20 SEL Classroom Check-Ins for a Strong Start to the School Year
Looking for classroom check-in activities for back to school and beyond? Discover 20 ready-to-use SEL classroom check-ins for back to school, after...
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15+ Ready-to-Use Bell Ringer Activities for Every Subject
The first few minutes of class can be a bit chaotic. Students are walking in, talking to friends, getting their things ready, and settling into their...
20 Creative Get-to-Know-Your-Students Activities for all Subjects
Getting to know your students does not have to be a separate “first-day-of-school activity” that disappears once the real lessons begin. The best...
8 Creative Lesson Activities with Multimedia Resources that Will Elevate Your Lessons
A digital activity can be much more than a set of questions or exercises. The right resources can give students the extra support they need while...
8 Creative SDG 14 Lesson Plans for Teaching Life Below Water
SDG 14, Life Below Water, focuses on conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas, and marine resources. The goal covers important classroom...
The best 35+ Interactive Question Types for Digital Tests and Assignments
A good digital assignment, quiz, or assessment should do more than check whether students remember the right answer. It should help students...
Get to Know The BookWidgets Ambassadors as They Reveal Their Favorite Classroom Activities - Part 5
We love seeing our ambassadors spread across the world, and even though we may be miles apart, we share one common goal: creating engaging and...
The Best Way to Grade Open-Ended Digital Assignments with Rubrics
Open-ended assignments often show the most meaningful student learning. A student’s written explanation, drawing, photo, or audio recording can...
4 Graphic Organizers to Build Student Writing Confidence in the Age of AI
Stop the AI cheating cycle. Learn how to use graphic organizers and short-form writing to reclaim student thinking. Perfect for teachers seeking...
