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Sometimes mixing in formative assessments that go a step beyond exit slips and low-stakes quizzes can inject some fun—and creativity—into learning. Here are 13 formative assessment strategies that … learn more

hese tips for teaching students to evaluate websites for credibility and accuracy are just what your classroom needs. As the internet becomes the go-to source for information, it … learn more

These are some of the top free educational sites for high school. The focus is on websites you can let your students roam free on because the entire … learn more

Did you know there is a new widget available in BookWidgets? Check out the Video Quiz widget. Read everything about this amazing questions video quiz activity in this … learn more

These tools are a treasure trove for students and budding writers, offering a unique way to combat writer’s block and bolster their creative writing skills. It is crucial … learn more

Share My Lesson. CareerGirls.Org is a free, noncommercial, online platform which showcases video clips of diverse women role models sharing career and educational advice to inspire students and … learn more

Share My Lesson. Prepare Students for Career Success Move beyond just asking your students, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”, and dive into lessons … learn more

Share My Lesson. With Christmas being one of the most widely recognized holidays in the United States, our resources will guide students with read-alongs, crafts, cross-cultural practices, and … learn more

Looking for some fun Christmas crafts with preschoolers? Planning fun activities for your little ones to do will make it even more wonderful! In this article, you will find … learn more

Looking for science books for your daughter? Want to encourage critical thinking and thinking like a scientist? If so, let’s look at some recommendations from middle school science … learn more

When the Pilgrims set off for North America, they understood that no European society existed there for them to join. They would be responsible for beginning a new … learn more

The internet catalogue for students, teachers, administrators & parents. Browse a variety of websites on all academic topics and themes for all grade levels.

The internet catalogue for students, teachers, administrators & parents. Enjoy browsing a collection of Thanksgiving websites and activities.

Computing is a vital aspect of today’s world. We want to empower teachers to give young people the skills they need to shape this world. That’s why high-quality … learn more

Welcome to your virtual classroom for the science of Earth! The planet we call home is a place that’s always changing. Investigate the science of plants, water, wind, … learn more

Explore the top free sites, lessons, and activities for teaching digital citizenship. More than Generation Z or Generation Alpha, students today may fairly be termed Generation Digital. They’ve … learn more

n today’s blog, I will be sharing 5 Thanksgiving lesson ideas to incorporate into your General Music classes! If you are new around here, my name is Jessie … learn more

Get transported to Patuxet, the pre-European homeland of the Wampanoag, and be immersed in a story of cultural change and persistence that spans 12,000 years. This Teacher Toolkit includes … learn more

Did you know that the first Thanksgiving feast was held to celebrate the Plymouth colony’s first corn harvest? “Popcorn in the Pot” is part of the Grade K Whole-Class Resources kit but … learn more

Students learn the six criteria for evaluating Web sites and then use those criteria to locate three sites that provide good information and three that do not. Understand … learn more

Designed for secondary students, part six of our web-based “digital textbook” explores the political, military, and social history of the state during the Civil War and Reconstruction, combining primary sources with … learn more

Your child can use this graphic organizer to identify the sequence of events in a story or a sequential task. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to … learn more

History, facts, songs, and more! Learn about the traditional stories and indigenous perspectives, plus find fun songs, facts, and read-alongs. (Be sure to view these videos in advance … learn more

Learn to Type Blazing Fast. The Leader in Typing Games.. Improve your typing skills while competing in fast-paced races with up to 5 players from around the world. … learn more

Being a music teacher is pretty awesome. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of pride when you see your students rocking it in a performance or introducing them … learn more

There’s something so entrancing about a big box of buttons. You just want to play with them, stacking them and sorting them in endless ways. That’s what makes … learn more

Poems to spark conversation and reflection. There are many things to celebrate and recognize about Thanksgiving. Delicious food, family gatherings, and a complicated history, to name a few! … learn more

The brainchild of Twig Education and Imperial College London, Twig Science Reporter has been created to help teachers connect science lessons with real world news. Every week, Twig Science Reporter … learn more

Learn how earthquakes are caused by geologic movement in the earth’s crust. They occur in faults, or cracks, located on the Earth’s surface. Includes vocabulary and quiz.

Learn how volcanoes produce some the Earth’s most violent geologic changes, but they are not always violent. Different kinds of volcanoes, including shield, cinder cone, composite, and ashflow … learn more

Honoring the fallen on the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, browse five different Civil War movies. By Michael Clark 7/1/2023

Find bulletin board ideas for the season, grade, subject, month, topic, holiday, or department.

Find bulleting board ideas for departments subjects, grades, season, or theme.

These festive, inclusive bulletin boards will bring the cozy to your classroom. Winter is here, and with it, all the fun of the season. Check out these winter … learn more

Everyone knows Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November, but what about some of those lesser-known holidays? Here are some special days for November that teachers and students … learn more

From trivia to digital breakouts, this roundup offers teachers a diverse mix of engaging Thanksgiving activities and games suitable for all grade levels. Whether you’re looking for a … learn more

President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Veterans Day Bill in 1954. To honor this important day, the “Hello Heroes” letter writing activity connects students with a World War … learn more

Students will learn about the diverse history and culture of Native American tribes with these nonfiction books. Ideal for Native American Heritage month in November or to supplement … learn more

On August 18, 1920, women won the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment. To commemorate this anniversary, the National Archives hosted a conversation with … learn more

Students will learn about the individual rights that are included in the Bill of Rights and current issues relating to them. Students will use C-SPAN Classroom’s Constitution Clips … learn more

The video lessons are made using animation software and are created to meet the specific needs of visual learners. You can access the complete library over 100 K-12 … learn more

The best drones for schools are here to help your lessons take flight in more ways than one. Drones are valuable tools for STEM learning, both as a … learn more

The Industrial Revolution was a period of scientific and technological development in the 18th century that transformed largely rural, agrarian societies—especially in Europe and North America—into industrialized, urban … learn more

Ellis Island is a historical site that opened in 1892 as an immigration station, a purpose it served for more than 60 years until it closed in 1954. … learn more

How far would you travel to find a better life? What if the journey took weeks under difficult conditions?  If you answered “Whatever it takes,” you echo the … learn more

Is it a fish? No! It is a whale! What makes this fascinating creature so special? Learn all about the interesting world of the whale while practicing fluency … learn more

Whale and Dolphin Conservation is the leading global charity dedicated to the protection of whales and dolphins. Whales and dolphins are amazing. Find out incredible facts about their … learn more

Research-based lessons to support students’ social-emotional learning and digital well-being. Support students’ digital well-being with this set of evidence-based lessons designed to help them build agency, reduce anxious … learn more

Research-based lessons to support students’ social-emotional learning and digital well-being. Support students’ digital well-being with this set of evidence-based lessons. Each is designed to help them build agency, … learn more

Teach students foundational news and media literacy skills with these free lesson plans. To help students build a strong foundation of news and media literacy, use these free, … learn more

Students will use critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills to create an emoji. The Vectr graphics software used in this activity helps students develop a STEM mindset. … learn more

A free AP world-history curriculum precisely aligned to the AP® World History: Modern exam. Free, open, and approved to submit for the AP course audit.

Reading and Math for K-5. Use these worksheets to learn about letters, sounds, words, numbers, colors, shapes and other early learning topics related to reading, writing and counting.

Cambridge Dictionary also provides a Learner’s Dictionary, grammar, grammar quizzes, thesaurus, pronunciation, translation dictionaries, and challenging word games.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, now is a great time for all of us to pause and think about what we are thankful for.  With this Google Slide template, … learn more

Understanding how planes work appeals to the curiosity within many of us, including our students. It is an excellent opportunity to introduce STEAM exploration activities based upon these … learn more

If you are a reader like me, you can read a few pages of a book, pause for a second, and come to the realization that you can’t … learn more

I want to welcome you to The Best Ideas for Kids® – this is a community where we share mostly craft ideas for kids of all ages! We … learn more

This lesson features video clips from author David Silverman talking about the history of Thanksgiving in the United States and the relationship between the Wampanoag Native People and … learn more

Writing improves learning by consolidating information in long-term memory, researchers explain. Plus, five engaging writing activities to use in all subjects. While teachers commonly ask students to write … learn more

Acknowledge and celebrate the Indigenous peoples of North America through their stories. While every November is Native American Heritage month, you can incorporate Native American titles and resources … learn more

SCIENCE*TECHNOLOGY* ENGINEERING*ART*MATH. This list of ART and technology-rich STEAM lessons will continue to grow as our ideas grow. See Wes Fryer’s post about the first 12 lessons. Many of … learn more

If you are still getting familiar with STEM (STEAM or STREAM), learn all about them through the resources in this collection. What we once referred to as STEM … learn more

The American Revolutionary War was a war fought between Great Britain and the thirteen North American colonies which sought their independence. The war began with the first armed … learn more

On this date in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg Address at the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Speech given by Abraham Lincoln … learn more

For the past 30 years, November has been celebrated in the US as Native American Indian Heritage Month. We have assembled a variety of digital resources from FCIT’s … learn more

Students read a biography of Abraham Lincoln, and then put together an illustrated book about him.

Help students to plan and prepare their research paper with this graphic organizer template. This printable research graphic organizer is designed to help students synthesize their sources and … learn more

Students can use this graphic organizer to keep track of their research. This will set them up for success as they work on their bibliography. There are places … learn more

Teach kids the ins and outs of this important civic right and responsibility with these 11 awesome election videos for learners from pre-K through high school. BY ELIZABETH MULVAHILL … learn more

In this kid’s book read aloud, we will read Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood. “This is an engaging rhyming picture book for readers of all ages that fosters … learn more

TCEA TechNotes. One of the most tedious tasks a teacher endures is lesson plan creation. Some draconian school districts make teachers turn in lesson plans. It’s such a … learn more

Build important Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills this fall with activities that promote reflection, encourage thankfulness, and help students practice gratitude. Fall is the perfect time to encourage students … learn more

Use this activity pack to help students understand what Veterans Day is and why we celebrate this holiday each year. A range of activities, including a fun flip … learn more

Research Quest is an engaging and powerful series of science investigations that improve students’ critical thinking skills. Online lessons to fit your middle school science curriculum. A powerful … learn more

Join host John Green to learn about World War I and the confusion surrounding its beginning. You’ll learn about Franz Ferdinand, Gavrilo Pincep, the Black Hand, and why … learn more

Virtual field trips allow us to take our students on adventures we never thought possible. We can take our students under the ocean, across the globe and even … learn more

Imagine a desert. What do you see? Most people probably envision a hot and barren landscape. Perhaps it is covered by flowing sand dunes. Covering over a quarter … learn more

Scribble Diffusion is a free and open-source AI-powered web app that lets you draw a rough sketch, add a text prompt, to bring your doodles to life. You … learn more

Veterans Day is an annual United States holiday honoring military veterans. As a teacher, your job is a difficult one as there is often a fine balance to … learn more

The Thanksgiving pages will provide you with great activities and resources for this day of being thankful. Ideas within this section include: thematic units, easy craft ideas, bulletin … learn more

You will find various Lesson Plans on the top portion of this page.. Further down, you will find Web Sites. We have a page of Books that you can order directly from Amazon.com!

This page includes Birthdays and Special Goings-On! (Don’t forget…the blue indicates a link to the WEB!  

The Veterans Day pages will provide you with great activities and lessons to help you and your students honor our country’s heroes. Ideas within the Veteran’s Day pages … learn more

Using digital newspaper archives helps students gain new perspective about the past and present. As a journalism professor with a keen interest in history, I may be biased, … learn more

Plan your Veterans Day classroom activities and lessons with quizzes, videos, primary sources, and more. The best Veterans Day lessons and activities can provide the perfect way to … learn more

ScreenPal, formerly Screencast-O-Matic, is one of the original and most impressive screen recording tools out there.  This can be used on a big screen in the class, across … learn more

This unit will lead students towards an understanding of the Pilgrims and native people who inhabited the area of present-day Plymouth, Massachusetts in the 1620’s. The main texts … learn more

Thanksgiving is a good opportunity for reflection. This thought-provoking high school project encourages students to consider the well-known Thanksgiving story from a Native American perspective. It includes everything … learn more

Plimoth Patuxet Museum. Americans have long thought the history of the American holiday Thanksgiving to be relatively simple. The actual story of how the story of “the First … learn more

Plimoth Patuxet Museum. The people we know as Pilgrims have become so surrounded by legend that we are tempted to forget that they were real people. Against great … learn more

Plimoth Patuxet Museum. Would you have liked to travel on a small ship with more than 100 other people, all of their belongings, and possibly some farm animals … learn more

In 2014, Plimoth Patuxet Museums provided an inspirational setting for American Experience and filmmaker Ric Burns to produce The Pilgrims, a full-length documentary exploring the early histories of Plymouth … learn more

Thousands of teachers and students visit Plimoth Patuxet to explore early American histories and interwoven communities, investigate changing landscapes, and understand the past through immersive, hands-on experiences. Whether … learn more

Although summarizing the plot is an important component of a book report, it does not lend itself to student creativity.  By mimicking popular websites that relate the plot … learn more

Help students understand where the ideas that fueled the writing of the Declaration of Independence came from. The roots of the American Revolution go deep in history. Starting with … learn more

In the History Simulation lesson activities, your students are assigned roles as world leaders and given objectives that mirror the national interests of those countries. Guided by these … learn more

All National History Day® (NHD) students need research skills. Like all skills in life, they need to be taught, and students need opportunities to practice and develop their skill … learn more

Classroom Tools. National History Day® (NHD) works with organizations to develop lessons and resources for teaching a variety of content areas. All NHD materials are developed by teachers for … learn more