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Mind and Movement - Let's Learn

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K to 3
 
Let's Learn Mind and Movement provides free, engaging videos that encourage children to stay active and practice mindfulness through "Let's Move" and "Let's Be Mindful" segments. Perfect...more
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Let's Learn Mind and Movement provides free, engaging videos that encourage children to stay active and practice mindfulness through "Let's Move" and "Let's Be Mindful" segments. Perfect for brain breaks or transitions, these short videos--ranging from 1 to 10 minutes--help support physical wellness and emotional regulation. Educators can sort content by themes such as Transformation, Feelings, My Five Senses, Animals, Plants, Colors, and more, making it easy to integrate movement and mindfulness into daily routines.

tag(s): emotions (52), social and emotional learning (109)

In the Classroom

Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a book about their feelings. Students can use WordClouds reviewed here to generate synonyms for feeling words.
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Sesame Street In Communities Digital Story Books - WXXI Public Media

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K to 3
Bring meaningful conversations to life with this collection of digital storybooks from Sesame Street in Communities. Designed to help children explore big topics like emotions, family...more
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Bring meaningful conversations to life with this collection of digital storybooks from Sesame Street in Communities. Designed to help children explore big topics like emotions, family changes, and healthy habits, each story features familiar characters and simple, comforting language. These interactive books support social-emotional learning and are perfect for read-alouds or independent exploration. Available in both English and Spanish, they're a great tool for fostering empathy, resilience, and understanding in diverse early childhood classrooms.

tag(s): audio books (29), ebooks (46), emotions (52), preK (286), social and emotional learning (109)

In the Classroom

Students can draw a picture of something they learned and write a digital story using WriteReader reviewed here. This cool tool offers a space for teachers to reply in the book! Educators could also use Stickies.io reviewed here to list students' questions after reading one of the books. Students who are able to type themselves can add their own sticky notes with questions.
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Science - Sesame Workshop

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K to 2
 
The Sesame Workshop's Science for Kids page is a vibrant, educational hub filled with videos, games, and hands-on activities that make science exciting and accessible for young learners....more
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The Sesame Workshop's Science for Kids page is a vibrant, educational hub filled with videos, games, and hands-on activities that make science exciting and accessible for young learners. Featuring favorite Sesame Street characters, the site introduces key concepts like the five senses, weather, and simple experiments in a playful, engaging way. Best of all, all resources are available in both English and Spanish, making it a valuable tool for bilingual classrooms or English language learners.

tag(s): preK (286), STEM (306)

In the Classroom

Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a book about the weather, plants, or any science topic that they are studying. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to complete science activities. Finally, students can post on Padlet reviewed here questions that they have before, during, and after a science activity.
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Math - Sesame Workshop

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K to 2
 
Sesame Workshop's Math has Count explaining that math is all around us in a short video. Additional resources are also available, including Elmo's Math Adventure, measuring everyday...more
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Sesame Workshop's Math has Count explaining that math is all around us in a short video. Additional resources are also available, including Elmo's Math Adventure, measuring everyday objects, how kids can make sense of numbers, learning about shapes, and bedtime math. Resources are also available in Spanish.

tag(s): counting (61), measurement (123), numbers (121), preK (286), spanish (112)

In the Classroom

Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to make books about math around them, including shapes, numbers, colors, etc. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to sort colors, shapes, numbers, words, etc. Finally, students can post on Padlet reviewed here how they use math in their everyday lives.
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Vocabulary - Sesame Workshop

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K to 2
 
Unlock the power of words with Sesame Workshop's Vocabulary resources! Designed for educators and caregivers, this vibrant collection offers free, bilingual materials to help young...more
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Unlock the power of words with Sesame Workshop's Vocabulary resources! Designed for educators and caregivers, this vibrant collection offers free, bilingual materials to help young children expand their vocabulary through playful learning. Engaging tools like the Language Activity Cards and Vocabulary Adventure Cards encourage interactive storytelling and word exploration. "The Words Are Everywhere" game turns kids into word detectives alongside Abby Cadabby, while "Word Play" interactive storybooks offer modes to focus on vocabulary development. Additionally, the "Languagizing" with Kathy Hirsh-Pasek webinar introduces six principles to enrich everyday interactions with language. With resources available in both English and Spanish, this platform is an invaluable asset for fostering early language development.

tag(s): preK (286), stories and storytelling (61), vocabulary (242), vocabulary development (95)

In the Classroom

Students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a Word of the Day book. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to sort colors, shapes, numbers, words, etc. After playing "Words Are Everywhere", have students go on a classroom scavenger hunt to find labeled objects and say the words aloud. Use visuals or pictures for emerging readers.
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3 Fast, Free Lesson Plans to Fight Fake News - The Cool Cat Teacher

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2 to 12
The Cool Cat Teacher features three fast, free lesson plans to fight fake news. The lesson ideas include Breaking News Bellringer, Viral Video News Story, and To Share or Not ...more
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The Cool Cat Teacher features three fast, free lesson plans to fight fake news. The lesson ideas include Breaking News Bellringer, Viral Video News Story, and To Share or Not to Share. Each lesson has an example as a reference.

tag(s): character education (81), digital citizenship (90), digital literacy (9)

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Students can create a Breaking News Bellringer, Video News Story, and Share or Not to Share post by using Canva Edu, reviewed here. Students can create a public service announcement about fake news using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here. Finally, students can use Padlet, reviewed here to share their ideas for fake news stories.
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Grief - Sesame Workshop

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K to 3
 
The Sesame Workshop's Grief page offers thoughtful, child-friendly resources to help young learners understand and process the loss of a loved one. Featuring comforting videos, printable...more
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The Sesame Workshop's Grief page offers thoughtful, child-friendly resources to help young learners understand and process the loss of a loved one. Featuring comforting videos, printable activities, and storybooks with familiar Sesame Street characters, the site provides educators with tools to support children through their emotions in a safe, compassionate way. Available in both English and Spanish, these materials are ideal for fostering empathy, resilience, and open conversations in early childhood and elementary school.

tag(s): emotions (52), preK (286), social and emotional learning (109)

In the Classroom

Share these resources with families on your class website or LMS. Students can share their feelings using Padlet, reviewed here. Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to draw their feelings.
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Reading - Sesame Workshop

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K to 2
 
Step into the enchanting world of reading with Sesame Workshop's Language & Literacy: Reading Resources! This dynamic platform offers a treasure of free, bilingual materials designed...more
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Step into the enchanting world of reading with Sesame Workshop's Language & Literacy: Reading Resources! This dynamic platform offers a treasure of free, bilingual materials designed to ignite a love for reading in young learners. The resources include a rich collection of storybooks, videos, printables, and interactive games featuring beloved Sesame Street characters like Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Grover. These resources focus on building vocabulary, comprehension, and phonemic awareness, making literacy learning both effective and fun. Highlights include the "Building a Reader" interactive course, which provides strategies and activities tailored for emerging readers, and "Reading Adventures," offering leveled stories to support diverse reading abilities. With content available in both English and Spanish, this site is an invaluable tool for fostering early literacy skills in a joyful and inclusive way.

tag(s): literacy (123), phonics (52), preK (286), reading comprehension (150), vocabulary (242), vocabulary development (95)

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Students can use Seesaw reviewed here to illustrate one of the books that they created in either the Grover or Elmo game. Students can create a book using Book Creator reviewed here. Finally, students can share who reads to them on Padlet reviewed here. Young students can use the audio reply option on Padlet if they cannot type yet.
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Financial Education - Sesame Workshop

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K to 2
 
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach young children about money? The Sesame Workshop Financial Education site brings financial literacy to life with the help of beloved Sesame...more
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Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach young children about money? The Sesame Workshop Financial Education site brings financial literacy to life with the help of beloved Sesame Street characters! Through songs, stories, and hands-on activities, young students can begin building smart money habits--like saving, spending wisely, and sharing--all while having a great time. One highlight is a two-minute video featuring Cookie Monster and his mom learning about choices, sharing, and saving. Additional resources include Elmo's Spend, Share, and Save Jar, a guide to making a spending plan together, lessons on wants and needs with Bert and Ernie, and tips for talking to kids during tough financial times. There's also a family-friendly game called "Lemonade Stand," printable play money, and a helpful webinar titled Bright Financial Futures, which includes a certificate of completion. Many materials are also available in Spanish, making this a comprehensive and inclusive toolkit for building strong financial foundations.

tag(s): financial literacy (95), money (114), preK (286), spanish (112)

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.
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Art - Sesame Workshop

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K to 2
 
This short video featuring Julia, Samuel, and Abby highlights the world of art with young students. In addition to the video, the site contains featured art resources, including Terry...more
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This short video featuring Julia, Samuel, and Abby highlights the world of art with young students. In addition to the video, the site contains featured art resources, including Terry Crews is an Artist, a color wheel, art exploration, open-ended art, upcycling crafts, and more. Resources are also available in Spanish.

tag(s): artists (88), colors (63), preK (286), spanish (112)

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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.
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Healthy Minds and Bodies - Sesame Workshop

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K to 3
 
View this dynamic resource designed to help educators nurture holistic well-being in young learners. The platform offers a wealth of materials covering essential topics such as nutrition,...more
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View this dynamic resource designed to help educators nurture holistic well-being in young learners. The platform offers a wealth of materials covering essential topics such as nutrition, physical activity, emotional well-being, and social-emotional skills. Through engaging videos, printable activities, and interactive games featuring beloved Sesame Street characters, young students are encouraged to develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime. The resources also guide topics like asthma management, autism support, and family bonding, ensuring inclusivity and relevance for diverse classroom needs. Available in both English and Spanish, these tools are tailored to support educators in creating a nurturing and health-conscious learning environment.

tag(s): autism (16), preK (286), social and emotional learning (109), spanish (112)

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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.
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A Hurricane Comes to Sesame Street - Sesame Workshop

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K to 2
 
Sesame Workshop's A Hurricane Comes to Sesame Street is a short, impactful video that helps young children process the emotional aftermath of natural disasters through the familiar...more
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Sesame Workshop's A Hurricane Comes to Sesame Street is a short, impactful video that helps young children process the emotional aftermath of natural disasters through the familiar lens of Big Bird and his friends. As Big Bird copes with the destruction of his nest, students learn about feelings like sadness, fear, and hope--and how community support can help rebuild both homes and hearts. The site also offers guided discussion questions to encourage emotional expression and understanding, making it a valuable tool for teachers addressing tough topics in a gentle, age-appropriate way.

tag(s): communities (38), hurricanes (33), preK (286)

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).
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Emergencies - Sesame Workshop

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K to 2
 
Looking for a gentle, age-appropriate way to introduce emergency preparedness in your classroom? Sesame Workshop's Emergencies video is a quick 45-second clip that helps young children...more
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Looking for a gentle, age-appropriate way to introduce emergency preparedness in your classroom? Sesame Workshop's Emergencies video is a quick 45-second clip that helps young children understand what to do during an emergency. But the learning doesn't stop there--the website also includes a variety of supportive resources such as a Wildfires Family Guide, Emergency Family Kit video, "Let's Pack an Emergency Kit" activity, tips for Rebuilding After a Hurricane, and guidance for Talking About an Unexpected Emergency. There's even a lesson on the importance of knowing your first and last name. Many of these resources are available in Spanish, making them accessible for a wider range of families and classrooms.

tag(s): communities (38), natural disasters (19), preK (286)

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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.
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Emergency Helpers - Sesame Workshop

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K to 2
 
Meet the Emergency Helpers with Sesame Workshop! Sesame Workshop's Emergency Helpers offers a short video that teaches young students who helps in an emergency. Firefighters, doctors,...more
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Meet the Emergency Helpers with Sesame Workshop! Sesame Workshop's Emergency Helpers offers a short video that teaches young students who helps in an emergency. Firefighters, doctors, teachers, and police officers are sung about in the video. Each of the emergency helpers' jobs is explained in the song. The video is available in Spanish.

tag(s): communities (38), preK (286)

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.
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Play and Learn Science Resources - PBS Kids

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K to 2
 
The PBS KIDS Play & Learn Science website is a fantastic resource for teachers looking to spark curiosity and hands-on learning in young scientists. Designed for preK - grade 2 ...more
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The PBS KIDS Play & Learn Science website is a fantastic resource for teachers looking to spark curiosity and hands-on learning in young scientists. Designed for preK - grade 2 students, this platform offers interactive games, activities, and videos that help build foundational science skills in fun and engaging ways. Topics include weather, forces, simple machines, and the properties of water--all presented through playful exploration with favorite PBS KIDS characters. It also provides tips for families and educators on extending learning into the real world, making it perfect for classroom use or at-home enrichment.

tag(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.
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American Sign Language - PBS Kids

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K to 2
 
PBS KIDS offers a dedicated collection of full episodes featuring American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, making beloved children's programming more accessible and inclusive than...more
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PBS KIDS offers a dedicated collection of full episodes featuring American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, making beloved children's programming more accessible and inclusive than ever before. This initiative includes popular series such as Arthur, Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Alma's Way, Donkey Hodie, Pinkalicious & Peterrific, and Work It Out Wombats!, each enriched with on-screen ASL interpreters to support Deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.

tag(s): preK (286), 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.
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Million Bazillion - Million Bazillion

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2 to 12
 
Million Bazillion is a podcast that inspires families to discuss money with children. Episodes include How Do People Pay for Things When They Retire, What's the Difference Between...more
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Million Bazillion is a podcast that inspires families to discuss money with children. Episodes include How Do People Pay for Things When They Retire, What's the Difference Between Brand-Name Items and Generic Items, What Does Money Have To Do With Climate Change, Who Sets the Price of Rent, and more. On average, podcasts are twenty minutes to thirty-five minutes in length. Episodes include transcripts and tips for adults to use as discussion points for children. Million Bazillion is available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, Stitchers, and RSS.

tag(s): financial literacy (95), podcasts (114)

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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.
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Highlights Kids - Highlights Kids

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K to 2
 
Highlight Kids is a free resource that provides a variety of activities for children. Activities include crafts and recipes, jokes, puzzles, exploring (answers to science questions),...more
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Highlight Kids is a free resource that provides a variety of activities for children. Activities include crafts and recipes, jokes, puzzles, exploring (answers to science questions), sharing sections (Dear Highlights activities, questions, surveys), podcasts, and games. The videos are hosted on YouTube to share jokes and information. If your district blocks YouTube, they may not be viewable. When submitting answers to a poll, children are required to add their age.

tag(s): crafts (74), game based learning (207), podcasts (114), preK (286), puzzles (149)

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.
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School Library NJ - School Library NJ

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K to 12
School Library NJ is a free resource that allows access to information resources that enhance the teaching and learning experience to enrich literacy experiences. The website has a...more
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School Library NJ is a free resource that allows access to information resources that enhance the teaching and learning experience to enrich literacy experiences. The website has a wealth of resources, including elementary, middle, and high school parents, educators, administrators, and librarians. Each subcategory has links to websites, including e-books, read-alouds, annotating, college and career searches, internet safety, virtual field trips, and more.

tag(s): audio books (29), ebooks (46), 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.
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AI Literacy with Minecraft - Minecraft Education

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4 to 12
 
Minecraft Education shares several free videos, teaching resources, and parent guides to help you learn the basics of artificial intelligence (AI). These resources do not require using...more
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Minecraft Education shares several free videos, teaching resources, and parent guides to help you learn the basics of artificial intelligence (AI). These resources do not require using the paid Minecraft platform and are available to all viewers. Begin with a three-part animated video series that features AI basics, problem-solving with AI, and using AI tools responsibly. Additional materials available to download are classroom-ready teaching materials, a parent guide, and a free poster. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.

tag(s): artificial intelligence (187), digital citizenship (90), STEM (306)

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.
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