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Help Students Learn to Take Exams with Exam Wrappers - Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning
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K to 12
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Help Students Learn to Take Exams with Exam Wrappers is a fantastic article that explains what exam wrappers are and why they're a game-changer in the classroom. An exam wrapper...more
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Help Students Learn to Take Exams with Exam Wrappers is a fantastic article that explains what exam wrappers are and why they're a game-changer in the classroom. An exam wrapper is a simple reflection tool you give students right after they receive a graded exam. Instead of just glancing at their score and moving on, students take time to think about what worked, what didn't, and how they can improve next time. However, exam wrappers aren't just for after the test! You can also use them before an exam to help students prepare more strategically. They'll learn to tackle questions at different levels of Bloom's Taxonomy and develop a concrete plan for doing even better on their next assessment. It's a win-win: students become more self-aware learners, and you get to see real growth in their test-taking skills!
tag(s): thinking skills (116)
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Students can create their own exam wrapper using Canva for Education, reviewed here. Students can use Lino, reviewed here to reflect after using an exam wrapper. Students can use the Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here to create a top five list as to why and how to use exam wrappers.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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How Metacognition Can Optimize Learning - Cult of Pedagogy
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How Metacognition Can Optimize Learning is a YouTube podcast featuring cognitive scientist Megan Sumeracki. The podcast focuses on metacognition, the act of thinking about thinking,...more
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How Metacognition Can Optimize Learning is a YouTube podcast featuring cognitive scientist Megan Sumeracki. The podcast focuses on metacognition, the act of thinking about thinking, and how it helps our brains hold onto information. In addition, it explains Metacognitive Monitoring (Awareness) and Metacognitive Control (Action). An example provided in the video is rereading and retrieval practice.
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tag(s): thinking skills (116)
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Students can use mindmaps, reviewed here to create study resources. Students can use Google Drawing, reviewed here to create outlines and/or graphic organizers. Finally, students can use StoryMap JS, reviewed here to create story maps.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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20 Metacognitive Questions That Will Get Students Thinking - New Teacher Coach
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New Teacher Coach provides a valuable collection of metacognitive questions designed to boost student reflection and self-awareness across all grade levels. This free resource categorizes...more
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New Teacher Coach provides a valuable collection of metacognitive questions designed to boost student reflection and self-awareness across all grade levels. This free resource categorizes questions into three distinct phases: planning, monitoring, and evaluating. During the planning stage, prompts help students set goals and identify the necessary resources before starting a task. The monitoring questions encourage students to check their progress and adjust their strategies mid-activity, while the evaluation prompts guide them in assessing their final performance and learning process. Because these questions focus on the "how" of learning rather than just the "what," they offer a practical framework for developing independent learners who understand their own cognitive processes.
tag(s): critical thinking (179), problem solving (275), thinking skills (116)
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Students can use Stormboard, reviewed here to post their goal. Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to help with deadlines for assignments and projects. Students can use Mentimeter, reviewed here as a reflection tool.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Metacognition in the Classroom: More Than Thinking About Thinking - Learning A to Z
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Metacognition in the Classroom: More Than Thinking About Thinking focuses on the classroom setting. This resource defines metacognition, what it is not, how to create metacognition...more
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Metacognition in the Classroom: More Than Thinking About Thinking focuses on the classroom setting. This resource defines metacognition, what it is not, how to create metacognition in the classroom, teaching strategies, and how to overcome challenges. The teaching of reading strategies highlighted for metacognition are Planning and Goal Setting, Making Connections, Monitoring Comprehension, Revising, Clarifying, and Repairing Understanding, Questioning, Summarizing, and Visualizing. The reading strategies are shared in a table that highlights before, during, and after reading.
tag(s): questioning (37), reading comprehension (146), summarizing (25), teaching strategies (68), thinking skills (116), visualizations (15)
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Students can use Canva for Education, reviewed here to create their goals. Students can use Mentimeter, reviewed here to make connections to a text. Students can post questions in Stickies.io, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lexi Magill and the Teleportation Tournament - TeachersFirst
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon Caroline Carlson's novel, Lexi Magill and the Teleportation Tournament. Use the integrated map created with Google...more
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Take a virtual field trip with this Reading Trek based upon Caroline Carlson's novel, Lexi Magill and the Teleportation Tournament. Use the integrated map created with Google My Maps, reviewed here, along with the accompanying Teachers' Guide that includes lesson activities, map extensions, and more. This middle-grade adventure follows science-whiz Lexi Magill as she competes in a global teleportation race filled with puzzles, teamwork, and problem-solving challenges. The story blends STEM concepts with geography, friendship, and perseverance, making it ideal for grades 4-7. Activities in the Teachers' Guide connect to the Common Core ELA Standards, the Next Generation Science Standards, and Social Studies practices, encouraging students to think critically, collaborate creatively, and explore the science behind teleportation and travel.
tag(s): competitions (11), transportation (31)
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Bring Lexi Magill's high-tech adventure to life with hands-on activities that engage students in creativity, problem-solving, and global exploration. Begin by having students design a team badge or flag using Adobe Express for Education, reviewed here to represent Lexi's teleportation crew, symbolizing teamwork, perseverance, and innovation. Encourage students to create a travel vlog from Lexi's point of view using the video feature from Padlet, reviewed here, describing her thoughts and challenges at each tournament destination while integrating sensory details and reflections on friendship. Extend learning by organizing a classroom teleportation tournament where students rotate through STEM-based "teleportation stations" representing different countries from the story, solving puzzles and challenges to build collaboration, critical thinking, and excitement for science and discovery.
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Constant Wonder KIDS - BYUradio
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2 to 6
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Constant Wonder KIDS is a captivating podcast from BYU Radio that transforms everyday moments into extraordinary nature adventures for young explorers. Hosted by Paige Krumperman Darrington,...more
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Constant Wonder KIDS is a captivating podcast from BYU Radio that transforms everyday moments into extraordinary nature adventures for young explorers. Hosted by Paige Krumperman Darrington, each short episode (approximately 12-17 minutes) delves into fascinating topics -- from the playful behaviors of octopuses to the remarkable journeys of migrating birds -- making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for children.
tag(s): ecology (118), ecosystems (105), habitats (105), podcasts (163)
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After listening to an episode, have students jot down new facts, a question they still have, and a "wow" moment that surprised them. They can keep these facts recorded using Webnotes, reviewed here. Create a bulletin board titled "Constant Wonder" where students post big questions inspired by each episode (ex., "How do birds navigate during migration?"). Have students create a visual summary of an episode by drawing a comic strip or character sketch featuring the main subject (e.g., an octopus, hummingbird, etc.), highlighting behaviors or facts they learned. Use ToonyTool, reviewed here to make the comic online.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Oh Moose! - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
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Bring the Wild into Your Classroom with "Oh Moose!" The Oh Moose! Curriculum developed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game offers educators a dynamic, interactive approach to...more
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Bring the Wild into Your Classroom with "Oh Moose!" The Oh Moose! Curriculum developed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game offers educators a dynamic, interactive approach to teaching ecological principles through the lens of moose biology and habitat. Designed for students in grades 4-12, this resource features a range of hands-on activities, including role-playing games and simulations, that illustrate concepts such as habitat requirements, limiting factors, and population dynamics. By engaging students in experiential learning, Oh Moose! fosters a deeper understanding of ecosystem interdependence and wildlife management, making complex ecological concepts accessible and memorable.
tag(s): animal homes (53), ecology (118), ecosystems (105), habitats (105), population (53)
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Use the simulation game from the curriculum to let students act as moose seeking food, shelter, and space. This interactive role-play helps students understand the habitat needs and the effects of limiting factors, like predators and seasonal changes. Have students work in small groups to illustrate and label each stage of a moose's life cycle. Use facts from the curriculum to enrich each part with key biological or behavioral information. Using the data provided in the curriculum, guide students in plotting the trends of the moose population over time. Discuss what environmental or human-related factors might explain fluctuations. They can plot the trends using one of the tools at ClassTools, reviewed here.
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Manual for School Environmental Clubs - One Planet Network
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Empower Your Students to Become Eco-Leaders! The Manual for School Environmental Clubs, available through the One Planet Network, is a comprehensive guide to help educators establish...more
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Empower Your Students to Become Eco-Leaders! The Manual for School Environmental Clubs, available through the One Planet Network, is a comprehensive guide to help educators establish and sustain impactful environmental clubs in schools. It offers a wealth of practical resources, including step-by-step instructions for launching clubs, engaging activity ideas, and strategies for fostering student leadership in environmental initiatives. By integrating this manual into your teaching toolkit, you can inspire students to take active roles in promoting sustainability, enhancing their environmental awareness, and driving positive change within their communities.
tag(s): ecology (118)
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Invite students to write personal sustainability pledges on leaves or shapes to display on a classroom "Eco Tree" or bulletin board. Revisit throughout the year to reflect on progress and renew commitments. Form a rotating student committee to be responsible for daily eco-tasks such as recycling, watering plants, or checking that electronics are turned off at the end of the day. Guide students in planning and promoting a week-long environmental awareness campaign using posters, announcements, and classroom challenges such as "no-waste lunch" or "walk-to-school day." Have students conduct a simple environmental audit of your classroom, checking for energy use, waste habits, and resource consumption.
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Ecology for Students - Kids Zone!
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Ignite Eco-Curiosity with Hands-On Science! Explore this treasure trove for educators aiming to bring environmental science to life in the classroom. Offering a variety of engaging,...more
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Ignite Eco-Curiosity with Hands-On Science! Explore this treasure trove for educators aiming to bring environmental science to life in the classroom. Offering a variety of engaging, easy-to-follow experiments, the site empowers students to explore ecological concepts through practical activities. From creating a "Smog in a Jar" to simulate air pollution to constructing a "Compost in a Bottle" to understand the decomposition process, each experiment is designed to foster curiosity and environmental awareness. These activities not only align with curriculum standards but also inspire young minds to think critically about their impact on the planet. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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Challenge students to apply what they've learned by designing their own environmentally friendly community. They should include sustainable practices like recycling, green spaces, and renewable energy. They can create digital 3D communities using CoSpaces, reviewed here. After completing the experiments, students can brainstorm realistic ways to reduce their class's environmental footprint. Ideas might include starting a classroom compost bin, holding a "no-waste lunch" day, or creating posters to raise awareness about pollution. Have students keep an "Eco-Journal" where they reflect on each experiment, pose questions, and draw conclusions about human impact on ecosystems and how small changes can help the environment. The journal can be made digitally to share using Book Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS's Physical Science Collection - PBS's Physical Science Collection
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K to 12
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Explore videos, interactive activities, teaching materials, and more on the topics of the Periodic Table, Thunder and Lightning, the Electromagnetic Spectrum, Newton's Laws of Motion,...more
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Explore videos, interactive activities, teaching materials, and more on the topics of the Periodic Table, Thunder and Lightning, the Electromagnetic Spectrum, Newton's Laws of Motion, Describing Motion, Torque, and many more. Filters allow for grade level, resource type, and sorting. Examples of videos include: Why Are Planets and Moons Spherical?, NOVA, Bizarre Spinning Toys, Physics Girl, Defy Gravity! Balancing Balls on Air and Centripetal Force. Some Interactives are Keiki's Impulse Game, Skydiving, and Tennis Ball Cannon. Webpages on Newton's Laws of Motion, Gravity, and Circular Motion are available. Everything includes support materials for the teachers' section and correlations to state standards.
tag(s): magnetism (37), newton (24), periodic table (49)
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After learning about Newton's Laws of Motion, students can create a book with examples using Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to write new information that they learned after watching the videos. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post questions that they have after watching videos.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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24 Elementary Force and Motion Experiments & Activities - Teach Junkie
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Teach Junkie: 24 Elementary Force and Motion Experiments & Activities offers a collection of activities and resources that teach about texture, gravity, incline, and simple machines....more
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Teach Junkie: 24 Elementary Force and Motion Experiments & Activities offers a collection of activities and resources that teach about texture, gravity, incline, and simple machines. Links to ramps with different textures, building a basketball hoop, viscosity race, how a lever works, and more are featured on the site. YouTube videos on Newton's Laws of Motion and Newton's Laws of Motion Song are also available.
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tag(s): gravity (52), motion (56), science fairs (20), simple machines (21), STEM (370)
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Students can use Online Voice Recorder, reviewed here to record themselves conducting the experiment. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here as a journal to post what happened during their experiment. Finally, students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to write notes while they are conducting their experiments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a STEM Challenge - Vivify System
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Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a STEM Challenge that provides a general overview of the event, including a YouTube video. Students can then participate in the STEM Challenge of...more
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Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a STEM Challenge that provides a general overview of the event, including a YouTube video. Students can then participate in the STEM Challenge of creating a light source. The site includes a YouTube video, directions, materials, and real-world connections.
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Students can participate in the STEM Challenge, and when complete, post one fact that they learned on Padlet, reviewed here. Students can watch one of the videos featured on the site to compare and contrast summer and winter using the Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here. Finally, students can research more about the winter solstice using Kidrex, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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15 Winter Solstice Activities For Kids - Little Bins for Little Hands
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15 Winter Solstice Activities For Kids shares the history and symbols of the winter solstice along with activities. Some topics include: Build a Replica of Stonehenge, Burn a Yule Log,...more
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15 Winter Solstice Activities For Kids shares the history and symbols of the winter solstice along with activities. Some topics include: Build a Replica of Stonehenge, Burn a Yule Log, Make Ice Lanterns, and Create Decorations and Crafts. After scrolling through the activities, the website features information on the winter solstice, how it works, why people celebrate it, and more. There are many advertisements on the site; therefore, be careful what and where you click.
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tag(s): seasonal (48)
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Once students create the bird seed ornaments, they can use Seesaw, reviewed here to create a bird watching book to which birds visit. Students can listen to the book mentioned by having a Symbaloo, reviewed here of Winter Solstice books. Finally, students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast Winter Solstice celebrations around the world.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Responsive Classroom - Center for Responsive Schools
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Discover a rich collection of free tools to support a strong classroom community and effective social-emotional learning practices. Teachers can access printable resources, including...more
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Discover a rich collection of free tools to support a strong classroom community and effective social-emotional learning practices. Teachers can access printable resources, including morning meeting templates, goal-setting forms, behavior reflection sheets, and planning guides, all ready to use. The site also provides a large library of articles with practical strategies for positive teacher language, classroom routines, and student engagement, along with free videos and webinar recordings that model best practices and offer professional learning support. These free materials make it easy for teachers to incorporate Responsive Classroom principles into daily instruction.
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tag(s): classroom management (135), social and emotional learning (195), Teacher Utilities (214)
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Begin class with a simple greeting circle where each student greets the person next to them by name. Follow with a one-sentence share prompt such as "One thing I'm proud of from this week..." or "A curiosity I have today...." This builds community, warms up communication skills, and sets a positive tone for learning. Offer students two or three options for showing their understanding of a concept (for example: create a poster, write a paragraph, or build a model). Have students choose, plan, and complete their preferred task, then reflect on why they chose it, and use interactive modeling to teach it clearly. Students observe, practice, and reflect on what successful behavior looks and sounds like. This deepens understanding of expectations and reduces behavior disruptions. Choose a routine, like turning in assignments, transitioning to small groups, or using classroom materials, and use interactive modeling to teach it clearly. Have students observe, practice, and reflect on what successful behavior looks and sounds like. This deepens understanding of expectations and reduces behavior disruptions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Character Lab - Character Lab
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Character Lab is a research-based nonprofit dedicated to helping educators and families build students' character strengths, such as self-control, gratitude, curiosity, kindness, growth...more
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Character Lab is a research-based nonprofit dedicated to helping educators and families build students' character strengths, such as self-control, gratitude, curiosity, kindness, growth mindset, and creativity. On this site, you'll find a set of free "Playbooks" (ready-to-use guides for classroom practice) and "Tips" (short, evidence-based articles) designed for easy integration into real classrooms.
tag(s): social and emotional learning (195)
In the Classroom
Choose any topic you're teaching and have students generate three "wonder questions." Invite them to share one with a partner, then select a few to guide class discussion. Give students small index cards and have them write or draw one thing they are grateful for that day. They should say something specific, not general (for example, "My friend helped me understand fractions" instead of "my friends"). Collect the cards and create a class gratitude wall. Set up three short challenge stations (puzzles, STEM building tasks, brainteasers). Have students rotate through each one and practice using perseverance strategies, such as breaking a task into smaller steps or trying a new approach. Afterward, they can reflect on which strategy helped them the most and how they can apply it in academic tasks.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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5 Winter Solstice Activities - Teaching Channel
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5 Winter Solstice Activities features fun activities for children to learn about the winter solstice. The activities include: Learn How the Earth Moves, Seasonal Hot Potato,...more
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5 Winter Solstice Activities features fun activities for children to learn about the winter solstice. The activities include: Learn How the Earth Moves, Seasonal Hot Potato, Bullseye-based Activity, Study the Weather, and Build your own Stonehenge. Each activity contains a short description.
tag(s): seasonal (48), seasons (59), solar system (124), weather (177)
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Students can complete the activities that are listed on the website. Students can study the weather by keeping a weather journal by using Seesaw, reviewed here. Finally, students can create a step-by-step guide to their own Stonehenge creation using the Timelines Tool by Read Write Think, reviewed here,Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teach Kids About the Winter Solstice - KidsKonnect
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Discover tips on the best way to teach children about the winter solstice. This site features information on the winter solstice itself, history, resources, activities, and worksheets....more
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Discover tips on the best way to teach children about the winter solstice. This site features information on the winter solstice itself, history, resources, activities, and worksheets. Activities include: an art challenge, burning a yule log, decorating a tree, and more. To download the worksheets, you must be a site member, which is free.
tag(s): crafts (111), seasonal (48), seasons (59), solar system (124)
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Students can complete the activities that are listed on the website. Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit the places that are shared on the site, the day of the winter solstice. Finally, students can complete the art challenge by creating their own Stonehenge.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Winter Solstice for Kids - STEAM Powered Family
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Winter Solstice for Kids shares information about the official beginning of winter. Some of the topics in the article include What is the Winter Solstice, the Yearly Cycle of...more
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Winter Solstice for Kids shares information about the official beginning of winter. Some of the topics in the article include What is the Winter Solstice, the Yearly Cycle of Seasons, When is the Solstice, Winter Solstice Traditions, Solstice Ancient Monuments, and Winter Solstice Activities. Some activities include: making ice lanterns, making a candle, creating Earth's circuit, and creating frozen bubbles.
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tag(s): crafts (111), cultures (292), experiments (65), seasonal (48), seasons (59)
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Students can complete the activities from the website. Students can learn more about the ancient monuments by using Kidrex, reviewed here. Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to share facts about how other places celebrate the Winter Solstice.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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7+ Wonderful Ways to Celebrate Winter Solstice with Kids - BackWoods Mama
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Check out this article with activities to celebrate the winter solstice. The article begins with a short description of the winter solstice. It then shares the different activities,...more
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Check out this article with activities to celebrate the winter solstice. The article begins with a short description of the winter solstice. It then shares the different activities, including a stroll outside, a winter scavenger hunt, reading a picture book about the winter solstice, creating a lantern, decorating a tree with edible treats for winter animals, baking a Yule log cake, and eating a winter solstice feast by candlelight. Each activity includes a brief blurb explaining it, along with a list of picture books and directions for the lantern.
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Students can complete the activities from the website. While taking a walk outside, students can list the sounds that they hear during winter. Finally, after decorating a tree with edible food, students can create a picture journal using Seesaw, reviewed here of all the animals that visit.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What is Winter Solstice? - Educational Videos for Kids
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What is Winter Solstice? from Educational Videos for Kids is a short video from Big Sis and Lil' Bro Podcast. In addition to sharing about the winter solstice, it shares ...more
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What is Winter Solstice? from Educational Videos for Kids is a short video from Big Sis and Lil' Bro Podcast. In addition to sharing about the winter solstice, it shares the shadow trick, how the solstice was celebrated in Ancient Egypt, and how it is celebrated around the world.
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Students can create their own podcast about the winter solstice using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here. Students can create a comic about the winter solstice using Witty Comics, reviewed here. Students can compare and contrast the different ways the winter solstice is celebrated around the world using 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by ClassTools, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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