Every day brings on a host of different teaching challenges, but when it comes to long term goals like literacy, engagement, and assessment readiness, don’t underestimate the power of background knowledge.
Continue ReadingHow BrainPOP Aligns with the Science of Reading
We at BrainPOP are all about making learning effective and digestible for all learners, so it should come as no surprise that we are also students of the Science of Reading.
Continue ReadingWhy Background Knowledge is an Essential Part of Literacy Learning
What exactly is background knowledge, why does it matter so much, and how can you build more of it in your lessons regularly? Let’s dive in together.
Continue ReadingI Tried It: Watch, Discuss, Rewatch
We asked our trusted Certified BrainPOP Educators (CBEs) to try out new strategies in their classroom and they’re reporting back! This strategy uses Movies and Pause Points to practice essential literacy skills.
Continue ReadingBeyond the Page: How Reading and Context Shape Connected Classrooms
Classrooms that blend diverse texts with strong processing strategies are incubators for student growth. Through this integrated approach, students don’t just read to know; they read to understand, to feel, and most importantly, to connect.
Continue ReadingFour Ways to Build Fluency for Multilingual Learners
To be able to learn, you have to be able to understand the words your teacher is saying. For multilingual learners, that is sometimes easier said than done.
Continue ReadingLet Academic Language Be Your Classroom Participation Superpower
To truly internalize new vocabulary, students need tools that allow them to practice authentically. BrainPOP’s many research-based learning activities allow them to leverage their new vocabulary to build meaning and express their thoughts.
Continue ReadingDigital Storytelling: How to Deepen Literacy Skills with BrainPOP Make-a-Movie
Beyond just being an effective educational tool, Make-a-Movie harnesses the innate human love for stories, allowing students to become not just consumers but creators.
Continue ReadingHow Digital Citizens Grow in a BrainPOP Classroom
Digital citizens don’t grow overnight. However, when making BrainPOP part of your everyday instruction, you can trust that you are setting the foundation for your students to practice the skills they need to navigate their world successfully–both in real life and online.
Continue Reading5 Skills Students Use When They Read Online
Ensuring students master essential literacy skills in the digital world is not just about making them good readers, but responsible digital citizens who can make informed decisions in a connected world.
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