Category: Classroom Activities

Let’s face it, teachers are busy people. Between lesson planning, grading, and managing a classroom full of energetic minds, there’s barely enough time to grab a coffee, let alone stay organized with a paper planner. That’s where a digital teacher planner comes in. Among the myriad of options available, Google Slides and Google Sheets stand…

As educators, we understand the importance of organization and planning in ensuring a successful academic year. A custom teacher planner not only helps streamline our daily tasks but also serves as a personal toolkit for managing classrooms, tracking progress, and fostering professional growth. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the process of creating…

Learning science doesn’t always have to be confined to textbooks and dry lectures. Enter the world of model-building, a powerful tool that transforms abstract concepts into tangible experiences. By crafting their own models, students actively engage with scientific ideas, fostering deeper understanding and igniting their creativity. Let’s take a peek at three ways model-building can…

Exit tickets are a staple in many classrooms, offering a quick way to gauge student understanding. But what if we could take them a step further?  Student choice in exit tickets can boost engagement, cater to different learning styles, and give students a voice in their learning. Why Student Choice Matters Traditional exit tickets often…

Ever wonder if your students are actually grasping the material you’re teaching?  Sure, quizzes and tests are important, but they can take time to create and grade. Enter the humble exit ticket: a quick, formative assessment tool that packs a big punch. What are Exit Tickets? Exit tickets are short, written responses students complete at…

Bring Science to Life with Stop Motion Animation! Science class doesn’t have to be confined to textbooks and dusty microscopes. What if students could visualize complex concepts through their own creations? Enter the magical world of stop motion animation, a project type that transforms science lessons into engaging, multi-dimensional experiences. Stop motion animation involves manipulating…

Blast Off with Comic Strips: Fun and Fizzy Science Projects! Science class often gets labeled as dry and dusty, filled with textbook jargon and endless memorization. But what if we turned those complex concepts into captivating comic strips? That’s where the magic of science-themed comic projects comes in! By harnessing the power of storytelling and…

Lesson planning is a time-consuming and challenging task for teachers. It requires careful consideration of the content to be taught, the needs of the students, and the available resources. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that can help teachers save time and create more effective lesson plans. There are…

The Importance of Exam Reflections Exams are an important part of the learning process, but they can also be stressful and anxiety-inducing for students. One way to help students cope with exam stress and improve their learning is to have them reflect on their exams after they’ve taken them. There are many benefits to having…

Getting to know your students is one of the most important things you can do as a teacher. It allows you to build relationships with your students, understand their individual needs, and create a more personalized learning environment. There are many different ways to get to know your students. Here are a few ideas: Getting…