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Financial Education - Sesame Workshop
Grades
K to 2tag(s): financial literacy (95), money (114), preK (280), spanish (111)
In the Classroom
Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a needs and wants book. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to post ways that they can earn or save money. Finally, students can make a spending plan with their families.Art - Sesame Workshop
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K to 2tag(s): artists (86), colors (64), preK (280), spanish (111)
In the Classroom
Students can create their painting and upload it to Padlet reviewed here. Students can use Dotstorming < a href="/single.cfm?id=16997">reviewed here, to vote on the best kind of medium that they like to use when creating art. Finally, students can use Seesaw reviewed here pen and coloring tools to create artwork.Healthy Minds and Bodies - Sesame Workshop
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K to 3tag(s): autism (16), preK (280), social and emotional learning (106), spanish (111)
In the Classroom
Students can create an Eat the Rainbow book using Book Creator reviewed here. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to create a story showcasing kindness. Create a class Padlet reviewed here that students can use to share different emotions. Padlet allows for video, audio, and written responses, making it an excellent choice for diverse learners.A Hurricane Comes to Sesame Street - Sesame Workshop
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K to 2tag(s): communities (39), hurricanes (33), preK (280)
In the Classroom
Consider sharing this resource with families on your class website. Students can share their feelings using Seesaw's reviewed here community library to find emojis. Students can create a hurricane in a jar. Finally, students can create an emergency readiness kit and plan in case of a hurricane (or other emergency).Emergencies - Sesame Workshop
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K to 2tag(s): communities (39), natural disasters (19), preK (280)
In the Classroom
Students can create an emergency kit. Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to offer tips and suggestions in dealing with an emergency. Students can record themselves saying their first and last name using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here.Emergency Helpers - Sesame Workshop
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K to 2tag(s): communities (39), preK (280)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the activities at the bottom of the webpage. Students can complete a community library activity on Seesaw reviewed here. Students can create an Emergency Helpers book using Book Creator reviewed here or WriteReader reviewed here.Play and Learn Science Resources - PBS Kids
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K to 2tag(s): density (18), simple machines (20), weather (161)
In the Classroom
Share the games on an interactive whiteboard or provide a link on your class website, LMS, or newsletter. Students can complete activities in the Seesaw reviewed here community library. Students can use Google Drawings reviewed here to complete a roll and ramp sort.American Sign Language - PBS Kids
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K to 2tag(s): preK (280), sign language (11)
In the Classroom
Students can use Class Tools reviewed here to create a story map for the episode. Students can compare characters using Seesaw, reviewed here. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to brainstorm their favorite character.Million Bazillion - Million Bazillion
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2 to 12tag(s): financial literacy (95), podcasts (112)
In the Classroom
Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to post what they learned from the podcast. After listening to the podcast on brand name versus generic items, students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare the items. Finally, students can use ePubEditor, reviewed here to create a tips and tricks book on money, the value of it, and ways to save it.Highlights Kids - Highlights Kids
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K to 2tag(s): crafts (74), game based learning (206), podcasts (112), preK (280), puzzles (150)
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.School Library NJ - School Library NJ
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K to 12tag(s): audio books (27), ebooks (44), parents (56), test prep (69)
In the Classroom
Teachers can use School Library NJ in the classroom in a variety of ways. In elementary school, students can access e-books or read alouds. In middle school, students can access websites for current events. For high school students, there is free SAT and other testing prep.AI Literacy with Minecraft - Minecraft Education
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4 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (186), digital citizenship (88), STEM (304)
In the Classroom
Add the resources on this site to your current teaching resources about artificial intelligence. Share the videos with parents to help them understand AI basics. Consider using Padlet, reviewed here to share AI resources with parents and older students. For example, use the shelf option to create columns to organize information. Create a column with ideas on learning about AI, another column with generative AI tools that make images or generate ideas, and another column for AI learning tools such as historical figure chatbots.TeacherServer AI Tools - TeacherServer
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (186), professional development (390), Teacher Utilities (203)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save TeacherServer as a helpful tool for increasing productivity and efficiency in any classroom. Generate and edit lesson plans, use other tools to differentiate learning for students with different ability levels or abilities, or provide choices for students to share their learning. Include ideas from the parent section to share ideas for supporting students at home, write professional emails, and provide customized strategies for many different student needs.Psychology - Crash Course
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7 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): behavior (44), brain (56), psychology (65)
In the Classroom
Have students design a simple experiment based on psychological concepts like memory, perception, or behavior. Assign famous psychology case studies for students to analyze and discuss the findings. Let students take a personality test (e.g., Myers-Briggs) and compare their results, discussing personality theory. Label and explore different brain regions and their functions after watching related episodes.The State of AI in Education [+AI Trends for 2024] - Daleska Pedriquez and Caktus
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (186), parents (56), professional development (390)
In the Classroom
Include this post as part of your professional discussions about the use of AI by educators and students. Consider taking a survey of parents, students, and educators in your school or district to learn more about the use of AI locally using PollMaker, reviewed here. Select the survey creator and add questions similar to those in the blog post, or use the AI tool to generate questions for your survey. Share the results with your school community as they learn about AI and how to adapt the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms.My Cyberspace Academy Lesson 12: Copyright and Plagiarism - Carnegie Mellon University
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3 to 12tag(s): copyright (44), internet safety (114), plagiarism (34)
In the Classroom
In addition to the existing lesson plan, in small groups, have students use FreeComicMaker.com, reviewed here to create comics featuring heroes who respect copyright laws and villains who disregard them. This project encourages creativity and application of knowledge in a new context extending learning. Then, organize a virtual gallery walk for students to view each group's comics. Utilize a quiz program like Kahoot, reviewed here and use the information from the lesson to create a quiz that focuses on different aspects of copyright. Have students create their own Legal or Illegal trading card utilizing Trading Card Creator, reviewed here.Choose 2 Matter - Choose2Matter Inc.
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4 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): back to school (55), character education (80), differentiation (85), mentoring (6), professional development (390), social and emotional learning (106)
In the Classroom
Even if you don't plan on teaching any of the modules, use the included activities and videos to support SEL learning in your classroom. Extend student learning by having students upload a photo they have taken and add their voice with their manifesto using a tool such as Blabberize, reviewed here. Include an area on your LMS or class website for you and your students to share actions that contribute to helping themselves and others.AI for Education Resource Hub - Ai for Education
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (186), parents (56), professional development (390)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this site as a professional development resource for learning about and using AI tools and resources. Share the included AI policy considerations with administrators to use as a guide when developing district policies regarding the use of AI. Consider using Wakelet, reviewed here or another curation tool to organize and share information about AI with peers. Along with professional development information, include ideas for curriculum integration, effective prompts, resources that offer AI, and suggestions for use. Share information from this site with parents and guardians to help them understand AI and how it might be used in the classroom to support learning.Summer Specials - TeachersFirst
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K to 12In the Classroom
Find new tools, activities, and more to share with your students for use during the summer break! Each review includes classroom use ideas. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will be useful to your students.Everybody Has a Brain - Everybody Has a Brain
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6 to 12tag(s): mental health (49)