activities build both content mastery and creativity. Designate a rotating group of "class influencers" to create a brief video recap of the day's lesson or discussion. These videos can be shared on a secure platform or embedded in a class website for review. Use TikTok's popularity to start a conversation about online safety, privacy, and responsible digital behavior. Have students evaluate what makes content engaging and appropriate for an educational setting. Then, co-create classroom guidelines for creating and sharing digital content.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 12
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Genially's escape room templates are designed to be adaptable for a wide range of grade levels. The platform offers a variety of themes and levels of complexity, allowing educators...more
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Genially's escape room templates are designed to be adaptable for a wide range of grade levels. The platform offers a variety of themes and levels of complexity, allowing educators to tailor the content to their students' ages and learning objectives. For example, simpler games like Candyland or Children's Game templates are well-suited for younger students, while more intricate scenarios, such as the Artificial Intelligence Escape Room or Time Machine Escape, are ideal for older students seeking a challenge. Educators can customize these templates to align with their curriculum, making them versatile tools for engaging students across different educational stages.
tag(s): collaboration (105), digital escapes (29), gamification (95), Teacher Utilities (199)
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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 them different puzzles or tasks 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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Managing Impulsivity (Habit of the Mind) - TeachersFirst
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Welcome to our collection of resources on the Habit of Mind of Managing Impulsivity--the practice of taking your time, thinking before acting, and remaining calm and deliberative even...more
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Welcome to our collection of resources on the Habit of Mind of Managing Impulsivity--the practice of taking your time, thinking before acting, and remaining calm and deliberative even in the heat of the moment. In a world that often demands quick reactions, we've gathered a variety of tools to help you foster calm, thoughtful, and deliberate decision-making in your classroom. In this collection, you'll find mindfulness videos and breathing exercises that help students develop self-awareness, interactive scenarios and decision-making simulations that practice the "pause and think" approach, printable stop-and-think cards and visual cue posters for classroom use, lesson plans for teaching students to pause and reflect, interactive scenarios where students can practice weighing consequences, and resources for helping them become more aware of their own thoughts and feelings, and self-monitoring checklists that encourage students to track their progress. You'll also discover timer tools and web resources that build in intentional waiting periods, as well as discussion guides to help students recognize their thoughts and feelings before reacting. These resources will provide concrete strategies and examples to help your students learn to consider multiple options, fully understand directions before starting a task, and respond to situations with intention rather than impulse.
tag(s): thinking skills (84)
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Discover new tools to try in your classroom that manage students' impulsivity. Also, explore the professional resources (for you). Each review includes classroom use ideas. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will work for you and your students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Impulse Control - TPT
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K to 8
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View these free resources focused on impulse control and self-regulation, including scenario cards, task cards, posters, journal pages, and worksheets that help students recognize impulses,...more
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View these free resources focused on impulse control and self-regulation, including scenario cards, task cards, posters, journal pages, and worksheets that help students recognize impulses, pause and think, and make better choices. Many materials are designed for elementary grades and fit naturally into social-emotional learning or classroom management routines. These resources are easy to integrate into transitions, small-group lessons, morning meetings, or individual student support, and they provide low-prep, engaging tools to help students build practical impulse-control skills in everyday classroom situations.
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tag(s): behavior (45), social and emotional learning (144), thinking skills (84)
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Each day, post a new impulse challenge inspired by tasks often found on TPT (wait your turn patiently, follow directions the first time, use kind words when frustrated). Have students track in Book Creator, reviewed here when they successfully meet the challenge and reflect on which strategies helped. Or use Book Creator to have them complete a reflection page where students write or draw a moment when they felt an impulse, what they wanted to do, and what they chose to do instead. Introduce a set of calming strategies such as deep breathing, counting to ten, or chair yoga. Have students create a small foldable or card that lists three strategies they can use when they feel impulsive.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cosmic Kids Yoga - Jaime Amor
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Cosmic Kids Yoga is a lively, kid-friendly YouTube channel where instructor Jaime Amor uses storytelling and movement to guide students through yoga and mindfulness-based sessions....more
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Cosmic Kids Yoga is a lively, kid-friendly YouTube channel where instructor Jaime Amor uses storytelling and movement to guide students through yoga and mindfulness-based sessions. The content blends adventure, imagination, and physical poses to engage children while promoting focus, calm, balance, and self-awareness. Many educators report that it works well as a brain-break or transition activity in the classroom, particularly when students need a reset or a moment of movement. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): social and emotional learning (144), thinking skills (84)
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After the yoga session, have students write a quick reflection: "How did my body feel before and after?" "What pose was easiest/hardest?", or "What did I learn about calming my mind?" Students can choose one pose from the video and explain the muscles they use during the activity. Yoga poses can be tied to health or PE by discussing balance, flexibility, and movement. In small groups, have students design a short yoga story with 4-6 poses. They can record the sequence using Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed here, then present it to the class as a mini Cosmic Kids episode.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Stop Think Act Impulse Control Free Printables and Song - Your Therapy Source
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Support students in managing their impulses with printables and songs. This article covers impulse control, how to teach children to stop-think-act, how to practice stop-think-act,...more
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Support students in managing their impulses with printables and songs. This article covers impulse control, how to teach children to stop-think-act, how to practice stop-think-act, and a YouTube video featuring the top-think-act song. The printables and song are downloaded as a PDF.
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tag(s): emotions (55), mental health (59), social and emotional learning (144)
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Students can create their own scenarios on practicing stop-think-act and record themselves using ScreenPal, reviewed here. Students can share times when they have lost their ability to control their emotions. Finally, students can use Magic School, reviewed here to create their own song.
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