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Minecraft

Spiraling sandbox of adventure and creation gets kids to dig deep

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Linux, Mac, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One Series X, PlayStation VR

ARTICLES

Teachers' Essential Guide to Cyberbullying Prevention

Posted on Tue, 05/23/2023 - 02:00 by Erin Wilkey Oh

What is cyberbullying? How common is it? And what can teachers do about it? Get advice and resources to support your students.

Grades

K–12

Topics

Cyberbullying & Hate Speech, Social & Emotional Learning

Reviews of Apps & Websites

BrainPOP

Clever animated hosts Tim and Moby masterfully tackle complex topics

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

ARTICLES

Encanto and SEL: A Movie Guide and Lesson Plan for Your Classroom

Posted on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:27 by Bianca DeJesus

Help students reflect on the social and emotional aspects of the movie and consider the meaning of community.

Grades

1–5

Topics

News & Media Literacy, Social & Emotional Learning

ARTICLES

Free Learning Resources to Celebrate Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage

Posted on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 14:14 by Bianca DeJesus

Explore the history and achievements of Asian Americans with activities, videos, and more for AANHPI month (and beyond).

Grades

Pre-K–11

Topics

Education, Equity & Inclusion, Social & Emotional Learning

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Coming Soon: Find Your Grind

Grades

9–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Canva

Create, collaborate and share with flexible, cloud-based design tool

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

4–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Chrome

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Coming Soon: Desmos

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

ARTICLES

How to Use Technology to Support ELLs in Your Classroom

Posted on Mon, 05/18/2020 - 01:00 by Jeff Knutson

Quality edtech for ELLs isn't easy to find, but great options do exist.

Subjects

grammar, English-Language Learning, cultural understanding, reading comprehension, reading fluency, speaking, writing, beginner

Topics

Equity & Inclusion, Instruction & Assessment

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Simple English Wikipedia

Adapted resource can help some ELLs, with potential for other students

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

5–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

ARTICLES

3 Steps to Secure Student Privacy

Posted on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 15:17 by Christine Elgersma

Use these simple tips to protect online privacy in your classroom.

Grades

K–12

Topics

Education, Digital Citizenship, Privacy & Security

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Thrively

Cool assessment targets kids' strengths; sprawling content overwhelms

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

Reviews of Apps & Websites

Shmoop

Pop culture plus solid content equals legit learning

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

WEBINARS & EVENTS

Teen Girls' Mental Health: Strategies for Coping with the Challenges of Social Media

2023-05-15T19:00:00

Type

webinar

Audience

Administrator, Family Coordinator/Liaison, School counselor, Teacher

Subjects

Health & Wellness

Grades

5–12

Topics

Education

Topics

Media Balance & Well-Being, Relationships & Communication, Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech, Privacy & Security

Reviews of Apps & Websites

StoryJumper

Free storybook creation site has great support for classrooms

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews

Grades

1–8

Price

Free

Platforms

Web