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What is Design Thinking? Activities for Kids - Twinkl Parents
Grades
K to 8tag(s): design (76), empathy (67), problem solving (275), STEM (371), student-centered (9), thinking skills (116)
In the Classroom
Provide simple materials like cardboard, straws, and tape, and have students design and build their own marble mazes. Present students with a short scenario (e.g., a playground problem or classroom issue) and ask them to brainstorm possible solutions before learning the design thinking process. For older students, challenge them to sketch a virtual reality game or mobile app that helps others learn or solve a real-world problem.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Open Culture Free Audiobooks - Open Culture, LLC
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4 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): audio books (43), authors (113), cultures (290), novels (34)
In the Classroom
Assign different classic audiobooks to small groups (such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Secret Garden, or The Great Gatsby. Have students listen to selected chapters and discuss plot, tone, and character development. After listening to a story or poem, have students record their own dramatic reading, poem response, or character interview using classroom recording tools or free platforms like Adobe Podcast, reviewed here. Pair an audiobook like 1984 or Pride and Prejudice with a brief research activity about the novel's time period. Students can create posters or slides using Canva for Education, reviewed here templates showing how the story reflects its era.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The EduProtocols Podcast - Rebel Teacher Alliance
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K to 12tag(s): critical thinking (179), teaching strategies (68), thinking skills (116), visual thinking (13)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the podcasts on the site to learn more about EduProtocols and how to implement them in your classroom. The length is perfect for listening on your way to work or during a morning walk. Share podcasts with your peers to learn together, then share ideas on how to implement EduProtocols successfully in your classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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EduProtocol Tutorial Videos - Jacob Carr
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K to 12tag(s): critical thinking (179), thinking skills (116), visual thinking (13)
In the Classroom
Use these videos to learn about and reinforce your understanding of these three commonly used eduprotocols. Work with your peers to implement eduprotocols into your classrooms by selecting a protocol to use each month, then meet to reflect and share ideas and experiences. Create slides for eduprotocols using Google Slides, reviewed here or Canva for Education, reviewed here. Additionally, Pear Deck, reviewed here offers several ready-to-go, interactive slide decks for eduprotocol routines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Design Thinking: A Framework to Foster Creativity in the Classroom - Education Futures Academy
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4 to 12tag(s): collaboration (113), critical thinking (179), design (76), problem solving (275), thinking skills (116)
In the Classroom
Have students interview classmates, teachers, or community members about a real problem (e.g., recycling in school, playground safety). Use sticky notes or a digital tool like Padlet, reviewed here for students to post as many ideas as possible in the ideation stage. Ask students to quickly build a low-cost prototype with simple materials (cardboard, tape, string). They can present it to peers, then have the peers give feedback on how well it solves the identified problem.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Printable Worksheets for Teachers - Wayground (formerly Quizzizz)
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K to 12tag(s): charts and graphs (196), critical thinking (179), data (212), equations (132), game based learning (304), grammar (139), grammar review (33), matter (52), sign language (16), social and emotional learning (195)
In the Classroom
Students can either complete the worksheet or the quiz on Wayground. When completing a worksheet, students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to show their thinking/understanding of the concept. Students can create their own problems for a quiz on Wayground.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lesson plan: Teaching 9/11 through Comics - PBS NewsHour
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6 to 12tag(s): comics and cartoons (61), sept11 (19)
In the Classroom
Show one panel from a comic used in the lesson and have students write what they notice, what they think is happening, and what questions they have. Have students write a short reflection on why remembering historical events is important and how people help one another during difficult times. After learning about the event in an age-appropriate way, have students create a short comic strip using Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here that explains an important idea, such as helping others, bravery, or community.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Medieval Meme/Storyboard Generator - ClassTools
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3 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (61), digital storytelling (166), medieval (38), stories and storytelling (75)
In the Classroom
After reading a chapter or short story, have students create a medieval-themed meme that shows the main event, problem, or theme. Students must write a caption that clearly explains what happened using complete sentences or key vocabulary from the lesson. Students choose a character from a story or a historical figure and create a meme that shows one important trait. At the end of a unit, have students create a meme that shows the theme, lesson, or big idea learned. Have them include a short written explanation describing how the meme connects to the topic.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Disabled Here and Now Collection - Elea Chang
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6 to 12tag(s): disabilities (37), diversity (55), images (267)
In the Classroom
Students can use the images from Disabled Here and Now Collection to create a Google Slides, reviewed here presentation. Students can read the interviews that are posted on the site and share the information that they learned via a blog post using Just Paste It, reviewed here. Students can create a story from a picture that is displayed on the site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Creating, Imagining, Innovating (Habit of the Mind) - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): creativity (85), makerspace (39), thinking skills (116)
In the Classroom
Help your students learn and practice the habits of creating, imagining, and innovating. This list includes resources for all grades. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn ways to incorporate the information in your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ChatGPT for Teachers - ChatGPT
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), chat (39), presentations (33), professional development (319)
In the Classroom
Use this educational version of ChatGPT for a wide range of classroom and professional needs. Create lesson plans that align with your state standards, upload your current lessons to create assessments or differentiate learning activities, or find new resources to supplement your current teaching materials. Take advantage of the integration with Canva, reviewed here, to create infographics, presentations, and other materials to enhance student learning. Canva is available through an app in this version of ChatGPT. Follow the instructions to link your accounts for easy access to all available features. Learn more by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: AI for Educator Excellence: Reclaiming Time and Enhancing Instruction, reviewed here, find out more about Canva's AI features by watching OK2Ask: Interactive Lessons with Canva's AI Magic Tools, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Collection - Public Domain - Art Institute of Chicago
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6 to 12tag(s): art history (104), artists (99)
In the Classroom
Students can compare and contrast artwork using the 3 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here. Students can learn about the artists themselves by using Kiddle, reviewed here. Students can create a Wakelet, reviewed here of curated art by medium, artist, style, or era.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Manitoba- Framework for Learning - Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning
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K to 12tag(s): collaboration (113), critical thinking (179), french (72)
In the Classroom
Have students work in small groups to solve a local or global issue (e.g., food waste, community wellness) using Manitoba's six Global Competencies (Critical Thinking, Creativity, Citizenship, etc.). They can present solutions through videos made with Powtoon, reviewed here. Inspired by the "Stories of Practice" section, have students document and reflect on their own learning journey over several weeks using photos, writing, or voice recordings in Book Creator, reviewed here. Have students create bilingual comics using Make an Animation, reviewed here in both English and French.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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OK2Ask: Tech Tool Smackdown: Digital Storytelling Edition - TeachersFirst
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2 to 12Get ready for a fast-paced exploration of powerful digital storytelling tools! This smackdown-style session will introduce you to a diverse collection of platforms for video creation, podcast production, comic strip design, interactive storytelling, and multimedia narratives. Through rapid-fire demonstrations and guided exploration, you'll discover both beginner-friendly and advanced tools designed to help students share their stories in creative ways. We'll show you how to make the most of TeachersFirst--where you'll find trusted reviews of tech tools and instructional resources, ready-to-use teaching ideas, and more. Leave with a curated toolkit of storytelling platforms, practical strategies for implementation, and the confidence to evaluate new tools as they emerge. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore and compare digital storytelling platforms. 2. Navigate TeachersFirst resources effectively. 3. Design authentic storytelling experiences. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): assessment (145), digital storytelling (166), OK2Askarchive (87), professional development (319)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Open Peeps - Pablo Stanley
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4 to 12tag(s): images (267)
In the Classroom
Students can use Figjam, reviewed here to recreate new images. Students can use the images to create comics using Witty Comics, reviewed here. Finally, students can create a story with various images using Imagine Forest, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Images of Empowerment - William/ Flora Hewlett and David/ Lucile Packard Foundation
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6 to 12tag(s): images (267), photography (136), women (189)
In the Classroom
Students can use the images to create a virtual bulletin board using Padlet, reviewed here to showcase women. Students can compare and contrast images from different countries using Google Drawing, reviewed here. Finally, students can use Visme AI Presentation Creator, reviewed here to create a presentation about women using the images.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Public Domain Vectors
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5 to 12tag(s): images (267), photography (136)
In the Classroom
Students can use the images from the site to create a comic strip using Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here. Students can use the images to create digital stories while using Storyboard That, reviewed here. Finally, students can use the images to create presentations while using Aha Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pixnio - Lembink Badae and Mohit Pathak
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1 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): images (267), photography (136)
In the Classroom
Students can use search for images while creating a presentation using Presentations AI, reviewed here. Students can use the images to create a digital story while using Imagine Forest, reviewed here. Finally, students can insert the images into a comic strip while using Witty Comics, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Noun Project - Sofya Polyakov, Edward Boatman, and Scott Thomas
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5 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): images (267), photography (136)
In the Classroom
Students can use the Noun Project for searching for images for various projects while using Google Slides, reviewed here. Students can use Canva Docs, reviewed here to create stories while importing images from the Noun Project. Have students use the images to add to the creation of infographics that they are creating while using Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Latin America - The Kennedy Center
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K to 12tag(s): crafts (110), cultures (290), dance (42), holidays (283)
In the Classroom
Inspired by El Salvador's traditions, students can create simple puppets and act out folktales or original stories, combining art, storytelling, and culture. Watch videos of Bolivian folk dances and discuss the significance of the costumes and movements. Students can then design their own cultural costumes or masks using paper and craft supplies. Introduce students to instruments like the cuatro and maracas. Have them create their own rhythm patterns with classroom percussion instruments and learn a traditional song.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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