Teaching with Games, GLPC Case Study: Lisa

June 20, 2012
The Joan Ganz Cooney Center released new research from the Games and Learning Publishing Council initiative about teaching with games. They ...

BrainPOP Jr. Tips for Home Viewing

October 6, 2013
Using a 24/7 or home subscription for BrainPOP Jr.?  Parents and families can make movie viewing an active, meaningful learning experience f...

1.4.5 Review: Present Simple Lesson Plan

May 27, 2014
In the movie An Apple a Day (L1U4L5), Moby learns that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but he still wants to see the doctor! Students ...

New Topic Alert! Food Groups on BrainPOP Jr.

June 18, 2012
Even though the school year is coming to a close for many students and teachers, BrainPOP is still rolling out new content! This week, we ma...

Differentiated Nutrition Lesson Plan

April 11, 2015
In this lesson plan (which is adaptable for grades 3-7), students use BrainPOP resources (including the Make-a-Map tool and GameUp) to learn...

3.4.1 Make-a-Map Ideas

September 15, 2016
Make a map illustrating one of the multiple meaning words from this movie: beat or exercise. Make a map explaining the circulatory sy...

More Appreciation for Our Teachers

May 6, 2010
A shiny apple. The handwritten bright red "A" at the top right margin of wide-lined paper. A welcoming morning greeting. Chalk dust. It's ...