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BrainPOP’s got plenty of resources for your students to brush up on history. Presidents’ Day, celebrated on the third Monday in February, is almost upon us. Take a poll with your class to vote on which President BrainPOP should make a movie about next, and see who’s in the lead so far! Both BrainPOP and… Read the Rest»

Your students probably know why Monday is a national holiday, but how much do they know about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement? We’ve got many resources you can use to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with your children, for both K-3 (BrainPOP Jr.) and 3+ (BrainPOP). Both topics are… Read the Rest»

Ms. McLeod’s 5th grade class in New York City loooooves BrainPop! And what better way to learn about New Year’s customs and traditions than to see what Moby has to say or “beep”. To start, students had the printed Activity Pages in front of them. Ms. McLeod reviewed a previous discussion on how other cultures… Read the Rest»

We’ve got you covered when you get back to school in January with our Book Month Spotlight. Chock full of resources on great authors, and writing a book report, planning should be a breeze. K-3 teachers, be sure to check out the BrainPOP Jr. topics included in this Spotlight! Looking forward to taking BrainPOP Educators… Read the Rest»

Wishing you a well deserved vacation and the happiest of holidays! We hope you’ve gotten great use out of our Winter & Snow Spotlight. It will also be available for free in January, along with the promotions. We’ve got an exciting new Spotlight for January too  — stay posted! Stay warm! Allisyn & the BrainPOP… Read the Rest»

A little less than two weeks before the 2010 begins! Have you gotten the most out of our Winter & Snow Spotlight? It’s not too late! After exploring the array of topics we offer (and taking advantage of our promotions!), focus on communicating seasons greetings via BrainPOP’s e-cards. I’ve already got mine done. Stay warm! Suggestions… Read the Rest»

Extra! Extra! Our December newsletter is packed with great offers and tidbits. If you haven’t already, take a look for details about free Winter & Snow-themed content, our popular holiday e-cards, deep discounts, gift ideas, free webinars, conference presenter subscriptions, and more. Happy holidays from BrainPOP!

Make BrainPOP a new holiday season tradition: our Spotlight: Winter & Snow is entirely free through January 31st. Take a break from long lines and gift-wrapping to explore topics from Seasons, Winter Holidays, and Snowflakes to Avalanches, Glaciers, and Hibernation. K-3 topics include Hibernation, Winter, and Seasons. But wait, there’s more! Visit Spotlight: Winter &… Read the Rest»

To gear up for the holidays, we have a Winter and Snow Spotlight that is chock full of fun topics and features fantastic promotions. We’re also featuring a Spotlight on Famous Scientists, along with lesson plans on Jane Goodall and George Washington Carver. Start planning your month, and don’t forget about our Curriculum Calendar for… Read the Rest»

One of my fondest memories of special projects was this Thanksgiving Traditions lesson that I did with my 3rd and 4th graders. Take a look! It’s easily adaptable for any age, and involves a menu of activities that invite students to write a toast, share their family holiday traditions, create a menu, and more. And… Read the Rest»