Lights, Camera, Learning! Certified BrainPOP Educator Monica Sepa-LaFemina shares how she uses Make-a-Movie to boost student engagement, creativity, and confidence.
Continue ReadingSummer Learning Activities: Star Light, Star Bright
Exploring the wonders of the night sky can spark curiosity and career aspirations all summer long.
Continue ReadingSummer Learning Activities: Let the Good Times Roll!
We’re engaging in playful learning with all types of wheels. Pair some BrainPOP movies with do-at-home family activities to learn about the mechanics, forces, and laws of motion that propel the fun.
Continue ReadingSummer Learning Activities: Water Play
Summertime is a perfect time to notch up the playful learning for your family. We’ve paired a selection of BrainPOP movies and games with activities that celebrate those less structured hours in the day when kids are free to play, explore, daydream, and create.
Continue Reading“We Need to Be People Again”: Educator Moms Reflect on Lessons Learned During the Pandemic
For educator moms, the last two years have been a delicate balancing act.
Continue ReadingHelping Students Foster Critical Thinking and Research Skills
When information is abundant, what does it take to teach kids to dig deeper? Educators weigh in.
Continue ReadingEducator Perspectives: Empowering Teachers to Support Learner Diversity
How can we support educators to leverage students’ strengths, engage their interests, and meet varying learning needs? Two educators share their experience and insights.
Continue ReadingFostering Safer, Kinder, Responsible Behavior Online and Offline
Digital citizenship serves as a bridge between character education and technology instruction. Learn how two educators are implementing innovative and meaningful digital citizenship lessons in their respective schools.
Continue ReadingParent-Teacher Conferences as a Vehicle for Student Success
Reimagining the parent-teacher-student triangle can set the stage for an empowering and impactful long-term partnership.
Continue ReadingOne Step at a Time: Helping Our Kids Transition Back to School
This eagerly awaited back-to-school period is filled with challenges, opportunities, and plenty of emotion. Educators reflect on how grown-ups can help kids navigate yet another “new normal.”
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