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Ready-to-Use Classroom Resources - BrainPOP
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K to 8
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The Classroom Resources section on BrainPOP provides a variety of free, ready-to-use printables and classroom tools designed to help teachers save time and support learning. The collection...more
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The Classroom Resources section on BrainPOP provides a variety of free, ready-to-use printables and classroom tools designed to help teachers save time and support learning. The collection includes weekly planners, motivational posters, bulletin board flags, internet research checklists, certificates, bookmarks, and digital citizenship activities that help build routines and engage students.
tag(s): digital citizenship (108), posters (44), Teacher Utilities (215), thinking skills (116)
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Give students BrainPOP bookmarks and have them add new vocabulary words from a lesson or unit. They can draw a symbol, write a definition, use the term in a sentence, and then share it with a partner. Use the printable posters and flags to build a rotating What We Learned This Week board. Students can use the certificates to recognize a classmate for academic or social achievements, such as teamwork, creative thinking, or perseverance.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Knowt - Knowt
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5 to 12
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Knowt is a free study and learning platform that helps students and teachers create, organize, and review learning materials. Users can create unlimited flashcards, notes, study guides,...more
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Knowt is a free study and learning platform that helps students and teachers create, organize, and review learning materials. Users can create unlimited flashcards, notes, study guides, and practice assessments, or choose from millions of shared resources created by other users. Knowt offers multiple study modes, including flashcards, learn mode, matching games, practice tests, spaced repetition, and interactive review activities designed to improve retention and understanding. The platform also includes AI-powered tools that can generate flashcards, summaries, notes, quizzes, and study guides from text, PDFs, presentations, videos, and other learning materials. Teachers can use Knowt to create classroom review activities, formative assessments, and differentiated study resources while tracking student participation and progress. Resources can be shared through links or assigned to students for independent practice. A robust free plan is available and includes access to core study tools, unlimited flashcards and notes, and many AI-powered learning features, while premium plans offer expanded AI capabilities, additional study options, and enhanced learning tools.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (303), assessment (145), DAT device agnostic tool (129), quizzes (91)
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Share Knowt with students as a resource for practicing for upcoming quizzes and tests. Consider this option as an alternative to flashcards or other review methods. As students become familiar with Knowt, use this tool as a starting point on lessons sharing how to find and understand important information within any piece of writing. Create a quiz together and share it on your interactive whiteboard. Ask students to analyze the questions that Knowt creates and discuss why they are included in the quiz. Once students understand how to create an effective quiz, ask them to create their own quizzes for personal study or to share with peers. Gimkit, reviewed here, offers a free quiz-creation tool for use in a variety of educational settings.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 (113), digital escapes (30), game based learning (304), Teacher Utilities (215)
In the Classroom
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 each group a different puzzle or task 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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Jigsaw - Google
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6 to 12
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The Jigsaw website provides a range of tools, research, and initiatives focused on addressing global challenges such as misinformation, online harassment, and threats to open societies....more
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The Jigsaw website provides a range of tools, research, and initiatives focused on addressing global challenges such as misinformation, online harassment, and threats to open societies. As part of Google, Jigsaw develops resources that educators can use to strengthen digital literacy and critical thinking, helping students evaluate online information, recognize bias, and engage responsibly in digital spaces. The site also highlights real-world projects and case studies that connect technology to civic engagement and global issues, making it a strong fit for social studies, media literacy, and computer science classrooms. By incorporating Jigsaw's resources, teachers can support students in becoming thoughtful, informed digital citizens.
tag(s): cyberbullying (44), digital literacy (36), journalism (74), media literacy (122)
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Use this website to teach students how to identify credible sources, fact-check information, and spot manipulation techniques. Jigsaw's misinformation-related tools can be used to analyze real-world examples of news stories or social media posts. For a class activity, divide students into teams to use Jigsaw's resources to debunk a series of fake news stories. Simulate online harassment scenarios using Jigsaw's resources, in which students role-play as victims, bystanders, and responders to develop strategies for dealing with these situations. Raise awareness about how extremist content spreads and what safeguards students can adopt.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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StoryJumper - Peter Weck and John Yen
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K to 8
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Students can create, illustrate, narrate, and publish their own storybooks, making this an excellent resource for supporting writing and creativity in the classroom. Students can design...more
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Students can create, illustrate, narrate, and publish their own storybooks, making this an excellent resource for supporting writing and creativity in the classroom. Students can design books using templates or from scratch, add images and characters, and even collaborate with others or share their work with a wider audience. A major benefit for teachers is that the platform is free to use online, allowing students to create and share digital books and read stories from a global library at no cost. While optional paid features include printing hardcover or paperback books or downloading digital versions, the core storytelling and publishing tools remain completely free, making it a valuable resource for integrating writing, technology, and creativity into classroom instruction.
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tag(s): digital storytelling (166), stories and storytelling (75)
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Have students write and publish a personal narrative or memoir, adding illustrations and narration. Have students create informational books in science or social studies (for example, life cycles, ecosystems, or historical events). Work together to create a class book where each student contributes one page or chapter.Edge Features:
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Discover Summer - National Summer Learning Academy
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K to 12
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The National Summer Learning Association's Discover Summer website is a helpful hub connecting families and educators to summer learning opportunities and resources. It allows you to...more
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The National Summer Learning Association's Discover Summer website is a helpful hub connecting families and educators to summer learning opportunities and resources. It allows you to search a large database of local and virtual programs by age, interest, and location, making it easy to find camps, enrichment activities, and academic experiences for students. In addition to the program directory, the site offers free resources, including activity ideas, planning guides, and access to select online learning platforms that support reading, STEM, and creative exploration. While many of the listed summer programs vary in cost, the site itself and its curated digital resources provide valuable no-cost tools teachers can share with families to help prevent summer learning loss.
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Have students explore the website to find a summer program that interests them. Have students design their own "dream" summer camp based on ideas from the site. They can include a schedule, activities, and subjects covered, integrating writing, creativity, and planning skills. Students can choose two programs from the site and compare them using a graphic organizer using the 2 and 3 Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here. They can analyze cost, subjects, activities, and target age groups, building critical thinking skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Today is Cinco de Mayo - ReadWriteThink
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3 to 8
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This calendar activity from ReadWriteThink, reviewed here, provides a quick, classroom-ready introduction to Cinco de Mayo that blends historical...more
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This calendar activity from ReadWriteThink, reviewed here, provides a quick, classroom-ready introduction to Cinco de Mayo that blends historical context with an inquiry-based learning task. It explains the significance of the holiday, including the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla, and highlights how it is celebrated, particularly in the United States. The resource encourages students to move beyond stereotypes by researching meaningful aspects of Mexican culture, such as art, music, dance, food, or history, and then presenting their findings to the class. Designed as a short, flexible activity, it works well as a discussion starter or mini-lesson that promotes cultural understanding and critical thinking.
tag(s): cinco de mayo (27), crafts (110), cultures (290), holidays (283), mexico (68)
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Have students contribute facts, visuals, and short explanations to a class display that teaches others about Cinco de Mayo. Have students write a short paragraph explaining the significance of Cinco de Mayo, including key facts and details gathered from their research. Students can create a quick visual (poster, slide, or drawing) using Canva for Education, reviewed here to present what they learned about their topic, practicing speaking and listening skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cinco de Mayo | All About the Holidays - PBS LearningMedia
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This resource from PBS LearningMedia provides a short, student-friendly video and supporting materials that introduce the history and significance of Cinco de Mayo as part of the "All...more
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This resource from PBS LearningMedia provides a short, student-friendly video and supporting materials that introduce the history and significance of Cinco de Mayo as part of the "All About the Holidays" series. It explains the holiday's origins, including the Battle of Puebla, and highlights how it is celebrated and why it is important in both Mexico and the United States. Designed for classroom use, the resource combines visual storytelling with accessible explanations to help students build background knowledge and cultural understanding. Teachers can easily integrate it into social studies or ELA lessons as a quick introduction or discussion starter, making it a useful multimedia tool for engaging learners.
tag(s): cinco de mayo (27), cultures (290), holidays (283), mexico (68)
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After viewing, have students create a simple timeline of the Battle of Puebla using the Timeline Tool by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here, sequencing key events and explaining why the victory was important. Have students identify causes (the French invasion, Mexican resistance) and effects (the victory at Puebla, cultural celebrations) to deepen their comprehension of historical relationships. Facilitate a class discussion comparing how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico and the United States, encouraging students to consider cultural perspectives and avoid stereotypes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Learn More About Cinco de Mayo! - Gale
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4 to 12
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This blog post provides a clear and informative overview of the historical and cultural significance of Cinco de Mayo while connecting the topic to reliable research tools for students....more
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This blog post provides a clear and informative overview of the historical and cultural significance of Cinco de Mayo while connecting the topic to reliable research tools for students. It explains that the holiday commemorates the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 and highlights the theme of perseverance and resilience that can be explored across subject areas. The article also encourages teachers to use inquiry-based learning by examining U.S.-Mexico relationships and historical context, while promoting the use of Gale's student-friendly databases for elementary, middle, and high school learners to support research and deeper understanding.
tag(s): cinco de mayo (27), cultures (290), holidays (283), mexico (68)
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Have students explore the Battle of Puebla using age-appropriate texts or database articles, then answer guiding questions about who was involved, what happened, and why the event is still remembered today. Create a Kahoot, reviewed here to review what they have learned. Provide students with a mix of short excerpts or images and have them sort them into primary and secondary sources. Discuss how each type helps us understand history and why reliable sources matter. After learning about the Battle of Puebla, students can write a reflection connecting the theme of resilience to their own lives or another historical event.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Brain Raider Notebooks - Brain Raider, LLC
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6 to 12
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Brain Raider is a digital notebook designed to create and share interactive student activities. With Brain Raider, you can easily create (and grade) text entry, multiple choice, drag...more
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Brain Raider is a digital notebook designed to create and share interactive student activities. With Brain Raider, you can easily create (and grade) text entry, multiple choice, drag and drop, and drawing inputs. Teachers can monitor student work in real time to track progress and intervene as needed. Add other teachers as editors or viewers to work on the same shared notebook. After creating an account, follow the steps to create a notebook by entering a name, then add sections and a new page. Drag the header onto your new page and double-click to access elements from the menu bar, such as text, drawing, drag and drop, and more. Share completed notebooks from the settings and sharing tab, and click the small icon on the right side of the name of your notebook. Students can access a notebook via the QR code or URL. Free accounts include unlimited notebooks, students, and sections, as well as full grade-book access and the quick grading tool. Other free features offer limited image generation and the ability to input all content types supported by Brain Raider.
tag(s): blended learning (28), flipped learning (9), note taking (34), personalized learning (13), Teacher Utilities (215)
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Visit the Brain Raiders YouTube channel to find helpful videos that explain how to get started with notebooks and tutorials for the different features, including creating drag-and-drop activities. Create and share notebooks that include materials for any teaching unit, to be used as a practice tool and a study guide upon completion of the unit. This resource can also be a helpful tool to supplement classroom learning for multiple language learners or students with IEPs. Consider sharing this tool with parents or older students to use as an at-home support to classroom instruction.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Free Digital Choice Board Maker - Genially
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K to 12
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Organizing and sharing choice boards can be time-consuming. These templates from Genially are real time-savers! To copy any of the templates, scroll through the page to learn about...more
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Organizing and sharing choice boards can be time-consuming. These templates from Genially are real time-savers! To copy any of the templates, scroll through the page to learn about using Genially to create interactive choice boards until you reach the section called editable choice board templates. Select one of the offered templates, then choose the option to use the template. Some templates are only available for premium accounts; however, once you are in your Genially workspace, you can choose the templates link and search for choice boards to find many available options. After selecting an option, personalize the choice board by changing images, adding links, and making any necessary edits before publishing and sharing with students.
tag(s): differentiation (92), multimedia (62), presentations (33), student-centered (9)
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Genially, reviewed here offers many other templates for creating playlists and interactive activities to differentiate instruction and offer student choice in learning. Learn more about creating and using choice boards and other tools to tailor instruction by completing the TeachersFirst: Differentiated Instruction Learning Module, reviewed here. This on-demand archive of OK2Ask: Teach Made EZ with Genially, reviewed here provides tips on getting started using Genially to gamify lessons and create engaging interactive content.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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20 Self-Control Activities for Middle School - Pathway 2 Success
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5 to 9
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20 Self-Control Activities for Middle School features activities that students can use to help control themselves. Some of the activities include: Build Routines, Scenarios, Hit the...more
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20 Self-Control Activities for Middle School features activities that students can use to help control themselves. Some of the activities include: Build Routines, Scenarios, Hit the Pause Button, Think It-Say It, and Mindfulness 5-4-3-2-1. Each activity comes with a short description and links.
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tag(s): classroom management (135), emotions (71), game based learning (304), social and emotional learning (195)
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Students can play the various games mentioned on the site. Students can create a playlist of mindfulness videos/music using Symbaloo, reviewed here. Students can create an infographic sharing the importance of self-control using Mind Map Generator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Family Fun with Arts & Culture - Google Arts & Culture
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K to 12
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Google Arts & Culture features Family Fun with Arts & Culture, where families can explore art, science, history, and pop culture through interactive games and virtual experiences. In...more
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Google Arts & Culture features Family Fun with Arts & Culture, where families can explore art, science, history, and pop culture through interactive games and virtual experiences. In the Choose Your Adventure, families can explore Books and Movies, Music and Dance, History, Art, Animals, Science and Space, and more. Inside each adventure, there are 360-degree tours, videos, and interactive articles. At the bottom of the site, download the free activity book, which contains coloring pages, mazes, and connect-the-dots.
tag(s): animals (274), artists (99), authors (113), dance (42), experiments (65), famous people (40), novels (34), presidents (153), space (248), summer (50)
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Students can explore Google Arts & Culture and post their favorite activity on Padlet, reviewed here. Students can use Kiddle, reviewed here to deepen their understanding and knowledge of the information that they learn in an activity or tour from Google Arts & Culture. Students can share their learning through a comic using Witty Comics, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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20 Festive Cinco de Mayo Activities for Your Classroom - We Are Teachers
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Discover a collection of creative, classroom-ready ideas to help students explore Cinco de Mayo in meaningful and engaging ways. The page features a wide variety of activities, ranging...more
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Discover a collection of creative, classroom-ready ideas to help students explore Cinco de Mayo in meaningful and engaging ways. The page features a wide variety of activities, ranging from reading stories, learning historical facts, and exploring Mexican culture to hands-on projects like making flags, crafting musical instruments, and designing pinatas, allowing teachers to integrate the holiday across subjects such as ELA, social studies, art, and music. It also emphasizes the importance of teaching the true history of Cinco de Mayo, including the Battle of Puebla, while promoting cultural awareness and appreciation beyond common misconceptions. Overall, it serves as a practical and flexible resource for planning culturally responsive and interactive lessons. Some activities include embedded YouTube videos; if your district blocks YouTube, these videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): cinco de mayo (27), crafts (110), cultures (290), holidays (283), mexico (68)
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Students can explore the history of Cinco de Mayo by reading a short article or watching a video, then create a simple timeline or storyboard with MyLens, reviewed here explaining the key events and why the victory was significant. Have students create colorful papel picado banners while learning about their cultural significance in Mexican celebrations. Have students compare Cinco de Mayo with another holiday using a Venn diagram using the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Cinco de Mayo - PBS LearningMedia
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This Cinco de Mayo educational video provides a clear and engaging overview of the holiday's history and cultural significance, focusing on the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla...more
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This Cinco de Mayo educational video provides a clear and engaging overview of the holiday's history and cultural significance, focusing on the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla and how the day is celebrated today. Through simple explanations and visuals, the video helps students understand that Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day but rather commemorates a specific historical event. It is well-suited for building background knowledge in social studies while also introducing elements of Mexican culture and traditions in an accessible, student-friendly format. This video is hosted on YouTube. If your district or school blocks YouTube, the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): cinco de mayo (27), cultures (290), holidays (283), mexico (68)
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Before watching, have students complete the "K" and "W" sections (what they know and want to know about Cinco de Mayo). After viewing, they fill in the "L" section with what they learned, helping activate and reflect on prior knowledge. Have students identify common misconceptions (such as the belief that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day) and create a "Myth vs. Fact" chart using information from the video. Students can write a paragraph explaining the importance of Cinco de Mayo, using details from the video as evidence.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teaching How-to: Chapter 4.1: Metacognition - Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning
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The Teaching How-To: Chapter 4.1 -Metacognition resource from Yale's Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning offers practical guidance on engaging students deeply in the learning...more
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The Teaching How-To: Chapter 4.1 -Metacognition resource from Yale's Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning offers practical guidance on engaging students deeply in the learning process. It highlights research-informed strategies such as encouraging metacognition, incorporating a variety of active learning activities, structuring effective peer-to-peer collaboration, and using experiential learning opportunities to connect course content with real-world contexts. The chapter emphasizes methods that promote critical thinking, motivation, and meaningful participation, helping teachers move beyond traditional lecture formats to create dynamic and student-centered learning environments.
tag(s): collaboration (113), critical thinking (179), thinking skills (116)
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Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here for weekly journal entries. Students can use Google Forms, reviewed here for Mid-Semester Check-Ins. Students can use Lino, reviewed here to share challenges faced during an assignment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Metacognition - The Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning
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Brown University's Metacognition resource from the Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning explains how educators can help students become more metacognitive by actively...more
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Brown University's Metacognition resource from the Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning explains how educators can help students become more metacognitive by actively thinking about and regulating their own learning processes. The article defines metacognition as a reflective skill essential for creativity, critical thinking, and deeper understanding, and it provides a variety of practical classroom strategies to support this work.
tag(s): thinking skills (116)
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Students can use Stormboard, reviewed here when completing the Minute Reflections or Question of the Day Exercise. Students can use Google Sheets as a template for their Learning or Reading Log. Finally, students can use Plickers, reviewed here while conducting a Visible Classroom Opinion Poll.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The History of Mother's Day: From Global Peace to Greeting Cards - Smithsonian American Women's Museum History
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5 to 12
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Have you ever wondered how Mother's Day greeting cards began? The Smithsonian's The History of Mother's Day: From Global Peace to Greeting explores the origins of the holiday...more
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Have you ever wondered how Mother's Day greeting cards began? The Smithsonian's The History of Mother's Day: From Global Peace to Greeting explores the origins of the holiday and its connection to greeting cards. The story dates back to the Civil War era, when Julia Ward Howe advocated for a Mother's Day Proclamation and an annual day dedicated to peace, though her efforts were never officially recognized. Later, Ann Jarvis and her daughter Anna Jarvis played key roles in establishing Mother's Day. However, the holiday eventually became highly commercialized, which was not the intention either woman had envisioned.
tag(s): holidays (283), mothers day (29)
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Students can learn more about Mother's Day by reading the additional information that the site shares at the bottom. Students can use MyLens, reviewed here to create a timeline for the holiday of Mother's Day. Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here allows for the creation of digital Mother's Day cards.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Festive Cinco de Mayo Recipes for Kids - I'm a Chef Too!
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K to 8
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Discover recipes and ideas for Cinco de Mayo. The site begins by explaining Cinco de Mayo, why you should cook for the holiday, cooking expectations, and tips for success. Appetizers,...more
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Discover recipes and ideas for Cinco de Mayo. The site begins by explaining Cinco de Mayo, why you should cook for the holiday, cooking expectations, and tips for success. Appetizers, snacks, main courses, and desserts are shared. Recipes include ideas about how kids can help and what they can learn. In addition, the site ties STEM, math, and art to ideas for counting, sorting, music, movement, and more.
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Create a virtual cookbook using Padlet, reviewed here. Have students create a timeline to share the steps in a recipe. Use Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here to create step-by-step directions for each recipe. Students can use ScreenPal, reviewed here to record themselves cooking.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Recipe Theme: Cinco de Mayo - Healthy School Recipes
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K to 12
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Healthy School Recipes features recipes to make for Cinco de Mayo. Some recipes include: Arroz con Fideo, Spicy Sweet Potato Enchiladas, Black Bean and Wild Blueberry Tacos, Beef Flautas,...more
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Healthy School Recipes features recipes to make for Cinco de Mayo. Some recipes include: Arroz con Fideo, Spicy Sweet Potato Enchiladas, Black Bean and Wild Blueberry Tacos, Beef Flautas, and many more. Each recipe includes a brief description, ingredients, instructions, serving size, recipe notes, and nutritional facts per serving.
tag(s): cinco de mayo (27), cooking (34)
In the Classroom
Create a class cookbook using Book Creator, reviewed here. Have students use ScreenPal, reviewed here to record themselves preparing the recipe. Have students use Mentimeter, reviewed here to describe the taste of the food with one adjective.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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