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The Best Teacher Playlist: 20 Songs to De-Stress - Twinkl
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (50), professional development (393), songs (46)
In the Classroom
Play this list in the background to make everyday professional tasks more enjoyable. If you don't use Spotify, recreate this list in your favorite podcast player, such as Apple Podcast or Google Player. You can find many of these songs on YouTube and add them to a personal playlist for listening.Teacher Self-Care Bingo - Teaching Channel
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (50), professional development (393)
In the Classroom
Reward yourself by taking mental breaks and energizing your spirit using this Bingo card. Print the card before placing it in a prominent area of your classroom or home to remind yourself to take mental health breaks. As a reward for completing a Bingo, treat yourself to a small reward such as a new outfit or book. Use this Bingo card as inspiration to personalize a Bingo card to match your interests using the Bingo Card Card Generator, reviewed here.OK2Ask: Microsoft Forms Basics - TeachersFirst
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1 to 12Learn the basics...more
Learn the basics of using Microsoft Forms to support classroom instruction! Discover how to create forms, add questions, and share them with students and explore ways to use Forms for quizzes, exit tickets, data collection, and more. You'll leave this workshop with practical knowledge and basic skills for using Microsoft Forms to gather feedback and assess learning in your classroom. As a result of this session, teachers will: 1. Explore the features of Microsoft Forms. 2. Discover a variety of instructional uses for Microsoft Forms. 3. Learn to create a basic form. This session is appropriate for teachers at all technology levels.
tag(s): differentiation (86), Formative Assessment (73), Microsoft (79), professional development (393)
In the Classroom
The archive of this teacher-friendly, hands-on webinar will empower and inspire you to use learning technology in the classroom and for professional productivity. As appropriate, specific classroom examples and ideas have been shared. View the session with a few of your teaching colleagues to find and share new ideas. Once registered, find additional reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information to help you review or extend your knowledge from the session in the handout posted on the session landing page. Resources may include additional ideas and examples on integrating the tools and strategies shared in classroom instruction. Learn more about OK2Ask and upcoming sessions here.Educator Self Care Activities: Perfect for Staff PD - CounselingwithMrB
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): mental health (50)
In the Classroom
Teachers can perform the activities Mr. B shares in his video. Teachers can begin to look deeper into their mental health and well-being and discuss ways to focus more on mental health for themselves and their students.The Educator's Room Presents: The Teacher Self-Care Podcast - The Educator's Room Presents: The Teacher Self-Care Podcast
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (50), professional development (393), Teacher Utilities (201)
In the Classroom
Teachers can begin to examine their mental health and well-being more deeply and discuss ways to focus more on mental health for themselves and their students.An Exercise in Self Compassion - Dr. Kristin Neff
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (50), professional development (393), Teacher Utilities (201)
In the Classroom
This guide offers teachers self-care strategies through setting boundaries, maintaining clear work hours, creating separate grading spaces, and learning to say no to extra commitments. Your classroom management routines should reduce decision fatigue by implementing transition timers and developing systems for student independence.How to Reduce Teacher Stress: Self-Care Strategies for 2025 - The Cool Cat Teacher
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): mental health (50), professional development (393), Teacher Utilities (201)
In the Classroom
Use organizational tools like checklists, timers, or student helpers to simplify daily routines and reduce unnecessary workload. Encourage a growth mindset by setting small, achievable goals for yourself and your students, reinforcing the importance of continuous learning without overwhelming pressure. To create a positive, low-stress atmosphere, foster a supportive environment with peer check-ins, group discussions, and team-building activities. Establish specific times for grading and communication to avoid burnout, and model healthy boundaries by encouraging students to balance work and rest.Image Picker Wheel - Image Picker Wheel
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): Teacher Utilities (201)
In the Classroom
Students can use the Image Picker Wheel to select writing prompts, brain breaks, and get to know you. Finally, students can use the wheel for yes/no activities, guess the number, and learn about different countries.Highlights Kids - Highlights Kids
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K to 2tag(s): crafts (76), game based learning (208), podcasts (118), preK (291), puzzles (148)
In the Classroom
Students can explore the site and complete its activities. After learning about something in the "Explore" sections, students can dive deeper into learning more about it. They can share the information by creating a digital book using Book Creator, reviewed here or by creating a slideshow using Google Slides, reviewed here.ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators - Common Sense ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (188), chat (41), writing prompts (60)
In the Classroom
Teachers and students can learn how to create prompts using ChatGPT that will be effective and allow for increased productivity. The shared prompt library gives concrete examples for teachers and students to use to help formulate an effective prompt.Bell Ringers for Improved Retention and Engagement - Bell Ringers for Improved Retention and Engagement
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K to 12tag(s): assessment (146), firstday (22), Formative Assessment (73)
In the Classroom
Students can engage in Bell Ringer activities such as digital escape room clues, the 3-word game; a would you rather, and a number of the day. Bell Ringers can use digital tools such as Padlet or Canva or be paper/pencil activities.UK Science Teacher Alex Laney Shares Some Outstanding Do Nows - UK Science Teacher Alex Laney Shares Some Outstanding Do Nows
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K to 12tag(s): classroom management (118), Teacher Utilities (201), teaching strategies (52)
In the Classroom
In the classroom, students can engage in the Do Now activities by using Canva, reviewed here to access visuals. Students can share their answers via Padlet, reviewed here or collaborative Google Slide, reviewed here. Finally, students can debate their answers and how they arrived at them.Edtomorrow's First Five - Edtomorrow's First Five
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K to 12tag(s): classroom management (118), social and emotional learning (110)
In the Classroom
The First Five can be used in classrooms as part of a morning meeting or student check-in activity. Students can use the First Five to discuss the question, quote of the day, or video. Finally, students can use the activities and ideas in the First Five to demonstrate being role models to other students.The Teacher Toolkit - The Teacher Toolkid
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4 to 12tag(s): assessment (146), Formative Assessment (73), social and emotional learning (110), Teacher Utilities (201), thinking skills (17)
In the Classroom
Entry tickets can be used in the classroom to set the purpose of the lesson. They allow students to write down their thoughts and organize their thinking for the lesson. Finally, entry tickets are a means for discussion in the classroom.Educational Partners International - Educational Partners International
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K to 12tag(s): differentiation (86), Formative Assessment (73)
In the Classroom
Do Nows can be used in the classroom to place students into differentiated groups and monitor their progress.What is Retrieval Practice? - Unleash Learning, LLC
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): teaching strategies (52)
In the Classroom
Start class with a quick retrieval activity, such as a "Brain Dump," where students write down everything they remember about a previously learned topic. Use low-stakes quizzes or exit tickets to reinforce key concepts. Incorporate "Successive Relearning," where students revisit and recall material repeatedly over weeks.Lesson Plan Generator - Polymath
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (188), blooms taxonomy (7), Teacher Utilities (201)
In the Classroom
The Lesson Plan Generator can produce additional activities or discussion questions that enhance engagement. Teachers can review the generated lesson and pick elements that suit their class's needs, adding variety to familiar topics. Teachers save time on lesson prep, giving them more bandwidth to focus on student engagement and classroom interactions. Teachers can maintain a consistent approach to lesson planning, incorporating essential elements like warm-ups, main activities, and assessments. This tool helps to create a predictable classroom routine that students can rely on.Auto Classmate - AI-powered Lesson Plan Generator - Logan Greenhaw
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (188), Teacher Utilities (201)
In the Classroom
Auto Classmate's tools support diverse classroom needs, allowing teachers to incorporate engaging elements without extensive planning. The Lesson Plan Generator creates tailored lesson plans based on specific topics, grade levels, or student needs. The Activation and Engagement Activity Generator provides three unique engagement activities for any lesson or grade level. The "Would You Rather" Question Generator generates grade and subject-specific questions, which teachers can use as a quick warm-up activity that gets students talking and thinking in creative ways. Teachers can use it to add exciting and engaging activities that make learning fun and accessible, particularly for starting new topics or units.AI Planet - AI Planet
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (188), differentiation (86), Teacher Utilities (201)
In the Classroom
Use this tool to tailor lesson plans with interactive activities that captivate student interest, such as projects, discussions, or group tasks based on their interests. It can also be helpful to create differentiated lessons or advanced materials for students ready to deepen their understanding, promoting independent study and critical thinking skills. Use this tool to refresh your lessons with new and engaging ideas.School Library NJ - School Library NJ
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K to 12tag(s): audio books (29), ebooks (47), parents (56), test prep (69)