Here is where you will find information on some of my FABULOUS favorite tools to use in the classroom. You will find anything from websites, resources, and products that I love! If you have a product that you want me to try, please email me at greatmindsteachalike@gmail.com I would love to write a review about your product!
Teaching Tolerance provides a collection of free resources for educators to use that promote social justice and equity-focused. They have developed a set of Social Justice Standards that show how anti-bias education works through the four domains of identity, diversity, justice, and action. Check them out HERE.
Google offers a web-based suite of tools designed to empower educators and students as they learn and innovate together. These tools are made fro collaboration, communication, and managing the day to day tasks an educator may face. I recommend all teachers obtain Level 1 Google certification. You can find out more HERE. Need more personalized help let me know I offer training.
Class Dojo is an interactive must-have tool for teachers to use in the classroom. It offers an array of tools for teachers to use to help manage their classrooms. It is primarily a point system that tracks student behavior. It is completely customizable and offers wonderful graphs (data) of your activity with the program. It is available for free via mobile app and online. It also has a messenger app (free also) that allows you to communicate with parents. That’s right you can message parents and send group messages out to all signed up. You can even send pictures! I highly recommend using this wonderful tool in your classroom. It is super easy to set up and your kids and families will love it. Get started today by signing up here. Check out my latest post here for more info.
Flocabulary is an awesome learning program for all grades that uses educational hip-hop music to engage students and increase achievement across the curriculum. Flocabulary’s standards-based videos, instructional activities, and student creativity tools to supplement instruction and develop core literacy skills. Find out more here.
Pen Pal Schools is an amazing digital tool that allows your students to connect with students globally. This amazing program offers students a once in a lifetime opportunity to share a learning experience with students from another country. The best part is this service is free! Click here to try it out!
Carson-Dellossa is one of my favorite places to get teacher resources! You can tell with each product that they truly take pride in every resource by its quality! Check them out here!