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BrainPOP Blog
Welcome to the BrainPOP Blog—your go-to resource for educator stories and teaching strategies that spark curiosity, build confidence, and create memorable learning experiences.
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How BrainPOP Fuels Engaged Learning in Bloomfield School District
Discover how Bloomfield School District uses BrainPOP to fuel student engagement and provide teachers with a flexible, trusted instructional partner for K-8.
Jackie Glassman
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How BrainPOP Fuels Engaged Learning in Bloomfield School District
Discover how Bloomfield School District uses BrainPOP to fuel student engagement and provide teachers with a flexible, trusted instructional partner for K-8.
4 min read
3 Impactful Ways to Celebrate Women's History in Every Classroom
Discover three suggestions for incorporating history-making women into your classroom during Women's History Month — and beyond!
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How BrainPOP Sparks Deeper Learning in Elko County
Discover how Elko County teachers use BrainPOP to inspire deeper learning experiences through background knowledge building, discussions, and hands-on learning.
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A Brighter Way to Build Background Knowledge Together with BrainPOP Jr.
Learn how one teacher uses BrainPOP Jr. and KWL charts to build whole-class background knowledge and spark hands-on learning about the Sun.
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BrainPOP Jr. Activities to Boost Writing, Speaking, and Creativity
Whether through writing, discussion, or drawing, these easy-to-use BrainPOP Jr. activities support different learning styles and help every student connect with the content and build lasting skills.
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Bring Project-Based Learning to Life with BrainPOP’s Make-a-Movie
By incorporating project-based learning through BrainPOP's Make-a-Movie, teachers can create flexible experiences that engage every learner.
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5 Ways Make-a-Movie Boosts Your Instruction on BrainPOP
What if you could turn your classroom into a movie studio, while still keeping everyone focused on the day’s lesson?
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Quick Attention Getters to Boost K-3 Classrooms
Learn fun strategies to boost engagement, focus, and classroom management.
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Why Middle Schoolers Need Brain Breaks More Than Ever
Learn from BrainPOPers about brain breaks for middle school students that you can start in your classroom today.
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5 Ways Creative Coding Boosts Your Instruction on BrainPOP
Not sure how to code yourself…let alone teach coding? Don’t worry—each project is directly related to a topic that you’re already teaching!
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Give Active Learning a Boost with Background Knowledge
Building background knowledge benefits your top classroom goals and gives your active learning strategies a boost.
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10 Brain Breaks for Elementary Students
Whether you’re a new or experienced teacher, a list of new brain break ideas can help inspire and boost your class engagement. Check it out!
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Building Background Knowledge Can Help Address Your Biggest Classroom Concerns
When it comes to long term goals like literacy, engagement, and assessment readiness, don't underestimate the power of background knowledge.
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6 Unique Ways to Capture Student Attention
Read on for tips on how to capture student attention while also creating a fun, active learning environment.
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How to Motivate Students to Work in Collaborative Teams
Learn tips on how to help motivate your students to work in teams and the benefits of year-round student collaboration.
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Engagement and Retention: How BrainPOP Boosts Student Motivation
When it comes to student engagement, the impact educators make can be a defining part of a student’s lifelong journey.
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I Tried It: Watch, Discuss, Rewatch
We asked our trusted Certified BrainPOP Educators (CBEs) to try out new strategies in their classroom and they're reporting back!
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Igniting Playful Learning and Encouraging Student Ownership
Discover how encouraging student ownership in learning fosters engagement, motivation, and academic success.
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Humor in the Classroom: The Serious Benefits
Learn about the benefits of utilizing humor in the classroom to keep students engaged from the education experts at BrainPOP.
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How To Boost Civics Learning With Educational Games
When people have a better understanding of how their government works, they’re more likely to be civically engaged citizens throughout...
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Learning Kids Ask For
Inspire a fun, engaging approach to learning that activates curiosity and creates authentic connections that challenge learners at every level.
Teach with Confidence
Find simpler ways to teach hard things, deliver rigorous learning that sparks joy, and meet every student where they are.
Create Lifelong Impact
Turn aha! moments into connections that stick, strengthen those higher order thinking skills, and drive academic outcomes that last a lifetime.
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