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27 Engaging books for beginner readers

April 3, 2025 Darri Stephens

Explore the best, most engaging books for beginner readers to teach reading and foundational literacy skills in your classroom.

Amanda Clark
Amanda Clark is a fifth-year Nearpod Certified Educator who employs digital tools daily in her English classroom. She believes that incorporating a variety of technology encourages students to branch out of their comfort zone and become more equipped for life after high school. She is currently teaching for Blount County Schools, a district where each high school is currently 1:1.
10 Teaching strategies: How to improve students’ reading skills

April 3, 2025 Darri Stephens

What makes a good reader? Learn how to improve reading skills and teach students foundational reading skills using these teaching strategies.

Amanda Clark
Amanda Clark is a fifth-year Nearpod Certified Educator who employs digital tools daily in her English classroom. She believes that incorporating a variety of technology encourages students to branch out of their comfort zone and become more equipped for life after high school. She is currently teaching for Blount County Schools, a district where each high school is currently 1:1.
6 Fun strategies for teaching reading comprehension

April 3, 2025 AngeliaSimpson

Explore interactive activities and tips for teaching reading comprehension. Use these reading and writing strategies in your classroom.

Amanda Clark
Amanda Clark is a fifth-year Nearpod Certified Educator who employs digital tools daily in her English classroom. She believes that incorporating a variety of technology encourages students to branch out of their comfort zone and become more equipped for life after high school. She is currently teaching for Blount County Schools, a district where each high school is currently 1:1.
Top 10 Virtual Reality (VR) Field Trips for Students

March 13, 2025 Rachelle Dene Poth

Bring virtual reality (VR) field trips for kids into the classroom! Explore our top 10 interactive virtual field trips for students.

Amanda Clark
Amanda Clark is a fifth-year Nearpod Certified Educator who employs digital tools daily in her English classroom. She believes that incorporating a variety of technology encourages students to branch out of their comfort zone and become more equipped for life after high school. She is currently teaching for Blount County Schools, a district where each high school is currently 1:1.
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5 Student voice examples to teach passive learners

March 11, 2025 Rose Lattanze

Explore these student voice tips and examples for building trust in your classroom and inspiring students to join in on the learning.

Amanda Clark
Amanda Clark is a fifth-year Nearpod Certified Educator who employs digital tools daily in her English classroom. She believes that incorporating a variety of technology encourages students to branch out of their comfort zone and become more equipped for life after high school. She is currently teaching for Blount County Schools, a district where each high school is currently 1:1.
5 Ideas for creating virtual field day activities using edtech

March 11, 2025 Brittany Deas

How can you plan virtual field day activities? Here are 5 ideas for creating virtual field day games and events for your classroom.

Amanda Clark
Amanda Clark is a fifth-year Nearpod Certified Educator who employs digital tools daily in her English classroom. She believes that incorporating a variety of technology encourages students to branch out of their comfort zone and become more equipped for life after high school. She is currently teaching for Blount County Schools, a district where each high school is currently 1:1.
How to teach current events and discuss difficult news stories

March 11, 2025 Nearpod Team

Today’s conversation is difficult, but it’s important. We’re here to support you with resources to facilitate these tough conversations while creating a safe space for students to express and process…

Amanda Clark
Amanda Clark is a fifth-year Nearpod Certified Educator who employs digital tools daily in her English classroom. She believes that incorporating a variety of technology encourages students to branch out of their comfort zone and become more equipped for life after high school. She is currently teaching for Blount County Schools, a district where each high school is currently 1:1.
How to implement response to intervention (RTI) with examples

March 10, 2025 Julie Cobb

Response to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tiered approach to support students’ learning needs. Explore RTI examples.

Amanda Clark
Amanda Clark is a fifth-year Nearpod Certified Educator who employs digital tools daily in her English classroom. She believes that incorporating a variety of technology encourages students to branch out of their comfort zone and become more equipped for life after high school. She is currently teaching for Blount County Schools, a district where each high school is currently 1:1.
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How to strengthen your I do, we do, you do lessons with technology

March 7, 2025 Nearpod Team

How to strengthen your I do, we do, you do lessons with technology. No matter your approach to structuring a lesson in the classroom, you can apply those same strategies…

Amanda Clark
Amanda Clark is a fifth-year Nearpod Certified Educator who employs digital tools daily in her English classroom. She believes that incorporating a variety of technology encourages students to branch out of their comfort zone and become more equipped for life after high school. She is currently teaching for Blount County Schools, a district where each high school is currently 1:1.
Activities and lessons for teaching students financial literacy

March 7, 2025 Amanda Clark

Exploring ideas for Financial Literacy Month? Use these engaging lessons and activities for teaching financial literacy to students.

Amanda Clark
Amanda Clark is a fifth-year Nearpod Certified Educator who employs digital tools daily in her English classroom. She believes that incorporating a variety of technology encourages students to branch out of their comfort zone and become more equipped for life after high school. She is currently teaching for Blount County Schools, a district where each high school is currently 1:1.