Book Club for Kids
The Story Behind "Esperanza Rising"
The novel Esperanza Rising tells the “riches to rags” story of a girl who lived comfortably in Mexico in the 1930s until her family’s situation changed. She and her family had to move to California, where they worked in farm labor camps...
The Business Professor
Steps in a Bank Reconciliation - Accounting
Steps in a Bank Reconciliation - Accounting
PBS
To Kill, To Kill a Mockingbird?
One of the trademark texts of the American school system is Harper Lee’s 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird. For decades it has been widely read in high schools and middle schools as a key anti-racist text. But how did this novel, with its...
Cerebellum
Understanding Hamlet: The Tragic Ending
Hamlet, Considered by many authorities as Shakespeare’s greatest play, Hamlet may also be the most representative character in all-dramatic literature. It’s a classic tragedy of a young prince torn by indecision. Laertus (Polemarchus'...
Wonderscape
Learning Sight Words: Second Grade Edition
In this video, Kristen teaches 15 sight words that are important for second graders to know. She explains that sight words are words that appear frequently in books and writing, and should be recognized instantly. She goes through each...
Cerebellum
Understanding Romeo & Juliet: Juliet Asks The Friar For Help
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. Juliet asks the Friar for help, he gives her a sleeping...
Cerebellum
Understanding Romeo & Juliet: Romeo And Juliet Must Part
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. Romeo and Juliet must part after the night they spent...
Boulder Creek International
C.S. Lewis: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of a Beloved Author
C.S. Lewis part 2 of11: The video is a collection of different scenes and quotes, showcasing the inspiration and legacy of CS Lewis, particularly in the creation of Narnia. It also highlights the recent opening of CS Lewis Square in...
Oxford Comma
Ray Bradbury's Usher II: Introduction and Analysis
A spoiler free look at one of my all time favorite short stories, Ray Bradbury's "Usher II" pays homage many of Edgar Allen Poe's most famous tales including: “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Pit in the Pendulum,” “The Premature Burial,” “The...
Makematic
Engaging Fully
In this video, students will rewrite and illustrate a classic story to make it more inclusive.
PBS
History of the Word "Gay"
The word "GAY" has a long history in the English language, but why did "GAY" stop meaning "happy" and start referring "same sex relationships?" Watch this week's episode of Origin of Everything to find out.
Curated Video
Create Equations for Linear Models Using Tables
In this video, students will learn how to create a linear relationship model by using the concepts of rate of change and initial value. The video explains the importance of understanding the slope and y-intercept in the slope-intercept...
Curated Video
Graphing Ratios on a Coordinate Plane
In this video, the teacher explains how to graph ratios on a coordinate plane by setting up a table. They discuss the additive and multiplicative reasoning patterns in ratios and highlight common mistakes to avoid while graphing.
Curated Video
Analyzing and Describing Attributes in Graphs: Line Plots, Histograms, and Box Plots
In this video, students will learn how to describe attributes being measured by analyzing line plots, histograms, and box plots. The video explains the key components of each graph, such as titles, labels, units, and intervals, and...
Bethany Thiele, Art Teacher
6th Grade Portfolio Cover Name Design
Use patterns to create a Zendoodle/Zentangle inspired portfolio cover that showcases your NAME! Watch this video for some inspiration.
Curated Video
Real World Problem Solving with One-Step Equations: Multiplication and Division
In this video, students will learn how to solve real-world problems involving multiplication and division using one-step equations. The teacher explains the concept of equations and emphasizes the importance of making adjustments to both...
Wonderscape
25 Kindergarten Sight Words
In this video, Juliana introduces 25 sight words that are commonly used in kindergarten reading. She shows each word and provides an example sentence for each, helping students understand how to use them in context. This program is a...
Tarver Academy
Application Process - How to get a Job
In This Episode, Tyler Teaches Us About Application Processes - How to get a Job
Cerebellum
The Renaissance - The Humanist Movement
No period of history can boast of greater beauty than The Renaissance. This was the period, from approximately early 14th century to late 16th century, that gave us Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Shakespeare. The humanist movement...
Oxford Comma
How to Write an Intro Paragraph
This video will give you a sentence by sentence look at the introductory paragraph. In it you'll learn how to create an interesting title| an attention grabbing hook| a properly introduced subject| and a specific thesis statement. We'll...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Enid Martinez - Teaching English Language Learners
Enid is a literacy consultant working with educators across the nation and the world to strengthen reading and writing instruction. Enid was a Senior Staff Developer for more than 10 years at the Teachers College Reading and Writing...
Curated Video
Capitalizing Titles Correctly: A Lesson in Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the rules for capitalizing titles correctly. The students are given examples and practice sheets to apply the rules themselves. The teacher also provides a draft of a narrative and guides the students...
Curated Video
Summarizing the Spread of Data: Range and Mean Absolute Deviation
In this video, students will learn how to summarize the spread of data using the range and mean absolute deviation. They will understand the difference between the mean and mean absolute deviation, and how these measures provide insight...
Wonderscape
Exploring Words: Rhymes, Syllables, and Beginning Sounds
This program meets Common Core kindergarten reading standards as it introduces phonological awareness. Kids will demonstrate greater understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes), recognize and produce rhyming words,...