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Tech Tool of the Month: Wordwall – Part 1

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Tired of the same old worksheets and lectures? What if you could transform your lessons into dynamic, interactive games in just a few minutes? Enter Wordwall, a powerful and user-friendly platform that empowers educators to create engaging learning resources that captivate students and enhance instruction. The free plan includes twelve game templates to choose from, including … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: The Achievery – Part 1

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The Achievery, a completely free digital learning platform created by AT&T, brings together entertainment and education in a way that truly engages K-12 students and reshapes how they learn! This innovative digital space connects your students to exciting educational content through captivating stories and videos that naturally weave in meaningful learning experiences. What It Offers … read more »

Deeper Thinking with Perspective-Taking Routines

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In today’s interconnected world, developing perspective-taking skills in high school students is not just a pedagogical goal; it’s essential for fostering critical thinking, empathy, and digital citizenship. These skills are integral to shaping today’s high school graduates, and educators play a significant role in turning this abstract goal into concrete instructional practices that encourage students … read more »

Dreaming with Depth: Using Thinking Routines to Explore MLK’s Speech Across Grade Levels

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On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood before thousands and painted a dream of justice, dignity, and equality. His words still echo across classrooms today—but how do we help students truly hear them? On this anniversary of the “I Have a Dream” speech, we invite educators to move beyond passive listening and … read more »

ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles

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The Transformational Learning Principles™ https://iste-ascd.org/tlps In an age where education is evolving faster than ever, K–12 educators are expected to prepare students for a rapidly changing, tech-integrated world. The ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles are a powerful framework designed to guide educators in creating meaningful, equitable, and future-ready learning experiences. Whether you’re teaching kindergarteners how to … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Which One Doesn’t Belong? – Part 1

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What if every student had a chance to be right—and to explain why? That’s the magic behind Which One Doesn’t Belong? (WODB), a dynamic visual routine designed to promote mathematical thinking and reasoning. It invites learners to explore patterns, justify reasoning, and celebrate diverse perspectives. Whether you’re teaching kindergarteners or high schoolers, this tool transforms … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: My Wordle – Part 1

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My Wordle, hosted on StriveMath.com, offers an engaging twist on the classic word-guessing game that both students and teachers have come to appreciate. It transforms vocabulary practice into an interactive, puzzle-solving experience while preserving the familiar gameplay —guess the secret word within a limited number of attempts, with color-coded feedback guiding your progress: What sets … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Teach Your Monster – Part 1

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Teach Your Monster is a gamified learning journey that captivates young minds. This award-winning educational platform invites students in grades K–2 to create their very own friendly monster character, who then embarks on magical quests through vibrant worlds where literacy, math, and nutrition skills become treasures to discover. Teach Your Monster is home to four games:  … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Roxxem – Part 1

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Discover a fun and engaging way to teach languages through music with Roxxem! This innovative web platform uses popular songs to master Spanish, French, Chinese, or German. Whether students are learning solo or in a classroom along with others, Roxxem offers a treasure trove of songs categorized by language level, making it easy to find … read more »

Boost Critical Thinking This Presidents Day with 10 Dynamic Thinking Routines

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In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Project Zero, part of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, started publishing innovative Thinking Routines designed to enhance and expand critical thinking skills for students of all ages. These powerful routines have evolved into ten categories, such as Core Thinking Routines and Global Thinking activities, promoting understanding from … read more »