Resources

Bouncy Balls for Volume Moderation

Moderating noise in our learning environments is a regular part of class management, but that doesn't mean it can't be done in a fun manner. With...

Schoology Overview for Instructors

Welcome to Schoology's Getting Started Guide! In this resource, you will find an explanation of the different areas of your Schoology account. Read...

Msgif - Convert Text into Animated GIFs

Use this simple tool to create animated GIFs from the text quickly.

Google Sheets Timeline Creator Blog from Eric Curts

This blog post includes everything you need to get started using Google Sheets Timeline Creator

Google Sheets Timeline Creator Tutorial

20 Ways to Use Wakelet in Your Class

Learn about Wakelet and 20 ways to use it in your classroom.

Canva AI Image Generator

Input text into the Canva AI Image Generator and watch as the AI creates images to represent your text!

IEP Goal Writing for the Real World

Learn the “Double Check” strategy for IEP goal writing so you can “Double Down” on what’s most important.January Get Your Teach on series.

National Today: Global School Play Day History & Activities

Learn 5 interesting facts about playtime, FAQs, and find activity ideas for Global School Play Day.

Global School Play Day

Visit the Global School Play Day website. Global School Play Day is for public schools, private schools, and homeschool families! Let's...

National Institute of Play

Play is central to healthy lives. Today, a diverse body of play research has shown that play is central to leading healthy, productive human...

The Serious Business of Play

This resource, from the American Psychological Association, offers recommendations to soothe anxiety and foster healthy child development in all...

5 Proven Benefits of Play

This resource explores five proven benefits to support play in schools at home.

The Cognitive Benefits of Play: Effects on the Learning Brain

Learn how playful behavior appears to have positive effects on the brain and on a child’s ability to learn.

Why Play is Important

This resource explores why play is important, the difference between structured and unstructured play, and play at the different developmental levels.

Parents' Guide to Structured Vs. Unstructured Play

Through play, children can develop important life skills that help prepare them for experiences later in life. There are two types of play:...

Family Reading Reset

A blog post that provides six strategies for families to "reset" students' interest in and joy of reading.

How Telling Stories Helps Kids Learn

From PBS Kids Parents, discover how telling stories support student learning.

Storyline Online

If you are an elementary school teacher looking for straightforward ways to integrate story exploration into your classroom, Storyline Online is a...

Early Literacy Instruction Strategies

Evidence based early literacy instructional strategies from preschool through grade two.