Simple Machines: Preparing for Play

January 24, 2013
Introduce the concept of simple machines using a classroom door! Students like to see how simple machines are a part of everyday life, and t...

Water Cycle Background Information for Teachers, Parents and Caregivers

July 25, 2018
This page provides information to support educators and families in teaching K-3 students about water cycle. It is designed to complement th...

Classroom Activities: Energy Sources

July 1, 2018
These classroom activities are designed to complement the Energy Sources topic on BrainPOP Jr. Solar Power Have students research differ...

Note Taking With BrainPOP

August 17, 2012
See how a 4th grade class uses BrainPOP movies and activity pages for note taking....

Boss Levels at Quest to Learn

January 4, 2012
I had the good fortune of being invited to judge the Rube Goldberg Machines Challenge at the amazing and innovative Quest to Learn School. F...

Creative Assessment at Quest to Learn School

March 28, 2013
Last Friday, I had the honor of being one of the judges for the the Rube Goldberg Machines Boss Level at NYC's Quest 2to Learn School. With ...

Setting Cooperative Gaming Expectations

January 1, 2013
If you are allowing students to cooperatively play an educational game, make sure you go over expectations for being a good cooperative gami...

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...

Teaching with Games – GLPC Case Study: Joel

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