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Do Now Resources - TeachersFirst
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View this collection of tools to use for Do Now activities as students enter your classroom. Do Now activities (also called entrance tickets) are essential instructional strategies...more
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View this collection of tools to use for Do Now activities as students enter your classroom. Do Now activities (also called entrance tickets) are essential instructional strategies that help educators kickstart lessons, assess prior knowledge, and engage students from the moment they enter the classroom. These brief, focused tasks set the tone for learning and provide valuable formative assessment data. Resources for Do Now and entrance tickets span a wide range of formats, from simple question prompts to games to interactive digital tools. Many of these resources offer features like randomized question generation, multimedia integration, and real-time data visualization, enabling teachers to gauge class understanding and adjust instruction accordingly quickly. By leveraging these diverse resources, educators can create consistent routines that maximize instructional time, promote student accountability, and provide a smooth transition into the day's main learning objectives.
tag(s): assessment (151), Formative Assessment (75)
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Help your students to show what they know using these engaging resources for quick formative assessment. Share these resources with your colleagues and school parents by emailing the page or sharing the link from your school web page and in your school newsletter.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Media Clips for Student Projects - TeachersFirst
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This curation offers a variety of resources, such as videos, audio clips, stock images, and project templates across various subjects and disciplines. Whether students are working on...more
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This curation offers a variety of resources, such as videos, audio clips, stock images, and project templates across various subjects and disciplines. Whether students are working on a presentation, multimedia project, or research paper, this extensive collection provides the building blocks you need to bring the ideas to life. From historical footage to scientific visualizations, these resources are intended to inspire creativity, deepen understanding, and elevate the quality of your students' academic work.
tag(s): creating media (8), Research (85)
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Find new tools to try in your classroom to use when creating projects. Each review includes classroom use ideas. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will make your tasks easier to manage and engage your students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Game-Based Learning for Littles - TeachersFirst
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K to 4
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This collection combines various educational games, playful simulations, and engaging digital experiences tailored specifically for kindergarten through second-grade students. By harnessing...more
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This collection combines various educational games, playful simulations, and engaging digital experiences tailored specifically for kindergarten through second-grade students. By harnessing children's natural enthusiasm for play, these resources transform early learning into an adventure, making foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking feel like exciting discoveries rather than academic tasks. Games are a great way to level the playing field for students needing extra help. Our collection of game-based resources provides an innovative approach to laying a strong educational foundation to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
tag(s): critical thinking (120), game based learning (184), gamification (79), preK (265)
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Share these tools on your class website or blog for students to use both in and out of the classroom. Use these tools to differentiate and reach all students at the various levels. Challenge your students to create their own games to review content or acceleration options.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Purring Test - TED
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3 to 12
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Looking for a quick, engaging brain break? TED's "The Purring Test" offers just that and more. Perfect for adding a playful twist to your classroom, TED's first game, The Purring ...more
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Looking for a quick, engaging brain break? TED's "The Purring Test" offers just that and more. Perfect for adding a playful twist to your classroom, TED's first game, The Purring Test, began with a curious question: "What would it be like to play Pictionary with an AI?" Intended to help understand different types of minds when challenged with quirky associations and unexpected twists, the outcome is usually hilarious and fun. This interactive game invites players to compete against friends and family with new puzzles daily, making it a playful addition to your classroom or a fun way to spark curiosity about AI and communication.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (157), gifted (66), puzzles (143)
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Use this game as a brain break during those long lessons or indoor recess. Turn the daily puzzles into a friendly competition or debate and pair students to play a Pictionary-inspired game, mimicking how AI might interpret their drawings. After playing, lead a discussion on how AI "thinks" compared to humans.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How to Draw a Groundhog - Ms. Haynes
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K to 6
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This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to draw a groundhog, perfect for celebrating Groundhog Day. The tutorial is easy to follow, with clear instructions suitable for students...more
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This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to draw a groundhog, perfect for celebrating Groundhog Day. The tutorial is easy to follow, with clear instructions suitable for students of various ages. Teachers can use it as a fun art activity to engage students, allowing them to create their own groundhog drawings while learning about the holiday's traditions. This video is on YouTube, so it may not be viewable if blocked by your district.
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Students can research facts about groundhogs and Groundhog Day, then create a fact sheet or poster with both their drawings and interesting information about the holiday. Use a tool such as Canva Edu, reviewed here for students to create virtual posters. Create a Groundhog Day-themed bulletin board with students' drawings. Add fun facts and predictions for the upcoming spring season. Have students write a short prediction about whether they think the groundhog will see its shadow based on what they've learned about Groundhog Day. They can incorporate their drawings into their written predictions. You can share the predictions and drawings using a tool such as Padlet, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Groundhog Day Activities - Jennifer Findley
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3 to 5
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Jennifer Findley's website offers engaging Groundhog Day activities and free printables designed for elementary classrooms. The resources include creative writing prompts, math puzzles,...more
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Jennifer Findley's website offers engaging Groundhog Day activities and free printables designed for elementary classrooms. The resources include creative writing prompts, math puzzles, and reading comprehension activities centered on the Groundhog Day theme. These activities are aligned with standards and encourage critical thinking and creativity. The free printables are easily accessible, making it simple for teachers to integrate them into their lessons with minimal preparation. These activities are a terrific resource for adding a fun, thematic element to your February teaching plans while reinforcing key skills.
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tag(s): critical thinking (120), holidays (185), puzzles (143), reading comprehension (149), writing prompts (60)
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Have students write a story or journal entry from the perspective of the groundhog. Have your students use a tool such as WriteReader to create and record books reviewed here. Students can sort statements about Groundhog Day into fact or opinion categories. The class can predict whether the groundhog will see its shadow and discuss the implications. There are also math puzzles and a themed reading passage with questions to gauge understanding and encourage critical thinking skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Podcast- Adobe - Adobe
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3 to 12
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Adobe Podcast offers a platform for recording podcasts with high-quality audio. This tool is ideal for teachers who want to incorporate multimedia projects into their classrooms due...more
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Adobe Podcast offers a platform for recording podcasts with high-quality audio. This tool is ideal for teachers who want to incorporate multimedia projects into their classrooms due to its ease. The website provides tools for clear audio enhancement, automated transcription, and easy editing, making it simple even for beginners. Teachers can use Adobe Podcast to guide students in creating podcast episodes for assignments, sharing research, or building communication skills. The ease of use makes it an excellent resource for all learning levels. When the podcast is complete, it can be downloaded and shared.
tag(s): digital storytelling (153), multimedia (47), podcasts (105)
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For younger students, Adobe Podcast can be used for storytelling, oral reports, or fluency checks. Middle school students can conduct interviews, record debates, or use it for research-based assignments. Book reviews, investigative pieces, or class discussions can be recorded for older students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Emoji Finder - Graham Hicks
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K to 12
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EmojiFinder is a simple and fun website that helps you quickly find specific emojis by searching with keywords or browsing through categories Use EmojiFinder to add visual interest...more
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EmojiFinder is a simple and fun website that helps you quickly find specific emojis by searching with keywords or browsing through categories Use EmojiFinder to add visual interest to lessons, activities, or digital communications. Students will enjoy the immediate choice of emojis for a single word. The website offers a selection of skin tones for generated emojis. This is the perfect tool to add fun to the classroom!
tag(s): artificial intelligence (157), character education (78), social and emotional learning (97), summarizing (23), Teacher Utilities (169)
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Students could use emojis to represent characters, emotions, or key events in stories, adding a layer of engagement in language arts or social-emotional learning. Challenge students to summarize a story, historical event, or scientific concept using only emojis. Use emojis as digital rewards or "stickers" for students who meet specific goals or demonstrate positive behaviors. Teachers could create a virtual reward board where students earn and display unique emojis for their accomplishments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Visme AI Presentation Maker - Payman Taei
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Visme's AI Presentation Maker offers a simple platform for creating visually engaging presentations for various educational needs. Teachers can benefit from the platform's smart tools,...more
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Visme's AI Presentation Maker offers a simple platform for creating visually engaging presentations for various educational needs. Teachers can benefit from the platform's smart tools, such as customizable templates, data visualization options, and a simple design interface that streamlines the process of building presentations for the classroom. For those interested in sharpening their presentation skills, Visme also offers a "Certified Presentation Guru" course, which can be an excellent professional development opportunity.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (157), presentations (20), Teacher Utilities (169)
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Assign students to create presentations on topics they're studying using Visme AI. The templates and visuals help them structure their work effectively and develop design skills. Use Visme AI to create organized, appealing classroom newsletters. Include upcoming events, student achievements, and project highlights, and share them digitally with parents and students. Use Visme AI to build timelines for history or literature classes. These timelines could be a collaborative class project or an individual assignment to encourage research and presentation skills. Use Visme's design tools to create engaging slides or flashcards featuring vocabulary words, similes, metaphors, or other literary devices to help with extension activities or study aids.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Visualize Free - InetSoft Technology Corp.
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6 to 12
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Visualize Free is a data visualization tool that allows you to create interactive charts, graphs, and dashboards, making complex data more accessible and understandable. Teachers can...more
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Visualize Free is a data visualization tool that allows you to create interactive charts, graphs, and dashboards, making complex data more accessible and understandable. Teachers can use Visualize Free to help students visually analyze and present data for projects or assignments in science, math, or social studies. The free version offers many basic functions.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (157), charts and graphs (170), data (150), spreadsheets (24), Teacher Utilities (169)
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Use data from scientific experiments to create spreadsheets to interpret results. In social studies, students can analyze demographic or historical data to create graphs or charts showing trends over time. Use historical data sets or current events (such as elections) to create visual comparisons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gigasheet - Gigasheet
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4 to 12
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Gigasheet is a data analysis tool that helps members handle large datasets without requiring any coding skills and using AI. Teachers could use Gigasheet to organize and analyze large...more
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Gigasheet is a data analysis tool that helps members handle large datasets without requiring any coding skills and using AI. Teachers could use Gigasheet to organize and analyze large sets of classroom data, like test scores, survey responses, or any other data collected for educational insights. The platform is designed to be easy to use, offering a free plan with basic functions. This plan is ideal for teachers managing smaller datasets.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (157), data (150), spreadsheets (24), Teacher Utilities (169)
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Teachers can import large datasets of student grades, test scores, or assessment results to analyze trends over time. For teachers focusing on classroom management, Gigasheet can organize data from behavioral tracking forms or point systems. Math teachers can introduce data sets related to weather, population statistics, or sports, encouraging students to analyze real-world data. Students participating in science fairs or experiments can collect and organize data in Gigasheet.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Presentations.AI - Gamma Technologies, Inc.
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Presentations.AI is a tool designed to help teachers quickly create visually appealing and engaging presentations using AI-driven design and layout suggestions. The platform offers...more
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Presentations.AI is a tool designed to help teachers quickly create visually appealing and engaging presentations using AI-driven design and layout suggestions. The platform offers a variety of free features, including customizable templates, easy-to-use editing tools, and real-time collaboration with team members. members can also leverage AI assistance to help generate content and organize slide layouts efficiently.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (157), collaboration (94), presentations (20), slides (43), Teacher Utilities (169)
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Teachers can use Presentations.AI to quickly create visually engaging and well-organized presentations to introduce new topics or explain complex concepts. Create simple storyboards or character maps for literature studies, helping students visually break down story elements, themes, or character development. For group assignments, students can use the free real-time collaboration feature to collaborate on presentations, allowing them to co-edit and build teamwork skills as they create their project slides. Use the platform to create interactive review games, quizzes, or flashcards.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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2024 Groundhog Day Activities for Elementary Student - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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K to 5
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The Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) website provides a variety of engaging Groundhog Day activities designed for elementary students. These activities include crafts, storytelling,...more
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The Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) website provides a variety of engaging Groundhog Day activities designed for elementary students. These activities include crafts, storytelling, weather predictions, and fun science experiments, all centered around the tradition of Groundhog Day. The site offers teachers easy-to-follow guides and resources that integrate reading, math, and science skills into the theme, helping students explore topics like shadows, seasons, and folklore.
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tag(s): crafts (60), holidays (185), stories and storytelling (52), weather (161)
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Students can create simple shadow experiments to explore how light and shadows work. Have them predict if they'll see a shadow based on different light sources (flashlight, sunlight, etc.) and record their observations. They can use a free tool such as Book Creator, reviewed here or WriteReader, reviewed here to create stories. They can also use these tools to write a weather journal, keeping track of the weather after Groundhog Day to see if the prediction came true. Students can make groundhog puppets using paper bags and basic craft materials. They can present a puppet show on Groundhog Day or a short skit.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Leonardo.ai - Leonardo Labs
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5 to 12
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Leonardo AI is a creative platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate images and graphics. With tools like customizable art styles and design templates, teachers can use...more
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Leonardo AI is a creative platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate images and graphics. With tools like customizable art styles and design templates, teachers can use this website to make engaging classroom visuals, project-based learning, or creative prompts. Teachers can use Leonardo AI to create custom artwork, illustrations for storytelling or presentations, and graphics for class projects. The free version offers access to a limited number of image generations per day, with tools for experimenting with various styles, making it an accessible resource for classroom creativity.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (157), graphic design (49), Teacher Utilities (169)
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Students can use Leonardo AI to generate images of characters in narrative stories they have written. Use Leonardo AI to produce an image of a character from a text read in class to enhance a lesson in characterization. Encourage students to collaborate on designing a unique class logo or mascot using Leonardo AI's design tools. In science, students can use Leonardo AI to illustrate complex concepts, like parts of a cell, ecosystems, or weather patterns. Students can generate images related to new vocabulary words or complex concepts as a helpful way to remember difficult words.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Fox in Socks- Seussville - Dr. Seuss Enterprises
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K to 2
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The Fox in Socks activity on Seussville offers a playful way for teachers to engage students with the tongue-twisting fun of Dr. Seuss's Fox in Socks. Theachers can use this ...more
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The Fox in Socks activity on Seussville offers a playful way for teachers to engage students with the tongue-twisting fun of Dr. Seuss's Fox in Socks. Theachers can use this game to help students practice reading fluency, pronunciation, and listening skills as they follow Fox's silly instructions and try to match words and phrases. It's a great activity for improving students' speaking skills and expanding their vocabulary in an entertaining and interactive way.
tag(s): dr seuss (12), fluency (26), listening (94), pronunciation (34), read across america (9)
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Use the game to help students practice reading fluency by having them follow along with the tongue twisters and repeat the words out loud. Teachers can use this game to expand students' vocabulary by discussing new words and their meanings after each round. Students can play the game in small groups, taking turns reading the tongue twisters aloud encouraging teamwork, listening skills, and collaborative learning while having fun with language.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A-Maze-ing Green Eggs and Ham - Dr. Seuss Enterprises
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K to 2
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The A-Maze-ing Green Eggs and Ham game on Seussville offers an interactive way for students to engage with Dr. Seuss's classic story while practicing problem-solving and critical thinking...more
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The A-Maze-ing Green Eggs and Ham game on Seussville offers an interactive way for students to engage with Dr. Seuss's classic story while practicing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. In this game, students navigate a maze as they help Sam-I-Am deliver his green eggs and ham to various characters, avoiding obstacles and following a clear path to the end. Teachers can use this game to reinforce reading comprehension and discuss the story's themes of trying new things and persistence.
tag(s): characterization (19), dr seuss (12), plot (14), read across america (9), setting (5), themes (13)
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After reading Green Eggs and Ham, students can play the game to reinforce key story elements like the characters, setting, and plot. Use the game as a group activity where students work together to navigate the maze. This encourages teamwork and helps develop problem-solving skills as students discuss strategies for overcoming obstacles and completing the maze. Teachers can extend the lesson by asking students to write or share what they would do if they were in Sam-I-Am's shoes.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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How the Grinch Saved Christmas - Dr. Seuss Enterprises
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K to 2
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Teachers can incorporate the How the Grinch Saved Christmas page from Seussville as a fun, festive activity in December to build reading, comprehension, and critical thinking skills....more
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Teachers can incorporate the How the Grinch Saved Christmas page from Seussville as a fun, festive activity in December to build reading, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. The interactive games Memory Match, Spot-the-Difference, and Story Puzzles are designed to reinforce story elements while keeping students engaged. Ideal for independent or small-group work, these activities allow teachers to reinforce comprehension and themes of kindness and holiday spirit in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
tag(s): christmas (38), dr seuss (12), holidays (185), plot (14), preK (265), read across america (9)
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After reading How the Grinch Stole Christmas together as a class, students can use this page to explore Grinch-themed games and puzzles that reinforce the story's plot, characters, and themes. Teachers could set up activity stations where students rotate through games like puzzles, memory matching, or spot-the-difference, supporting independent practice while keeping students engaged.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mesopotamia- History For Kids - History for Kids
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Explore this Mesopotamia page that provides overviews of ancient Mesopotamian civilization. It covers topics like geography, inventions, daily life, and government. Use this resource...more
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Explore this Mesopotamia page that provides overviews of ancient Mesopotamian civilization. It covers topics like geography, inventions, daily life, and government. Use this resource to introduce students to key historical concepts and vocabulary in an easy-to-understand format. This website could serve as a launchpad for research projects, vocabulary activities, or a class discussion on Mesopotamia's role as one of the first urban civilizations. There are interactive quizzes and games to engage students in the topic.
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tag(s): asia (86), mesopotamia (18)
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Using a tool such as Timelinely, reviewed here or Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here students can use the information from the website to create a visual timeline highlighting key events and empires in Mesopotamian history, such as the rise of the Sumerians, the Akkadian Empire, and the Babylonian Empire. Students can choose one of the key inventions or innovations from Mesopotamian civilization (such as cuneiform writing, the wheel, or irrigation systems) and conduct a research project. They can build these presentations using Canva, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. After studying the website, build a quiz game to test the students knowledge using Blooket, reviewed here or Quizizz, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What was Ancient Mesopotamia Like? - CBC Kids
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The CBC Kids article "What Was Ancient Mesopotamia Like?" introduces young readers to the fascinating civilization of Mesopotamia. The article covers key aspects such as Mesopotamian...more
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The CBC Kids article "What Was Ancient Mesopotamia Like?" introduces young readers to the fascinating civilization of Mesopotamia. The article covers key aspects such as Mesopotamian society, agriculture, inventions, religion, and daily life. The article simplifies historical concepts, making it ideal for younger students exploring ancient history. Use this resource to spark discussions or inspire projects about the Fertile Crescent.
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Students can write a journal entry as a Mesopotamian child using a tool such as Book Creator, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. They could describe a typical day, including farming with irrigation, attending school, or helping in the family trade. Using building blocks or recycled materials, let students design and build a miniature city inspired by Mesopotamian cities. They can work in groups to construct city features like temples, walls, irrigation canals, and markets. Challenge students to brainstorm how they might adapt or invent something new based on the ancient tools invented in Mesopotamia (ex.: wheel, plow, cuneiform). Using tablets made out of clay, students can write using cuneiform.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PDF Resizer - Open Idea
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K to 12
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The PDF Resizer website is a helpful tool for any classroom teacher, specifically the multipage tool, to easily organize and format classroom documents. By merging, splitting, or rearranging...more
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The PDF Resizer website is a helpful tool for any classroom teacher, specifically the multipage tool, to easily organize and format classroom documents. By merging, splitting, or rearranging pages in PDFs, you can tailor resources to suit lesson plans and student needs better. This tool can also be useful for creating portfolios, study guides, or modifying assignments.
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Merge various worksheets into a single PDF to create themed workbooks, offering students an organized and engaging resource. Have students contribute individual work (like research notes or project drafts), then combine them into a collaborative PDF to encourage teamwork and allow easy access for peer review. Split larger documents to tailor study guides for individual students, enhancing targeted support based on learning needs or chunking information for students who require it.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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