teaching resources
May 24 is National Scavenger Hunt Day, and YMI Classroom has the perfect activity ready to go! Download our FREE Scavenger Hunt Printable — fun, educational, and ready to print and play! Whether you’re wrapping up the school year or adding a little adventure to your day, this activity brings movement, creativity,…
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Keeping kids engaged in learning toward the end of the year can be a challenge, but themed lesson plans can bring excitement to your curriculum. From adventurous activities to beloved characters, here are four innovative lessons that will captivate your children and enhance their educational experience. Survivor-Inspired Learning Adventures For students in Grades 3-8, this…
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Celebrate National Wildlife Day with Us! In honor of National Wildlife Day, let’s explore our engaging wildlife programs that bring the wonders of nature into the classroom. From the depths of the ocean to the heart of the rainforest, these lessons inspire curiosity and a sense of responsibility for our planet. 👉…
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Bring the excitement of fall into your classroom with our Pumpkin Patch News worksheet! Students will use problem-solving skills to discover the weight of the world’s heaviest pumpkin—2,749 pounds—crowned at the 2023 Safeway World Championship. This activity helps students practice: • Math skills: Comparing sums and solving equations. • Critical thinking: Answering word and number…
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This Fire Prevention Week (Oct 6-12), let’s make safety a priority! Check out our exciting programs, Sound Off with the Home Fire Safety Patrol and Monster Guard, designed to equip kids with essential home fire safety skills in a fun, interactive way. Empower your students to become home fire safety champions! Explore our programs here:…
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Establishing a lifelong foundation for wellness starts with education. Integrating wellness and nutrition lesson plans into the curriculum empowers students with the knowledge to make healthier choices that enhance their overall well-being. Here’s a guide from YMI Classroom on developing effective lesson plans centered on wellness and nutrition. Introduction to Nutrition Begin by talking with…
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If you’re seeking professional development (PD) opportunities that won’t cost you a dime and come with certificates of completion, you’ve landed in the right place. Here are three golden websites that will help you up your teaching game! • IRIS Center at Vanderbilt University offers an array of self-paced modules focusing on evidence-based practices, covering…
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Ready to turn your classroom into a listening adventure, where a guest actually does the talking? Look no further—here are three educational podcasts appropriate for grades 3-12 that will leave your students wide-eyed with wonder. Brains On!: A science podcast that’s as fun as it is informative. Hosted by kids for kids, it dives into…
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Young Minds Inspired (YMI) stands at the forefront of educational outreach, offering diverse free programs designed to engage learners of all ages through interactive learning experiences. By integrating elements of popular culture into our curriculum, YMI captures students’ interests and fosters critical thinking and active participation. Below, we explore how our interactive activities and projects…
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At YMI Classroom, our mission is to offer innovative teaching resources to educators. Recognizing the significance of meaningful and interactive learning experiences, we’ve developed more than 3,000 programs tailored to diverse educational contexts. Among the strategies we endorse, integrating educational games into the classroom stands out as particularly effective. In this blog post, we’ll dive…
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In the ever-evolving landscape of education, where the shaping of minds is both an art and a science, safeguarding the well-being of teachers and students stands as a cornerstone. These tips from YMI move beyond abstract discussions, providing you with the tools to actively shape a thriving academic ecosystem that extends far beyond the classroom.…
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Welcome to the world of career exploration for students! At YMI Classroom, we believe in providing educational outreach programs that inspire and engage learners of all ages. By tapping into popular culture, we create dynamic and interactive experiences that ignite curiosity and introduce students to a variety of career paths. Join us as we explore…
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Are you searching for innovative ways to engage your students and make learning unforgettable? By incorporating popular games and using technology, educational programs can be transformed into dynamic and immersive experiences that captivate young minds. At Young Minds Inspired (YMI), we believe that gamification is a powerful tool for enhancing education and inspiring students. Discover…
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As an educator, finding ways to bring the real world into the classroom can be challenging, especially when travel isn’t always feasible. Maybe you’re working with limited funding or participating in a homeschooling curriculum. Fortunately, thanks to technology, teachers can now take their students on virtual field trips to explore the world from the comfort…
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Around Earth Day, the role of an educator in promoting eco-friendly practices in the classroom becomes paramount. At Young Minds Inspired, we believe that fostering green habits in students from an early age is essential. As a teacher, you hold the reins to shape the minds of future generations and kindle an appreciation for the…
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When homeschooling, it can be difficult to separate home and school for your child — but it’s an important part of ensuring that your child can both work hard at school and enjoy their free time. At YMI Classroom, we understand the challenges associated with homeschooling. We are here to help you make the most…
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Classroom teachers and homeschool teachers alike know the challenges of encouraging students to read! Here at Young Minds Inspired, we provide free educational outreach programs for learners of all ages, including Language Arts lessons. In today’s blog post, we’re sharing a few tips for encouraging your students to read. We hope you find them useful!…
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Here at Young Minds Inspired, we’re always looking for fun lessons to engage and excite students of all ages! Our comprehensive curriculum includes a variety of educational games, teaching resources, and interactive activities to make learning engaging and fun. Whether your child is interested in science, math, literature, or the arts, we’ve got them covered…
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