Concept Attainment Learning Strategy

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The Concept Attainment strategy engages students in forming their own definition of a concept by examining the attributes of several examples and non-examples of the word, concept, or topic. The model...

Tips for Using the BrainPOP Jr. Annie’s Notebook Feature

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Tips for Using the BrainPOP Jr. Quiz Feature

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Each BrainPOP Jr. topic page features two 5 question quizzes: an easy version and a hard version. Both versions provide a print option as well as an online option. Here are some ways you can utilize t...

Tips for Using the BrainPOP Jr. Belly Up Comic

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Every BrainPOP Jr. topic page has a Belly Up comic which corresponds with the movie. Here are some fun and creative ways you can use this tool with children: Activate Prior Knowledge: Project the com...

Word Play Activity Ideas

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Tips for supporting vocabulary using BrainPOP Jr's Word Play....

BrainPOP Jr. Tips for Teachers

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Want to maximize your students' BrainPOP Jr. Learning experience? Try these tips! Screen the movie in advance. Watching the movie before sharing it with your students will prepare you to pose questio...

BrainPOP Jr. Tips for Home Viewing

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Using a 24/7 or home subscription for BrainPOP Jr.?  Parents and families can make movie viewing an active, meaningful learning experience for young children with the following tips: Use the pause bu...

Outline Your Thoughts

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This outline graphic organizer is the perfect prewriting or knowledge testing tool. Students can organize their thoughts and details before starting to draft a piece of writing, or for later use when ...
Blended Lesson Plans and Games!

Using Games in Blended Lesson Plans

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Want to make your mark as a blended educator, using web-based games to enhance students' learning? Look no further than the fast-evolving world of using Digital Games Based Learning in the classroom. ...
Common Core-Aligned

Common Core-Aligned BrainPOP and GameUp Content

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Much of our BrainPOP content has been designed with the Common Core State Standards in mind. This screencast shares some examples of Common Core-aligned content that can help students achieve! Visit t...