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Jigsaw - The Teacher Toolkit
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2 to 12
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Turn students into experts with Jigsaw, a cooperative learning strategy that divides a reading or topic among small groups. Students begin in "home groups," move into "expert groups"...more
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Turn students into experts with Jigsaw, a cooperative learning strategy that divides a reading or topic among small groups. Students begin in "home groups," move into "expert groups" to study one portion of the material, and then return to teach what they learned to their original group. The Teacher Toolkit provides clear preparation and implementation directions, suggestions for when to use the strategy, an expert-panel variation, and downloadable elementary, secondary, and Spanish templates, including editable Google Doc versions. Jigsaw can help students build comprehension while practicing cooperation, communication, discussion, and problem-solving skills. The site also suggests using the strategy to build background knowledge, study authors, examine different viewpoints, compare concepts, and review before an assessment. If your district blocks YouTube, you may not be able to view the video.
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tag(s): collaboration (139), Formative Assessment (43), problem solving (283), teaching strategies (83), thinking routines (61)
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Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to share their information about the topic that they are learning about. Have students use Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here to create a graphic organizer explaining the information. Students can use Google Slides, reviewed here to make a presentation to share the information they learned.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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BBC Sound Effects - BBC
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3 to 12
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Bring authentic sounds into student projects with the BBC Sound Effects Archive, a searchable collection of more than 30,000 audio clips. Users can locate sound effects, preview them,...more
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Bring authentic sounds into student projects with the BBC Sound Effects Archive, a searchable collection of more than 30,000 audio clips. Users can locate sound effects, preview them, experiment with sounds in the site's mixer, and use them in personal or educational projects. The collection helps add atmosphere, realism, and historical or environmental context to podcasts, digital stories, videos, dramatic readings, presentations, and other multimedia work. The site requires JavaScript for its interactive features.
tag(s): creative writing (126), digital storytelling (180), multimedia (69), presentations (47), sounds (39)
In the Classroom
Have students add sound to projects while using Google Slides, reviewed here. Students can also use the sound effects while creating a podcast using Buzzsprout, reviewed here. Have students add sound to a digital escape room while using Genially, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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53 Reflective Journal Prompts for Students - Journal Buddies
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1 to 12
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Looking for writing prompt ideas for your middle school students? Journal Buddies offers 53 prompts designed to engage students in reflective writing. The article begins by explaining...more
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Looking for writing prompt ideas for your middle school students? Journal Buddies offers 53 prompts designed to engage students in reflective writing. The article begins by explaining reflective journaling and offers ideas teachers can use to encourage deeper thinking and self-reflection. Sample prompts include: "What is one thing you wish other people knew about you?", "What is your favorite way to spend a day?", "What are your biggest dreams for the future?", and "When you are feeling down, what are some things you can do to cheer yourself up?" Although the prompts are geared toward middle school students, many also work for high school students. Be aware that the website contains advertisements.
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tag(s): critical thinking (189), journals (27), thinking skills (137)
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Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to write their journal entries. Have students answer their journal prompt with a comic using a Free Comic Strip Maker by Adobe, reviewed here. Students can use ScreenPal, reviewed here to create a video journal entry.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Jigsaw Learning Activity - Katrina Martel.
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4 to 12
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Figma's Jigsaw Learning Activity is a cooperative learning strategy that encourages students to work together to become experts on a specific topic and then share their expertise with...more
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Figma's Jigsaw Learning Activity is a cooperative learning strategy that encourages students to work together to become experts on a specific topic and then share their expertise with classmates. The free templates include a Facilitator Guide that shows teachers how to use the Jigsaw method in their classroom. Also, there is a section titled "Template Tips" for how to use a timer and encourage students to use Stamps and Comments. You must create a Figma account to access the template.
tag(s): collaboration (139), graphic organizers (58), reading comprehension (146), teaching strategies (83), thinking routines (61)
In the Classroom
Students can use the Figma-created template when completing a jigsaw activity. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post a short summary of their groups' information. Have students read different perspectives on the same issue, collect claims and supporting evidence in the jigsaw template, and then use Mentimeter, reviewed here, for a whole-class poll that launches a discussion or argument about which evidence is most convincing.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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LitLab for Teachers - LitLab.ai
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K to 3
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LitLab for Teachers offers a free plan for individual educators that includes access to over 100 grab-and-go decodable activities and limited access to its decodable generator. Activities...more
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LitLab for Teachers offers a free plan for individual educators that includes access to over 100 grab-and-go decodable activities and limited access to its decodable generator. Activities on this site are grounded in the Science of Reading and based on decades of research. Create a free account to access the materials and sort by reading sequence, skill, decodability, and story length. Choose a story to find options for sharing or assigning it to students, along with comprehension questions, fill-in-the-blank activities, and a vocabulary guide. Create customizable decodable activities with the generator by selecting skills, characters, keywords, and other options. Schools and districts can purchase a paid plan for expanded access, including the full collection, additional AI-powered decodable tools, student reading and fluency practice, progress monitoring, and administrative features.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), phonics (53), preK (328), science of reading (36), spelling (92), vocabulary (252), vowels (7)
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Use the Custom Decodable Generator to instantly create reading material tailored to a small group's specific phonetic targets by adding high-interest topics or class names. Include activities from LitLab as part of small group reading stations to focus on specific skills to reinforce with students in the group. Print comprehension questions and use the vocabulary guide to extend learning. Share reading activities with students for at-home reading practice to build fluency and decoding. Ask students to read aloud on the LitLab platform to receive basic feedback and assess fluency.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Create Interactive Designs with Canva Code - Canva
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K to 12
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Canva Code lets you create interactive designs and elements without needing to know how to code. This article shares ideas on how to build both interactive experiences, such as learning...more
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Canva Code lets you create interactive designs and elements without needing to know how to code. This article shares ideas on how to build both interactive experiences, such as learning games and portfolios, and interactive elements, such as quizzes, calculators, and charts. Learn how to create with Canva Code by following the step-by-step instructions or by watching the included YouTube video tutorials. Additional links provide information on how to edit designs and elements, access restrictions, and how to integrate ChatGPT with Canva to create designs and search for content.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), coding (111), game based learning (320), interactive stories (23)
In the Classroom
Use Canva Code to create personalized learning activities for your classroom after creating your free account on Canva for Education, reviewed here. Canva for Education accounts offer educators access to many pro features available in Canva. Quickly create and share gamified review activities, countdown timers, escape rooms, and much more by simply entering a prompt that describes what you are building. Learn more about how to use Canva Code at AI-Powered Interactive Activity Creation with Canva Code.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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ArcGIS StoryMaps - Esri
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K to 12
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ArcGIS StoryMaps is a web-based tool that helps teachers and students create interactive digital stories using maps, text, images, videos, audio, charts, and other media. Students can...more
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ArcGIS StoryMaps is a web-based tool that helps teachers and students create interactive digital stories using maps, text, images, videos, audio, charts, and other media. Students can use it to show how people, places, events, and ideas are connected, making it useful for geography, social studies, science, history, and research projects. Teachers can also use publicly shared StoryMaps as virtual field trips or engaging introductions to a new topic. Students can create their own StoryMaps to share research, explain a historical journey, investigate a local issue, or present learning in a visual and organized way. Viewing public StoryMaps is free, but creating and publishing StoryMaps usually requires an ArcGIS Online account. Eligible U.S. K-12 schools may be able to receive access through Esri's no-cost Schools Mapping Software Bundle.
tag(s): digital storytelling (180), multimedia (69), presentations (47)
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Have students explore a teacher-selected public StoryMap about a place, event, ecosystem, or historical topic. As they move through the map, they can record three new facts, one important image or map detail, and one question they still have. They can share their findings in a class discussion or exit ticket. Have students explore a public StoryMap about a historical location, changing community, environmental issue, or migration route. They compare the past and present by creating a Venn diagram with 2 and 3 Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here, or a short written response using details from the StoryMap. Assign small groups different sections of one public StoryMap or different StoryMaps about the same topic. Each group can become an expert on its section, then teach classmates using a brief summary, a map detail, and one discussion question.Edge Features:
Includes an education-only area for teachers and students
Parent permission advised before posting student work created using this tool
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
Multiple users can collaborate on the same project
Includes teacher tools for registering and/or monitoring students
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FreeShow - Live Church Solutions
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4 to 12
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FreeShow is free, open-source presentation software that helps you create and display dynamic slideshows featuring text, images, and videos on large screens. Originally developed with...more
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FreeShow is free, open-source presentation software that helps you create and display dynamic slideshows featuring text, images, and videos on large screens. Originally developed with churches and live events in mind, it offers powerful editing tools, customizable templates, and features such as timed slide transitions, multi-screen displays, and remote-control capabilities. Teachers could adapt FreeShow for classroom use by creating visually engaging presentations, displaying student work, or organizing multimedia lessons, especially in settings where presentations need to run smoothly or be controlled from different devices.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (346), multimedia (69), presentations (47)
In the Classroom
Use FreeShow to display a dynamic daily agenda with visuals, timers, and rotating slides for announcements, objectives, and reminders to start the day in an organized and engaging way. Have students perform poems or scripts while FreeShow displays lines, images, or background visuals on a large screen, helping build fluency, expression, and confidence. Create a slideshow with questions, clues, or prompts for a whole-class review game. Use timed slides or transitions to keep energy high while reviewing vocabulary,Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Independence Day Resources for K-12 Homeschoolers - Texas Home Educators
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K to 12
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Looking for a one-stop collection of Independence Day learning activities? This Texas Home Educators guide brings together a wide variety of ready-to-use resources for students in grades...more
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Looking for a one-stop collection of Independence Day learning activities? This Texas Home Educators guide brings together a wide variety of ready-to-use resources for students in grades K-12, including lesson plans, crafts, games, printable activities, primary source investigations, and historical explorations. Organized by grade level, each recommendation includes a brief description, grade range, cost information, and practical teaching tips, making it easy for educators to find age-appropriate activities with minimal preparation. While created with homeschool families in mind, the curated collection also offers classroom teachers plenty of engaging ideas for celebrating Independence Day across history, literacy, art, and civics.
tag(s): civics (130), declaration of independence (24), holidays (293), july 4th (19), primary sources (146)
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Create a choice board using several of the featured resources. Students can choose activities such as completing a patriotic craft, exploring a primary source, solving a history puzzle, reading an informational article, or creating a flag-themed art project to demonstrate their learning. Set up classroom stations featuring different Independence Day topics, including the Declaration of Independence, patriotic symbols, the American Revolution, and Fourth of July traditions. Have students rotate through the stations, completing short activities and recording new facts at each stop. Patriotic STEM and Art Challenge. Invite students to reflect on what freedom means to their family. They can interview a family member, write a personal reflection, or create a digital poster with Adobe Express for Education,reviewed here connecting their family's traditions with the values celebrated on Independence Day.
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Happy Birthday America! - Creative World School
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K to 3
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Looking for a kid-friendly way to explain why Americans celebrate the Fourth of July? This Creative World School article introduces young learners to the history of Independence Day...more
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Looking for a kid-friendly way to explain why Americans celebrate the Fourth of July? This Creative World School article introduces young learners to the history of Independence Day using simple language, colorful visuals, and engaging facts. It explains the events leading to the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, introduces key historical figures, and explores common traditions such as fireworks, parades, and the American flag. The page also includes discussion questions and activity ideas that make it easy for teachers or families to reinforce historical understanding while celebrating the holiday. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
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After reading the article, have students sequence the important events that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. They can illustrate each event and write a brief description to create a classroom timeline using Padlet, reviewed here. Students can research patriotic symbols mentioned in the article, such as the American flag, Liberty Bell, bald eagle, or fireworks. They can create a mini-book using Write Reader, reviewed here that explains the meaning and history of each symbol, using pictures and simple facts. Have students create a poster encouraging families to celebrate Independence Day while honoring its history. Posters should include historical facts from the article, patriotic symbols, and illustrations that explain why the holiday is important.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Red, White, and Blue Learning: Seven Resources for Independence Day - Edutopia
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K to 8
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Looking for a way to keep students learning while celebrating Independence Day? This Edutopia article compiles a variety of free, engaging resources to help teachers and families connect...more
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Looking for a way to keep students learning while celebrating Independence Day? This Edutopia article compiles a variety of free, engaging resources to help teachers and families connect the Fourth of July to meaningful educational experiences. Rather than focusing only on holiday celebrations, the curated collection includes hands-on science experiments, history lessons, arts and crafts, educational apps, and multimedia activities that explore the history, traditions, and science behind Independence Day. Although some of the original links have changed over time, the article still offers valuable ideas and inspiration for cross-curricular summer learning or classroom activities that combine history, science, literacy, and creativity.
tag(s): crafts (114), holidays (293), july 4th (19), multimedia (69), preK (328)
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After exploring one of the featured science activities, challenge students to design and build a safe "firework" launcher, create a patriotic-themed engineering project, or investigate the science behind fireworks through a simple experiment. Have students examine historical documents, paintings, or photographs related to the American Revolution and Independence Day. Students can work in groups to identify important details, make inferences, and discuss how these sources help tell the story of America's founding. Build a choice board using several of the article's suggested resources. Include options such as reading a historical article, completing a patriotic craft, exploring a virtual museum, conducting a science investigation, or writing a journal entry from the perspective of someone living during the American Revolution. Students can select activities that match their interests while demonstrating their learning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Independence Activities for the Classroom - Formative by Newsela
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3 to 8
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The Formative Independence Day Activities page provides a collection of ready-to-use, interactive digital lessons that help students explore the history and significance of Independence...more
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The Formative Independence Day Activities page provides a collection of ready-to-use, interactive digital lessons that help students explore the history and significance of Independence Day. Teachers can access activities focused on the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, patriotic symbols, and civic understanding, all while using Formative's built-in tools for real-time assessment and feedback. Many lessons include a mix of multiple-choice, short-answer, drawing, and interactive response questions, making it easy to check for understanding during whole-class instruction, independent practice, or homework. The activities can be assigned directly to students, allowing teachers to monitor progress and adjust instruction based on student responses.
tag(s): american revolution (96), declaration of independence (24), feedback (17), Formative Assessment (43), holidays (293), july 4th (19)
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Assign one of the interactive Formative activities as an introduction or review of the American Revolution and Independence Day. Use students' real-time responses to identify misconceptions and guide class discussion. Create a choice board that combines a Formative activity with extension tasks such as designing a patriotic infographic, writing a journal entry from the perspective of a colonial child, or creating a timeline of events leading to July 4, 1776. Students can use Canva Edu reviewed here to create these projects. Use a Formative assessment as an exit ticket at the end of the lesson. Have students answer questions about the causes and significance of Independence Day, then write a brief reflection explaining why the Declaration of Independence remains important today. Find additional interactive activities at Formative, reviewed here and by clicking the tags for July, Seasonal Resources, and Fourth of July at the top of this site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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5 Fun, Educational Ways to Celebrate July 4th with Kids - Learning Liftoff
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K to 5
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This Learning Liftoff article offers five engaging ways to teach students about Independence Day while incorporating history, science, art, and literacy. The resource encourages educators...more
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This Learning Liftoff article offers five engaging ways to teach students about Independence Day while incorporating history, science, art, and literacy. The resource encourages educators and families to explore the origins of the Fourth of July through interactive activities such as learning about the American Revolution, creating patriotic crafts, conducting simple fireworks-themed science experiments, making themed recipes, and reading books about America's founding. Rather than focusing solely on holiday celebrations, the site connects hands-on learning with historical understanding, making it a useful resource for enrichment activities in classroom lessons, summer learning, or holiday-themed centers.
tag(s): american revolution (96), crafts (114), enrichment (17), holidays (293), july 4th (19), summer (53)
In the Classroom
Conduct one of the suggested fireworks-themed science activities, then have students predict, observe, and explain the results using the scientific method. Read one of the recommended Independence Day books as a class or in small groups. Students discuss historical events, compare life in colonial America with life today, and write a reflection on what freedom and citizenship mean to them. Working in small groups, have students design a community Fourth of July celebration. They create an event schedule, design patriotic decorations or posters, develop a budget for supplies, and explain how their celebration honors the history and traditions of Independence Day.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Soar - Teaching Ideas
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Soar from Teaching Ideas pairs an imaginative animated short film with classroom activities for students ages 5-11. The story follows a young inventor who helps a tiny pilot repair...more
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Soar from Teaching Ideas pairs an imaginative animated short film with classroom activities for students ages 5-11. The story follows a young inventor who helps a tiny pilot repair her flying machine, introducing themes of perseverance, creativity, problem-solving, and cooperation. Teachers can use the suggested questions and activities to strengthen prediction, inference, descriptive writing, storytelling, design, and STEM skills across several subject areas.
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tag(s): animation (71), creativity (93), descriptive writing (45), design (77), graphic design (54), images (273), inferencing (8), problem solving (283), STEM (380)
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Students can use Storyboard That, reviewed here to create their own storyboard of the animation. Use Kidrex, reviewed here to learn more about aviation. Students can use Adobe Express Video Maker, reviewed hereto create a movie trailer about an invention or inventor.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Jigsaw - All About Adolescent Literacy
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All About Adolescent Literacy shares a reading and writing strategy called the Jigsaw method. The Jigsaw method divides large amounts of text into manageable chunks that students collaboratively...more
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All About Adolescent Literacy shares a reading and writing strategy called the Jigsaw method. The Jigsaw method divides large amounts of text into manageable chunks that students collaboratively work together to understand and explain to their classmates. The article goes further by explaining how to create and use the strategy, including a video showing the Jigsaw method in action and tips for success. There is also a downloadable PDF template to use.
tag(s): collaboration (139), teaching strategies (83), thinking routines (61)
In the Classroom
Before using the Jigsaw method, discuss and teach students how to use this strategy and the importance of each piece of the jigsaw. Consider doing a simple jigsaw activity to model this method before starting on a larger project. For example, in science class, do a short jigsaw activity for different types of weather (hurricane, tornado, blizzard, drought) before embarking on a larger project about climate change. Design a presentation template using Canva for Education, reviewed here that includes sections for each different group to include their portion. Students can post questions and ideas on a virtual discussion board that includes the whole class, such as Stickies.io, reviewed here to make sure that all ideas integrate and ensure that all objectives are included.
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Journal Buddies - Journal Buddies
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Tired of searching for journal prompts for your students? Journal Buddies has everything you need to get and keep writing going in your classroom from grades first through twelfth....more
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Tired of searching for journal prompts for your students? Journal Buddies has everything you need to get and keep writing going in your classroom from grades first through twelfth. Categories include: Daily Prompt Journals, Even More Prompts, Creative Writing Prompts, Story Starters, and Activities. This site features lots of advertisements; therefore, be careful where you click.
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tag(s): creative writing (126), descriptive writing (45), journals (27)
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Use Seesaw, reviewed here for students to write journals and save their work in a digital portfolio. Instead of using text journals, offer students the option to use Online Voice Recorder, reviewed here to create audio journal entries. Engage students in the journal writing process by asking them to vote on their favorite monthly prompts using Google Forms, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Radom Coin Flip! - Online Stopwatch
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Flip a Coin is a simple, free, classroom-friendly tool that allows students and teachers to flip one or multiple coins to generate random outcomes virtually. The site is easy to ...more
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Flip a Coin is a simple, free, classroom-friendly tool that allows students and teachers to flip one or multiple coins to generate random outcomes virtually. The site is easy to use and works well for quick decision-making activities, probability lessons, classroom games, brain breaks, and participation strategies. Teachers can use the tool to introduce concepts such as chance, prediction, fairness, and data collection while keeping students actively engaged. Because it runs directly in a browser with no download required, it is especially useful for interactive whiteboards, whole-group instruction, centers, and online learning activities.
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tag(s): data (212), probability (133)
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Use the virtual coin flip during a probability lesson by having students predict outcomes before flipping the coin 20 to 50 times. Students can record results in a tally chart, create a bar graph using LiveGap Charts, reviewed here, and discuss the likelihood of heads versus tails. During ELA instruction, assign heads and tails to different writing prompts, character choices, or vocabulary challenges. Students can flip the coin to determine which task they will complete, adding an element of surprise and engagement. Incorporate the tool into classroom management or SEL activities by using coin flips to select brain breaks, discussion starters, teamwork challenges, or cooperative learning roles in a fair and interactive way.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PresenterMedia - Eclipse Digital Imaging
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PresenterMedia is a multimedia resource that offers customizable PowerPoint templates, animated clipart, graphics, video backgrounds, music, and ready-made slide designs for creating...more
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PresenterMedia is a multimedia resource that offers customizable PowerPoint templates, animated clipart, graphics, video backgrounds, music, and ready-made slide designs for creating engaging presentations. Its online tools allow users to personalize many visuals by changing text, colors, images, and other design elements. PresenterMedia also includes an AI Presentation Maker that can generate a slide deck from a topic, including an outline, slide layouts, text, and suggested images. Teachers can use the site to add visual interest to lessons, create classroom materials, or model effective presentation design, while students can use downloaded resources in PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, and other projects. A paid subscription provides full access to the media library, customization tools, downloads, and AI presentation features.
tag(s): animation (71), artificial intelligence (346), presentations (47)
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Have students choose a new vocabulary word and create one slide with a definition, synonym, or antonym, a visual, and a sentence that shows the word in context. They can use an animated graphic or video background sparingly to help communicate the word's meaning. Small groups can create a short slide deck that explains a scientific process, such as the water cycle, photosynthesis, erosion, or a food chain. Students use visuals and animations to show the sequence of steps, then add captions that explain each stage in clear, accurate language. After reading a novel or short story, have students create a book trailer or character profile using presentation templates, graphics, and background media. They can include key setting details, character traits, conflict, theme, and a recommendation without giving away the ending.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Krikey AI - Krikey Inc.
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3 to 12
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Krikey AI is a browser-based AI animation and storytelling platform that allows students and teachers to create animated videos, talking avatars, digital stories, and presentations...more
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Krikey AI is a browser-based AI animation and storytelling platform that allows students and teachers to create animated videos, talking avatars, digital stories, and presentations using text prompts, voiceovers, and customizable 3D characters. The platform includes tools for AI animation, text-to-speech, motion capture-style animation, and video editing, making it useful for creative storytelling, presentations, language learning, and multimedia projects. Students can practice skills such as scriptwriting, communication, creativity, storytelling, digital media production, presentation design, and visual literacy while creating engaging animated content without advanced animation experience.
tag(s): animation (71), artificial intelligence (346), digital storytelling (180), presentations (47), social and emotional learning (203), text to speech (24)
In the Classroom
Incorporate SEL and communication activities by asking students to create animated public service announcements about empathy, bullying prevention, digital citizenship, or teamwork. Use the platform for multimedia project-based learning by allowing students to create animated book trailers, persuasive commercials, or classroom presentations that integrate writing, speaking, creativity, and digital media production. Use Krikey AI for world language practice by having students create short animated conversations in another language using text-to-speech and character dialogue tools.Edge Features:
Includes an education-only area for teachers and students
Parent permission advised before posting student work created using this tool
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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Write a Picture Book - Storybird
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K to 8
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Storybird's Picture Book section is a creative storytelling platform that allows students and teachers to create digital picture books using professionally illustrated artwork as inspiration...more
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Storybird's Picture Book section is a creative storytelling platform that allows students and teachers to create digital picture books using professionally illustrated artwork as inspiration for writing. Students can choose artwork, write original stories, and publish or share their finished books online, making it an engaging tool for literacy, creativity, and visual storytelling. The activities on this page help students practice important skills, including sequencing, narrative writing, descriptive language, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, creativity, visual literacy, and digital communication, while encouraging them to connect illustrations to storytelling ideas.
tag(s): DAT device agnostic tool (133), descriptive writing (45), digital storytelling (180), reading comprehension (146), sequencing (20), vocabulary development (103)
In the Classroom
Have students create an original picture book retelling a familiar fairy tale, myth, or historical event from a different character's point of view to practice perspective and narrative writing skills. Incorporate vocabulary and descriptive language practice by challenging students to include specific figurative language, sensory details, or weekly vocabulary words in their digital stories. Use Storybird during reading workshops by asking students to create alternate endings, sequels, or companion stories for novels and picture books read in class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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