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10 Interactive ideas to celebrate 100 days of school

January 22, 2025 Darri Stephens

Explore ideas for 100 days of school including creative activities and engaging lessons to celebrate this milestone with your students.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Fun Valentine’s Day activities for students in your classroom

January 13, 2025 Carol Chinea

Explore fun and educational Valentine’s Day activities for students. Teach about the holiday’s history, social emotional learning, and more.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
5 Tips for standardized test prep for new teachers

January 13, 2025 Darri Stephens

Learn how to prepare students for standardized tests. Explore standardized test prep resources, teacher test prep reviews, and testing tips.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Celebrate Digital Learning Day with edtech activities and ideas

January 10, 2025 Nearpod Team

Learn how to enhance instruction for Digital Learning Day with digital learning resources and ideas using edtech tools like Nearpod.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Teaching Black History Month activities in February & year-round

January 10, 2025 Katie Micallef

Explore resources, lessons, and project ideas for teaching Black History Month activities in February and year-round in schools.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Nonpartisan election lessons and activities to teach about voting

November 1, 2024 Adam Franklin

Teach students about the election and voting process with these nonpartisan election day lessons and activities for the civics classroom.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Halloween classroom activities for engaging students in learning

October 9, 2024 Carol Chinea

Celebrate Halloween in your school! Explore educational Halloween activities and lessons for your classroom to engage students in learning.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Digital Citizenship Week: Free lessons and activities for K-12

October 1, 2024 Nearpod Team

Explore free resources for Digital Citizenship Week and ideas for teaching students digital citizenship curriculum.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Back to school free lessons and activities to build classroom community

August 5, 2024 Nearpod Team

Explore the perfect lessons for building relationships and learning more about students in your classroom this back to school.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.
Back to school icebreakers and first week of school activities with Nearpod

July 11, 2024 Darri Stephens

Planning for back to school? Explore these first week of school activities and icebreakers to use with your students.

Darri Stephens
Darri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids, families, and educators. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations including Wonder Workshop, Nickelodeon, and Common Sense Education, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products.