Dec 29
This problem-and-solution lesson plan uses the animated short On the Same Page to help students explore how characters navigate a series of challenges and resolutions. In this problem-and-solution lesson plan, the newspaper becomes a whimsical city where each section, including Weather, Entertainment, Finance, and even Obituaries, becomes a setting filled with visual metaphors. Students analyze narrative structure, track conflicts, …
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Dec 15
Crossword puzzles are a fun way to reinforce vocabulary, concepts, and critical thinking. You can find billions of puzzles online or in teacher resource books, but they rarely fit the exact words or skills you are teaching. That’s where crossword puzzle generators come in handy. I’ve reviewed free generators below to help you pick the …
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Dec 08
If you love teaching vocabulary through movement, mystery, and laughter, this post is for you. I’ve pulled together 85 quirky vocabulary questions you can use in three ready-to-play vocabulary games for the classroom: Jeopardy, Would You Rather, and trail-style board games. Whether you’re reviewing word meanings, exploring etymology, or just sneaking some joy into your …
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Dec 06
Some words don’t just change spelling; they flip their meaning entirely. These time‑twisted vocabulary words fascinate students because they reveal how language evolves. Awful once meant “full of awe.” Silly used to mean “blessed.” Nice was an insult. Language evolves, and students love discovering how. That’s why I created a vocabulary game that works with …
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Dec 01
Some vocabulary words just beg to be spoken out loud. They bounce, twist, and tumble off the tongue like characters in a children’s book. Words like skedaddle, borborygmus, and flibbertigibbet aren’t just fun. They’re silly vocabulary words for students that spark joy, curiosity, and classroom giggles. But once you’ve taught those delightful words, what do …
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Dec 01
The animated short Broken: Rock, Scissors, Paper takes the classic game and reimagines it with three fantasy‑style characters in a lush, magical forest. What starts as a whimsical take quickly becomes a moving tale of courage, sacrifice, and unexpected friendship. In under five minutes, this wordless film opens the door to deep discussions about character …
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Nov 17
Both Coin Operated (Nicholas Arioli) and One Small Step (Taiko Studios) feature children with dreams of space travel and the long paths they take to reach them, but their journeys are wildly different in tone, logic, and genre. One leans into whimsical fantasy, the other into emotional realism. If you’re looking to teach summary writing …
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