This Snakebird Math Game Builds Confidence and Collaboration
Snakebird is a visually engaging, interactive math puzzle game available on PlayMath.org. Designed for elementary students, especially grades 3 through […]
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Why Slice Fractions Math Game Is the Game Students Beg To Play
Slice Fractions is a free and ad-free math game designed for elementary students and available on PlayMath.org. Instead of memorizing
270+ Unique Question of the Day Ideas for Kids of All Ages
Students get better at answering questions by, well, answering questions. Asking a question of the day, where each student has
50 Baseball Jokes That Hit It Out of the Park
Baseball, the all American sport, is also great for thinking about the multiple meanings of words and playing around with
115 Clever Riddles for High School Students (Plus Answers)
Good riddles can leave high school students both stumped and laughing. Trying to solve them and find the answer encourages
Build the Social Emotional-Learning Skills Kids Need To Succeed
We’re excited to share the new VAI Educator’s Studio. The Van Andel Institute for Education worked with scientists to identify
This Teacher Uses Classroom Cash To Improve Attendance
Yes, Susannah Keneda really pays her students to come to class. OK, not with real money, but her program, called
Winter Bulletin Boards (Free Printable Kits)
Transform your classroom into a creative wonderland this season with winter bulletin boards that do double duty as winter classroom
150 High School Debate Topics (Plus Free Printable Organizers!)
Debate is one of the best ways to build high school students’ communication and critical thinking skills. High school debate
The Counselor Who Offers Hikes to Students Instead of Detention
Anyone who’s ever spent an afternoon in detention knows the drill: a silent classroom, a packet of work, and a