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Boxie - Boxie Technologies

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3 to 12
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Join Boxie, where educators can proactively work with videos and documents in the classroom, adding interactive pins to foster creativity, digital literacy, and student motivation through...more
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Join Boxie, where educators can proactively work with videos and documents in the classroom, adding interactive pins to foster creativity, digital literacy, and student motivation through engaging assignments. Boxie offers a platform for teachers to create dynamic learning experiences, enhancing student engagement and collaboration. Additionally, the community provides individual free plans for educators.

tag(s): collaboration (94), critical thinking (117), digital escapes (5), feedback (12), reading comprehension (146)

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Show an instructional video related to a subject and place pins at moments where important concepts or skills are demonstrated. Students read the text and interact with the pinned questions, responding to prompts encouraging critical thinking or comprehension checks. Encourage students to reply to their peers' pinned comments, fostering deeper collaborative learning and peer feedback. Use Boxie to design a digital escape room within a PDF, placing pins that contain clues, puzzles, or tasks for students to solve.

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Owler AI - Owler A.I.

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Owler AI uses artificial intelligence to leave feedback and grade essays using a rubric you design or choose from available rubrics on your Owler AI account. Create an account to ...more
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Owler AI uses artificial intelligence to leave feedback and grade essays using a rubric you design or choose from available rubrics on your Owler AI account. Create an account to begin, then add an assignment that includes grade level, background information, and the essay prompt. Next, choose from available rubrics or design your own. Upload up to 40 student documents to grade. Owler AI accepts PDFs, DOCx, and text files and submits them to receive feedback. When complete, Owler AI explains the score received, suggestions for improvement, and follow-up questions that can be shared using the provided link. As always, when using AI tools, it is important to remember that they aid teachers; however, they don't replace personalized teacher feedback.

tag(s): artificial intelligence (143), assessment (148), feedback (12), Teacher Utilities (159), writing (321)

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Use Owler AI as a starting point to provide feedback to students on writing projects. Then, edit the contents to add personalized information or remove unnecessary portions. Share this tool with students to use when writing to receive feedback before submitting for a grade. Encourage students to reflect on feedback by submitting the original and revised documents and adding a short paragraph that explains changes made due to feedback given. Enhance student learning by creating a bulletin board with writing tips shared by students or use Figjam, reviewed here to create a digital bulletin board with sticky notes.

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WorldReader - WorldReader

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WorldReader is a free website that contains digital books. The themes of the books include African Books in local languages, climate and environmental awareness, CreceLee Spanish collection,...more
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WorldReader is a free website that contains digital books. The themes of the books include African Books in local languages, climate and environmental awareness, CreceLee Spanish collection, DEI and social justice, gender equity, rapid response Ukrainian collection, social emotional learning, sports and health, STEM/STEAM, WorldReader originals, young changemaker collection, and more. Books can be translated into Spanish and Ukrainian. Some books have an activity before reading. The site allows you to search based on age range.

tag(s): book lists (165), cultures (140), digital reading (18)

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World Reader can be used in the classroom to allow students the opportunity to read books. Students can answer comprehension questions after reading the books. Finally, ask students to share what they learned about different cultures using lino, reviewed here and/or research more about the culture.

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Sesame Street - Sesame Street

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K to 1
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Sesame Street is an engaging site that contains links to games, videos, art, and muppets. In the games section of the website, students can learn how to play memory and ...more
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Sesame Street is an engaging site that contains links to games, videos, art, and muppets. In the games section of the website, students can learn how to play memory and their ABCs, remember where an object is, and learn how to use the potty. The videos section includes a morning routine, ABC song, kindness, and raise your hand. Children can create a pizza, birthday cake, caterpillar, and window in the art section. In the muppet section, children can explore the various muppets' living areas. Some sections require a sign-in with a free account.

tag(s): alphabet (52), back to school (62), behavior (46), preK (263)

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In the classroom, teachers can share various videos with the students on a whiteboard. In the games and art section, teachers can have the students engage in the games or art on individual devices or at a computer learning station.

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Timestorm Series Resources - Cocotazo Media

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The CocoTazo Media website is a valuable resource for educators seeking to integrate multimedia storytelling into their classrooms. With a focus on creating diverse, inclusive content,...more
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The CocoTazo Media website is a valuable resource for educators seeking to integrate multimedia storytelling into their classrooms. With a focus on creating diverse, inclusive content, CocoTazo Media offers a variety of podcasts, videos, and educational materials that engage students in meaningful discussions about culture, identity, and social issues. Teachers can utilize the resources available on the site to enhance critical thinking, foster creativity, and promote empathy among students. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.

tag(s): critical thinking (117), cultures (140), empathy (32), listening (92), multimedia (46), podcasts (103), video (261)

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Assign students to research a culture or community featured in CocoTazo Media content and create a presentation using a resource such as Canva, reviewed here. Students can develop a podcast episode inspired by the themes in CocoTazo Media's content using a podcast maker such as Buzzsprout, reviewed here. Choose a character from one of CocoTazo Media's stories and have students create a character map detailing their traits, motivations, and relationships with others.

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Molly of Denali Podcast - GZM Shows

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The Molly of Denali website by GZM Shows provides teachers with an engaging resource to introduce students to diverse cultures, storytelling, and problem-solving through the adventures...more
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The Molly of Denali website by GZM Shows provides teachers with an engaging resource to introduce students to diverse cultures, storytelling, and problem-solving through the adventures of Molly, an Alaska Native girl. This podcast series is targeted toward elementary students, and is perfect for exploring themes like community, tradition, and environmental awareness. The site includes episodes that teachers can use to increase listening comprehension and cultural awareness, and supporting activities to extend learning in subjects like social studies, geography, and science.

tag(s): alaska (21), environment (242), listening (92), podcasts (103), stories and storytelling (49)

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In groups, students can create their podcast episode using a resource such as Buzzsprout, reviewed here. Have students create a character profile for Molly and her friends. Students can make a video presentation using a resource such as Canva, reviewed here comparing and contrasting the traditions, values, and challenges of that culture's with those depicted in the podcast.

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Limetown - Two-Up

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The Limetown podcast by Two-Up Productions offers a unique blend of mystery and storytelling, perfect for engaging students in discussions about narrative structure, character development,...more
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The Limetown podcast by Two-Up Productions offers a unique blend of mystery and storytelling, perfect for engaging students in discussions about narrative structure, character development, and critical thinking. The podcast follows a fictional investigative journey into the disappearance of over 300 people at a research facility, making it ideal for sparking classroom debates and writing prompts. Educators can access a collection of ready-made classroom resources, including discussion guides and lesson plans, via a Dropbox link on the website.
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tag(s): character education (77), characterization (18), critical thinking (117), listening (92), mysteries (20), narrative (15), podcasts (103)

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Have students create a character map for key figures in the podcast. While listening to each episode, students can maintain a journal where they jot down key themes, emotions, and questions. After listening to a few episodes, have students work in groups to create a short podcast using a resource like Podcast Generator reviewed here.

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Grammar Girl Podcast - Mignon Fogarty

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If you're looking for a fast, engaging way to boost your students' grammar skills, Grammar Girl's YouTube channel is a must-see! Hosted by Mignon Fogarty, this channel provides clear,...more
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If you're looking for a fast, engaging way to boost your students' grammar skills, Grammar Girl's YouTube channel is a must-see! Hosted by Mignon Fogarty, this channel provides clear, simple explanations of grammar rules, punctuation tips, and language myths. Topics include sentence structure, the correct use of commas, and the difference between "who" and "whom". Grammar Girl offers quick lessons you and your students can easily understand and apply. Her approachable style makes tricky grammar concepts accessible and fun! This channel is hosted on YouTube, so there is advertising. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): grammar (134), grammar review (32), podcasts (103)

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Hold a classroom competition based on a recent Grammar Girl video. Students compete in teams to answer correctly and as quickly as possible. Assign students to become "Grammar Detectives" throughout the week. Using the rules learned from Grammar Girl, students must hunt for and document grammar mistakes in their reading materials, social media posts, or advertisements. Have students choose a grammar topic covered by Grammar Girl and develop their own video lesson using a resource like FlexClip, reviewed here.

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Groovelit - Harvard Innovation Labs

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Groovelit shares several interactive writing and literacy games. Games focus on narrative writing, language use, and persuasive writing. The scoring provides points as students complete...more
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Groovelit shares several interactive writing and literacy games. Games focus on narrative writing, language use, and persuasive writing. The scoring provides points as students complete a writing activity using sensory language, dialogue, and more, while teachers view student scores in real-time. Groovelit uses AI to generate stories based on teacher input on the skill and content focus and suggests ideas for the type of game to create. Choose the customize option to select a game and personalize options for scoring and length of the game. Students join the game by visiting the provided link and using the custom code.

tag(s): artificial intelligence (143), creative writing (122), persuasive writing (57), vocabulary development (90), writing (321)

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Be sure to visit Groovelit's blog to find many ideas for classroom use, such as bell ringers, quick writes, and creative writing prompts. In addition, the blog shares several certificate templates to recognize student achievements, such as inclusion in the "Spicy Vocabulary Word Hall of Fame" and "Greek Roots Mastery Tracker." Use these ideas and others to create your certificates for students to share using the certificate creator found at Tools for Educators, reviewed here. Groovelit can also engage reluctant writers by generating short yet interesting prompts that reward students with points through short writing activities. Differentiate writing activities as needed based on students' needs. For example, quickly generate writing prompts for different topics of interest for your students or assign activities based on students' writing or vocabulary skills.

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Connections - ConnectionsGame.org

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Connections lets players create personalized "custom" versions of the New York Times' Connections game. The game's goal is to identify the four words in four categories with connections...more
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Connections lets players create personalized "custom" versions of the New York Times' Connections game. The game's goal is to identify the four words in four categories with connections shared in a 16-word grid. Create your custom activity using the tools to add a title for each category and four clues in each category. If desired, drag and drop categories to order them by difficulty level. When complete, click submit and share the game using the provided URL.
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tag(s): gamification (79), vocabulary (238), word study (60)

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Use Connections as an engaging tool for students to study and discuss connections between words. Create a custom game introducing new vocabulary for science and social studies units. For example, when teaching about US presidents, add categories with the presidents' last names, first names, wives' names, and birthplaces. In science, create categories for students to categorize animals by habitats or class of animal. Include your connections game as part of a choice board or playlist; learn more about creating choice boards by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: Engage & Inspire: Choice Boards for Differentiation, Part 1, reviewed here. Ask older students to create Custom Connections to include with multimedia presentations. Add the link to presentations made with Google Slides, reviewed here or as a link on an interactive image made with Genially, reviewed here.

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VERIFY - Tegna

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Verify is a powerful resource for teachers looking to sharpen their students' critical thinking and media literacy skills. The site is focused on fact-checking and identifying false...more
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Verify is a powerful resource for teachers looking to sharpen their students' critical thinking and media literacy skills. The site is focused on fact-checking and identifying false information, it offers real-world examples that help students separate fact from fiction in today's fast-paced media environment. With in-depth analysis of trending topics, Verify empowers educators to guide their students through the complexities of modern information, helping them become intelligent, informed consumers of media. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): critical thinking (117), media literacy (105)

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Consider presenting students with a series of headlines or social media posts. Ask them to identify which ones they think are true or false. Ask students to keep a weekly journal where they reflect on news articles, social media posts, or videos they encounter. Organize a class debate where students argue whether a given statement is a fact or an opinion.

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100 Days of School - PBS

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PBS's 100 Days of Learning is a treasure trove of engaging, standards-aligned resources designed to enrich the learning journey from preschool to high school. Teachers will find lesson...more
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PBS's 100 Days of Learning is a treasure trove of engaging, standards-aligned resources designed to enrich the learning journey from preschool to high school. Teachers will find lesson plans, videos, and activities that span subjects like science, math, social studies, and language arts- all conveniently categorized for every grade level. Whether you want to spark curiosity or deepen understanding, this collection provides flexible, creative tools to keep students engaged and excited about learning for 100 days and beyond.

tag(s): 100thday (9)

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Use one of the science videos to introduce a hands-on experiment, like creating a simple circuit or observing plant growth. Introduce a math concept with one of the interactive math activities, like solving real-world problems or pattern recognition. Provide students with puzzle challenges to apply the idea, working individually or in groups to solve complex problems.

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Read and Learn with Simon Kids - Simon Kids

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The Simon & Schuster, Read & Learn website, offers a rich collection of educational resources for teachers and students, focusing on promoting literacy and fostering a love of reading....more
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The Simon & Schuster, Read & Learn website, offers a rich collection of educational resources for teachers and students, focusing on promoting literacy and fostering a love of reading. It provides downloadable reading guides, activity sheets, and classroom resources for books of various genres and grade levels. The site includes recommendations for read-alouds, discussion questions, and activities designed to deepen students' comprehension and engagement with the texts.
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tag(s): literacy (113), literature (219), reading comprehension (146)

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After reading a Read & Learn collection book, have students create artwork representing their favorite scene, character, or theme. They can use a digital tool like Adobe Express Image Editor, reviewed here. Assign students to work in pairs, with one acting as a character from the book and the other as a reporter. Choose a book from the Read & Learn collection with a movie adaptation. After reading the book, watch the movie as a class and have students compare the two, discussing what was changed, left out, or added.

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Shakespeare: Full Circle - NPR

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Dive into Shakespeare with NPR's Shakespeare: Full Circle, a podcast that unpacks the timeless works through modern lenses. Perfect for educators looking to enliven their classroom...more
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Dive into Shakespeare with NPR's Shakespeare: Full Circle, a podcast that unpacks the timeless works through modern lenses. Perfect for educators looking to enliven their classroom discussions, this series explores themes, characters, and plots in a way that resonates with today's students. From the famous soliloquies to the nuances of Shakespeare's lesser-known plays, this podcast offers valuable insights and fresh perspectives for teaching classic literature.

tag(s): characterization (18), plot (11), shakespeare (95), themes (11)

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Break students into groups, assign podcast episodes, and have them discuss how modern themes from the episodes relate to their understanding of Shakespeare's works. Students could choose a character from the podcast episodes and debate their motives, actions, and relevance in today's society. Students could also rewrite and perform a famous Shakespeare scene, incorporating contemporary language and references from the podcast.

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No Sweat Shakespeare - NoSweat Digital Ltd.

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Unlock the wonders of Shakespeare in your classroom with No Sweat Shakespeare--a teacher's go-to resource for bringing the Bard to life. This website offers modern, student-friendly...more
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Unlock the wonders of Shakespeare in your classroom with No Sweat Shakespeare--a teacher's go-to resource for bringing the Bard to life. This website offers modern, student-friendly translations of Shakespeare's most famous plays, making his complex language accessible and engaging for learners of all ages. From detailed summaries and character analyses to lesson plans and quizzes, No Sweat Shakespeare provides everything you need to help your students appreciate Shakespeare's timeless works. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): ebooks (40), plays (29), shakespeare (95), sonnets (6)

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Have students work in groups to explore major themes in a specific play. Create a game similar to "Taboo" using vocabulary from Shakespeare's plays. Students can work in teams to describe words or phrases related to the plays without using certain "taboo" words. Have students select a scene from one of Shakespeare's plays and rewrite it in modern language. Ask students to create social media profiles for key characters from a chosen play using a resource such as Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here, or Fakebook, reviewed here.

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Lesson Plans for Children's Literature - Web English Teacher

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Search through this alphabetical list of children's authors, click on a link, and explore a great collection of resources (organized by book title), including vocabulary lists, activities,...more
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Search through this alphabetical list of children's authors, click on a link, and explore a great collection of resources (organized by book title), including vocabulary lists, activities, and lesson plans - many with an interdisciplinary flair. Many discussion questions and lesson plans can be downloaded in PDF format. While the majority of links within the lesson plans are working, a few give an error message.

tag(s): book lists (165), literature (219), reading lists (77)

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Save this site as a favorite and use it as a resource in a literature class. Before introducing a new book to the class, check this site first for information under the author's heading. There you'll find lesson plans, resources, activities, etc. Great for teachers using a new novel or in need of some fresh ideas on teaching an old lesson.
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OK2Ask: Proven Techniques to Improve Reading and Writing - TeachersFirst

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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from October 2024. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.

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This recording of an OK2Ask online professional learning session is from October 2024. You can register and immediately view the archive of the session.

This engaging interactive workshop will teach you how to leverage practical strategies and powerful free tools from Microsoft like Reading Coach, Edge/Word Online, and Forms to support your students' literacy development. Whether you're looking to boost reading comprehension, improve writing proficiency, or integrate technology seamlessly into your lessons, this workshop has something for everyone. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore strategies for using technology to enhance reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. 2. Discuss approaches for collaborative writing, feedback, and improving writing skills. 3. Develop strategies for creating assessments aligned with literacy standards to gain insights into student learning. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.

tag(s): professional development (407), reading comprehension (146), reading strategies (100), writing (321)

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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. Find additional information and links to tools at the session resource page. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.

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Pi Day Palooza - Mensa for Kids

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In honor of Pi Day celebrations, Pi Day Palooza shares interactive, hands-on activities to learn about and understand the meaning of Pi using commonly found materials such as household...more
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In honor of Pi Day celebrations, Pi Day Palooza shares interactive, hands-on activities to learn about and understand the meaning of Pi using commonly found materials such as household circular items, paper chains, and art materials. Many activities are also cross-curricular and incorporate poetry and art. Use the links at the bottom of the site to find more Pi Day lessons and activities.

tag(s): crafts (54), pi (26), poetry (190), ratios (47), STEM (276)

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Include this site with your resources for teaching about Pi and celebrating Pi Day. Find additional resources and ideas on TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Pi Day Resources, reviewed here. Celebrate Pi Day (or any day students learn about Pi) by creating station rotations that allow students to participate in many different hands-on learning activities. As students participate in each station, ask them to journal their learning by writing about Pi, which includes student drawings and pictures. Share student activities in a digital Pi book using Book Creator, reviewed here or by creating a website using a free tool like Google Sites. Learn more about Google Sites by viewing the archive of OK2Ask: Build a Google Site in a Day! Part 1, reviewed here.

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The ReadLife Bookshelf - Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy

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The ReadLife Bookshelf on the Barbara Bush Foundation website offers a free online collection of books aimed at adults, children, families, and educators. This resource was developed...more
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The ReadLife Bookshelf on the Barbara Bush Foundation website offers a free online collection of books aimed at adults, children, families, and educators. This resource was developed in partnership with Worldreader's BookSmart app and includes guided activities for both readers and instructors. Each month features a new selection of books along with themed guides and resources for additional support, accessible by entering a specific library code, but you don't have to have one. The text and settings can be customized to the reader. Books are for all ages and available in English, Spanish and Ukrainian.

tag(s): book lists (165), book reports (28), digital reading (18)

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Have students select books from the ReadLife Bookshelf, read them, and then create interactive book reviews using a tool like Padlet, reviewed here. Padlet has a ready-to-go Book Review template in their recipe gallery! Organize virtual book clubs where students discuss themes and characters from selected books on the platform. Utilize video conferencing tools like Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams to facilitate these discussions. Students can also create a multimedia book report using Adobe Creative Cloud Express for Education, reviewed here similar to Sway for storytelling incorporating images, text, and video summaries of books they've read.

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NotebookLM is the handy study aid you never knew you needed. Add links to websites and videos, text, and documents to create study guides, timelines, and even an audio podcast ...more
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NotebookLM is the handy study aid you never knew you needed. Add links to websites and videos, text, and documents to create study guides, timelines, and even an audio podcast summarizing the information provided. Follow the prompts to add one or more items to your notebook. When ready, use the "Notebook Guide" to create study guides, FAQs, a table of contents, a timeline, or a briefing document. Once you create documents, if desired, select them to gather and create additional resources such as an outline or ask NotebookLM to suggest related ideas. The audio summary option creates a two-person conversation in the form of a podcast to discuss the information and offers some customization options, including the ability to focus the discussion on a specific topic or audience. The materials are shareable with a custom link, and the audio podcast is also available for download as a .WAV file.

tag(s): artificial intelligence (143), note taking (36), Teacher Utilities (159), timelines (56)

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Use NotebookLM to support and engage students in many different ways. Upload lessons and documents to create and share study guides with students. Create and share an audio podcast at the start of a new unit to engage students in the upcoming lessons. Use NotebookLM to create a study guide, copy it, and paste it into a quiz tool that uses AI, such as Quizlet reviewed here to create flashcards and study materials for your students or Gibbly, reviewed here to create a quiz. Create a short tutorial using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here on the features and how to use NotebookLM to share with parents for use at home to create study guides for classroom lessons.

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