Parts of a Computer Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

August 8, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about the parts of a computer. It is designed to c...

Basic Probability Lesson Plan: Statistics and Probability

May 15, 2023
*Click to open and customize your own copy of the Basic Probability Lesson Plan.  This lesson accompanies the BrainPOP topic Basic Probab...

Repeated Addition Activities for Kids

May 22, 2008
In this set of activities adaptable for grades K-3, parents and educators will find ideas for teaching about repeated addition as a strategy...

Repeated Subtraction Activities for Kids

May 22, 2008
In this set of activities adaptable for grades K-3, parents and educators will find ideas for teaching about repeated subtraction as a strat...

Saving and Spending Activities for Kids

October 18, 2008
In this set of activities adaptable for grades K-3, parents and educators will find ideas for teaching about saving and spending money, and ...

Ellis Island Activities for Kids

May 23, 2010
In this set of activities adaptable for grades K-3, parents and educators will find ideas for teaching about immigration and Ellis Island. T...

Rural, Urban, and Suburban Activities for Kids

May 28, 2010
In this set of activities adaptable for grades K-3, parents and educators will find ideas for teaching about rural, suburban, and urban comm...

Family and Homeschool Activities for Teaching About the Engineering and Design Process

January 11, 2018
These family and homeschool activities are designed to complement the BrainPOP Jr. Engineering and Design Process topic page, which includes...

How Kids Play Games: Teachable Moments in Refraction and Treefrog Treasure

June 21, 2013
Guest blogger Eleanor O'Rourke of the University of Washington shares her reflections on a study of how children and adults play two of Game...

Institute of Play Design Pack: Games and Learning

July 2, 2014
"What if teachers could harness their creativity and knowledge to engage students in new and exciting ways?  What if teachers supported each...