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Happy holidays! As we enter a new year, we want to take a moment to say thanks to all of you for making BrainPOP Educators the incredible community that it is. Without your generous contributions of tips, lesson plans, blog posts, and more, we couldn’t boast that we’ve got over 110,000 BrainPOP Educators with over… Read the Rest»

It’s hard to believe we’re nearing 2011. We hope that you’ll take time to rest and recharge over the holidays. Perhaps you might even spend some time looking for ways to bring fresh ideas to your classrooms. Below are some free resources that we hope will inspire you and your students in the new year!… Read the Rest»

Adorable, right? We were so thrilled when 10 year old Jason Martinez shared his Moby Halloween costume with us a few years ago, and have been lucky enough to receive even more photos of super creative BrainPOP character costumes. So… show us what you got! We’ll put together a slideshow of all the submissions, and… Read the Rest»

Happy 4th of July, everyone! Don’t forget about our July Spotlight: Red, White & Blue, to get your fill of American history the fun way!

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»

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»

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»