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Can Artificial Intelligence Help With Lesson Planning?
As a teacher, I’m always looking for ways to make my lessons more effective and engaging. So when I heard about AI-based lesson plans, I was intrigued. I … learn more
ChatGPT AI Prompts – How To Develop Engaging Lesson Plans in Minutes
Watch as I demonstrate how you can use ChatGPT and AI prompts to develop engaging lesson plans in minutes! The possibilities are endless. And the best part, it’s … learn more
Using ChatGPT to Create a Lesson Plan
The world is ablaze with talk about the power of AI and specifically ChatGPT. In tonight’s LiveStream, I’m going to try and create a lesson plan for teaching … learn more
ChatGPT in the Classroom: Boost Student Vocabulary
Welcome to the video on using ChatGPT to improve student vocabulary! Learn how to plan using ChatGPT to generate original stories featuring students and weekly vocabulary words. … learn more
How to Create Effective and Engaging Lesson Plans Using Chat GPT
In this video, we will show you how to use Chat GPT to create effective and engaging lesson plans for your students. With Chat GPT, you can quickly … learn more
Spring Equinox Choice Board for Elementary
Celebrate the season and study the science and traditions behind the spring equinox with the cross-curricular choice board for elementary. Learn the science behind the seasons and share … learn more
Applied Digital Skills: Discover AI in Daily Life
Learn artificial intelligence concepts using Quick, Draw!, AutoDraw, Google Translate, and Google Slides. Have you ever wondered how an app can recommend movies that you may like? Or … learn more
Create Engaging Lessons with ChatGPT: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the tips, tricks, and techniques on how ChatGPT can save you time by helping you build engaging and interactive lessons for your students!
YouTube: ChatGPT 101 for Teachers: A Beginner’s Tutorial
In this video, we will take you through the basics of ChatGPT, the powerful AI language model developed by OpenAI. If you are a teacher looking to bring … learn more
YouTube: How to Catch a Leprechaun
Kids Books: How to Catch a Leprechaun read aloud for children is a zany St. Patrick’s Day read-aloud that’s SUPPOSED to teach us how to catch a leprechaun…but … learn more
17 Activities for St. Patrick’s Day
Several small holidays happen throughout the school year that kids love to celebrate! But, teachers wonder how to still meet the learning activities for the school day while … learn more
The History of St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day might be one of the more fun spring holidays. There’s nothing like dressing in your finest green attire and celebrating with friends. And we can’t … learn more
Ireland: St. Patrick’s Day
Every St Patrick’s Day, communities from Belfast to Cork on this national holiday showcase their Irish pride and celebrate the patron saint of Ireland through a range of … learn more
Saint Patrick’s Day: History, Folklore, Recipes, And Ideas
St. Patrick’s Day falls on March 17th each year. Whether you’re Irish or not, chances are you’ve celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at some point in your life. People … learn more
Kids National Geographic: St. Patrick’s Day
Bring out your green! St. Patrick’s Day—observed every March 17—is packed with parades, good luck charms, and all things green. The event started as a religious holiday, but … learn more
St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special … learn more
Discover New Ways to Create with Technology
A list of technology tools that teachers can use with their classes to create different kinds of projects.
MagicPolygon: Revive the Art of Storytelling
MagicPolygon is an app allowing children and their families to create, narrate, record, share and livestream their own stories in an animated and fun way for an interactive … learn more
Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?
The real reasons for daylight saving are based around energy conservation and a desire to match daylight hours to the times when most people are awake. The idea … learn more
Curiosity Chronicles
Curiosity Chronicles is a secular homeschool history curriculum. Our two main characters, Ted and Mona, take students on a tour through history beginning in ancient times. Curiosity Chronicles … learn more
20 March Activities for Your Primary Classroom
Spring is a time of growth and new beginnings. This is an exciting time in the primary classroom! Students have been working hard learning skills all year, and … learn more
Mother’s Day Lesson Plans & Worksheets
Mother’s Day Teacher Resources. Find Mother’s Day lesson plans and worksheets for all grades.
National Today: Mother’s Day
The beautiful and unparalleled bond of love shared between kids and mothers is honored and celebrated on Mother’s Day
Britannica: Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day, holiday in honour of mothers that is celebrated in countries throughout the world. In its modern form the holiday originated in the United States, where it is observed on … learn more
Clara Barton Museum: Biography
Clara Barton was thirty-nine and on her second career when the Civil War started. Clarissa Harlowe Barton was born on Christmas Day (December 25th) 1821 in Massachusetts. The … learn more
Clara Barton
An educator and humanitarian, Clarissa “Clara” Harlowe Barton helped distribute needed supplies to the Union Army during the Civil War and later founded the disaster relief organization, the American Red … learn more
Why We Have Daylight Saving Time And Other Facts
Daylight saving time in the U.S. dates back to World War I. So why do we do this? Here’s a look at some history, facts and news behind … learn more
Smart Bubblegum: Focus on Child’s Success
Our overarching goal at Smart Bubblegum is to impact literacy at the GLOBAL LEVEL by providing the apps, tools, and resources to meet educational challenges and reach new … learn more
Free Resources for the Elementary Classroom
Black History Month provides a wonderful opportunity for educators to teach their students about the pivotal role black Americans have played in U.S. history, and to help students … learn more
BigHugeLabs: Do Fun Stuff with Your Photos
Use your photos to make Magazine Covers, Movie Posters, Jigsaw Puzzles, Badge Maker, Maps, Trading Cards, Wallpaper, Motivational Posters, etc
Teaching Resources for Women’s History and Women’s Rights
March is Women’s History Month! We have teaching resources for teaching about women’s rights and changing roles in American history during this or any month. Using the founding … learn more
Open Middle: Challenging Math Problems
The name “Open Middle” might sound like a strange name for a website about math problems. However, it references a very specific type of problem we try to … learn more
ReadingIQ
A Comprehensive Digital Library at Your Fingertips. Growing readers are making strides in their learning and development with increases in both reading fluency andcomprehension. Our collection includes books with simple language, early … learn more
Blended Learning Defined & the Benefits of Using It
Learning A-Z. Customize student workloads, meet diverse learning abilities, and support students at home or in the classroom: these are just a few of the things that a blended … learn more
Women’s History Month Worksheets, Lessons, and Printables
Why Do We Celebrate Women’s History Month? March is Women’s History Month. Help your students learn about and celebrate women’s contributions to history, culture, and society with our … learn more
March Curriculum Calendar – Lesson Plan Ideas by Date
Enhance your current curriculum with this fun reference calendar. Whether you want to highlight historic events, honor birthdays of significant people, or celebrate holidays, this is a valuable … learn more
Reading Rockets: Phonics and Decoding
Phonics instruction teaches the relationships between the letters of written language and the sounds of spoken language. To read, children need to understand the alphabetic principle — the idea … learn more
Brightly: Raise Kids Who Love to Read
Brightly provides passionate parents, educators, and caregivers with the tools they need — such as tips and advice, book recommendations, Brightly Storytime, which features read-aloud and flip along videos, and more … learn more
Learning Ally
Based on brain science and leading instructional practice research, Learning Ally provides new, integrated tools to help educators drive sustainable transformational change in literacy leadership and student achievement. … learn more
Digital Teacher Organization: How to Organize an Entire Unit
Do you have countless digital files for each unit you teach and struggle to go through them each and every time you lesson plan? In this video, I … learn more
Second Step® Sample Lessons
Complete sets of materials from select Second Step curricula, the Second Step® Bullying Prevention Unit, and the Second Step® Child Protection Unit are available for Early Learning through … learn more
Presidents’ Day Worksheets, Lessons and Activities
Presidents’ Day, a national and federal holiday, is celebrated on the third Monday of February. The holiday was originally established in the 1880s to celebrate the birthday of … learn more
What Can We Learn About Character from the Presidents of the United States?
President’s Day is not just a great opportunity to teach students about the presidents of the United States of America, but to also teach about the character traits … learn more
NASA Science: Space Place
Mission. Explore Earth & Space. Launched in 1998, NASA Space Place’s mission is to inspire and enrich upper-elementary-aged kids’ learning of space and Earth science online through fun … learn more
Presidents’ Day Facts For Kids
Presidents’ Day is an interesting holiday, Watch this video to learn about its origin.
Creative Ways to Teach about US Presidents
While President’s Day is typically associated with Washington and Lincoln, the holiday lends itself well to lessons and projects on all of our country’s Founding Fathers. Pair these presidential … learn more
Enchanted Learning: President’s Day
The official US holiday is meant to honor only George Washington, but many people consider President’s Day a day to honor both George Washington (born on Feb. 22, … learn more
Enchanted Learning: Inventors and Inventions
A list of inventors and inventions categorized by type of invention, date, place of origin, and other interesting facts.
Famous American Inventors (Top ten and their Inventions)
What is an invention? An invention is an original idea used to create something. This idea should solve a problem, satisfy need or better an already functioning idea. … learn more
The American Presidency Project
Our goal today is to be recognized as the authoritative, non-partisan on-line source for presidential public documents. By providing easy access to useful information, we seek to promote a more … learn more
George Washington: Facts, Revolution, & Presidency
George Washington (1732-99) was commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-83) and served two terms as the first U.S. president, from 1789 to … learn more
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Victorious general of the American Revolution, the first President of the United States, successful planter and entrepreneur. Explore the life and legacies of George Washington.
Guide to Healthy Habits for Teacher Self-Care
Self-care for teachers is more important now than ever before. Complete with tips, advice, and printables to support setting and achieving manageable goals, and developing long-term habits to … learn more
iCivics: Black History Month
Black history is American history. Black History Month in February provides an opportunity to discuss and reflect on the role Black Americans have played in shaping the United … learn more
Mathwords: Real-World Applications
Math terminology from beginning algebra through calculus that relates to applications from physics, finance, modeling, and other practical applications.
Geometry Homework
Each topic listed below can have lessons, solvers that show work, an opportunity to ask a free tutor, and the list of questions already answered by the free … learn more
Mathwords: Geometry
Math terminology from plane and solid geometry. This includes basic triangle trigonometry as well as a few facts not traditionally taught in basic geometry.
Mathwords: Algebra
Algebra is great fun – you get to solve puzzles! With computer games you play by running, jumping and finding secret things. With Algebra you play with letters, … learn more
Geometry
Geometry is all about shapes and their properties. If you like playing with objects, or like drawing, then geometry is for you! The Idea: We offer mathematics in an … learn more
Wolfram Geometry
Geometric Modeling & Computing. Wolfram Geometry provides a comprehensive set of integrated tools and solutions for modeling, analyzing, visualizing and synthesizing geometry, tailored to everyone’s needs from beginners to advanced.
Mrs. Kim’s Building Blocks
Hi everyone. Welcome to Mrs. Kim’s Building Blocks where you’ll find many fun, educational videos! As you watch my videos, I want you to know that you are … learn more
Mrs. Kim Reads Presidents’ Day (READ-ALOUD)
Mrs. Kim reads Presidents’ Day by Anne Rockwell. This book is perfect for teachers and students who are eager to celebrate Presidents’ Day! As always, you are so … learn more
National Virtual Teacher Association
NVTA Certification. Being a great teacher in the classroom is an amazing accomplishment. Learning how to do it both in-person and online allows you to really push the … learn more
Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about African-American history and culture appropriate for all reading levels. This is useful resource for celebrating Martin Luther King … learn more
Black History Month Profiles: Great African American Poets from Across the Generations
This collection of poems from three highly regarded and important African American poets focuses on groundbreaking poems with the themes of diversity, inclusion, and racial equality. Includes biographies … learn more
Top 15 Women’s History Month Activities
Celebrate Women’s History Month (March) with one or all of our Top 15 Favorite Women’s History Month Activities. There are printables, lesson plans, and more resources for you … learn more
Books for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Reading Rockets Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggles, and how … learn more
FunBrain: Math
Funbrain, created for kids in grades Pre-K through 8, offers hundreds of free interactive games, books, videos, and printables that help kids develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving, … learn more
Reading Rockets
A national public media literacy initiative offering research-based strategies to teachers, parents, administrators, librarians, childcare providers, and anyone else involved in helping a young child become strong, confident … learn more
TEACHFLIX: Free Videos and Activities to Engage Students
Matt Miller, Ditch That Textbook, presented at TCEA 2023 for Samsung. He explains what TEACHFLIX is and how to use it in your classroom today.
TEACHFLIX
Classroom videos to use in class TODAY — crowdsourced from educators like you. A video can be the right tool to kickstart great learning. That’s why we created … learn more
TeachersFirst’s Resources related to Source Reliability/Checking Sources
As educators, we must teach our students how to make sure the resources they are using are reliable. This collection includes information and resources related to checking sources … learn more
TeachersFirst’s U.S. Presidential Inaugurations Resources
Every four years, the U.S. celebrates the peaceful transition of power from one administration to the next. 2009 was an especially historic year in U.S. history, with the … learn more
TeachersFirst’s Valentine’s Day Resources
Share these Valentine’s Day resources with your students to take them beyond the cards and chocolate. There are resources for all grade levels and in a variety of … learn more
TeachersFirst’s Resources related to the Science of Reading
The Science of Reading (or SOR) refers to an evidence-based reading Instructional strategy that addresses various areas of reading including oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, spelling, phonemic awareness, … learn more
TeachersFirst’s American Presidents Related Resources
Whether you are celebrating Presidents Day or learning about the Executive Branch of the U.S. government, this collection of reviewed resources about presidents provides a rich starting point … learn more
Black History Facts
Black History Month honors the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history. It became a month-long celebration in 1976. Last Updated: March 05, 2025
Black History Month Activities & Resources
February Is Black History Month. Understand, acknowledge, and appreciate the influential contributions and experiences of key African American figures throughout the history of the United States.
The Heart of the Matter: A History of Valentine Cards
Google Arts and Culture is a non-commercial initiative. We work with cultural institutions and artists around the world. Together, our mission is to preserve and bring the world’s … learn more
History of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in … learn more
The History of the Valentine
Would it surprise you to learn that those cards your child is folding into tiny envelopes for the class Valentine’s Day party probably have their origins in Third … learn more
Valentine’s Day Educational Resources
A variety of Valentine’s activities and resources for PreK-5th grade. Includes color pages, word search, crosswords, adjectives, math pages, ect.
Valentine’s Day Choice Board for Middle School
These Valentine’s Day student choice activities for middle school students are perfect for the countdown to Valentine’s Day in your classroom! They are great as extension or early-finisher activities, or … learn more
Valentine’s Day Classroom Activities, Printables and Lessons
Happy Valentine’s Day! Celebrate the season of love this February 14 with printables, activities and lesson plans that can be used across the curriculum to bring some fun … learn more
TypeTastic
TypeTastic is an easy and flexible online typing tutor which gives the students the tools to learn fluent touch-typing technique through a variety of games and activities. TypeTastic … learn more
GrammarVocab
A combination of grammar and vocabulary websites. Stories in English to read! Do you enjoy reading stories? Read our entertaining short stories specially written for intermediate or upper-intermediate-level … learn more
Reading is Fundamental: Literacy Central Resources
Join Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) for its second year of Rally to Read 100, aimed at fostering a love of reading among children across the country. With six … learn more
Microsoft Education
Welcome to the official Microsoft Education YouTube Channel. Core to our mission is creating immersive and inclusive experiences that inspire lifelong learning, stimulating the development of essential life … learn more
The Joy of Pickleball in Elementary School
Pickleball is an inclusive sport that focuses on strategy and team building and can be enjoyed by people of all ages, making it perfect for elementary schools. January … learn more
The Reading Genie
There’s nothing magic about learning to read when we base our instruction on the science of reading education. We can plan lessons using this public knowledge base to … learn more
School Physics
Schoolphysics online is freely available to all. This is an invaluable resource base for all 11 to 19 year old Physics students and their teachers.
The Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom is an online, free to use physics website developed primarily for beginning physics students and their teachers. The website features a variety of sections intended … learn more
Math Worksheet Center
Your very own huge collection of printable K-12 math worksheet and lesson! Complete explanations and answer keys! We give instructions on all core K-12 math skills. Best of all it’s free! See … learn more
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (MLK)
American pastor and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was only 39 when he died. In his short but remarkable life, he did more to advance racial equality … learn more
HistoryBits
HistoryBits, Exploring True History, is a unique art feature that presents true historical facts in a compact, easy to read and creatively pleasing format. The goal of HistoryBits … learn more
Blue Book of Grammar
GrammarBook.com is the premier online resource for English. All the grammar, punctuation, and usage rules and examples on the website plus dozens of quizzes with answers.
Algebra Homework Help
Algebra, math homework solvers, lessons and free tutors online. Pre-algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Physics. Created by our FREE tutors. Solvers with work shown, write algebra lessons, … learn more
English as a Second Language (ESL) for Teachers and Students
ThoughtCo. Whether you are a teacher looking for ESL teaching materials, a beginner who’s just starting out, or an advanced student who wants to hone and polish reading … learn more
ThoughtCo: Resources for Educators
Use this guide to help you keep growing as an educator. Find inspiration for encouraging struggling students, writing assessments, and establishing trust with parents so that both you … learn more